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| Charles P. Johnson & Associations have been in the AAR program since 2012 adoping Powder Mill Road in Silver Spring |
Join hundreds of volunteers who
have adopted more than 300 road segments and spots by participating in the
Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Adopt A Road (AAR) and
Adopt A Spot (AAS) programs. Individuals, clubs, organizations and businesses
help keep our neighborhoods attractive, clean, safe and litter-free by
regularly removing accumulated trash alongside more than 1,100 lane miles of
adopted roadways and at locations, such as parks, open spaces and
right-of-ways. Not only do they enhance the appearance of our community, they
also are improving our environment.
Roadside litter is a pollutant that
can wash into storm drains that flow into watersheds. The trash that ends up in
nearby creeks and streams can eventually be swept all the way to the Chesapeake
Bay, degrading water quality and harming our fisheries and wildlife. AAR and
AAS volunteers help safeguard our waterways and protect the water supply.
There are several benefits to becoming an AAR or AAS Volunteer:
There are several benefits to becoming an AAR or AAS Volunteer:
- MCDOT recognizes you by posting a sign with your name on it at the beginning and end of your adopted roadway segment or at your adopted spot.
- We provide safety equipment and supplies, including reflective vests, heavy duty gloves, trash bags and trash pickup sticks.
- MCDOT recognizes those who collect the most trash every month through the Clean Sweeps Awards program.
- We publicize volunteer efforts through our monthly, AAR e-newsletter, on our website, through press releases and at special awards ceremonies.
