Adopt-a-Highway Program History, Benefits and Successes

Murphy, Michael R.; Han, Zhe; Gallun, Susanna

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Adopt-a-Highway Program History, Benefits and Successes

2026-05-28
By Murphy, Michael R. ; Han, Zhe ; Gallun, Susanna

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Murphy, Michael R. ; Han, Zhe ; Gallun, Susanna
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University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research
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Henderson, Joan
Corporate Contributors:

Texas Department of Transportation
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Texas
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University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research
Description:

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Travel Information Division (TRV) oversees statewide Adopt-a-Highway (AAH) program operations and management. The Statewide Adopt-a-Highway coordinator ensures program participation guidelines, volunteer safety, litter collection results and accomplishments are properly administered by 25 district AAH coordinators. There are approximately 3,300 2-mile Adopt-a-Highway sections in Texas comprising over 6,600 center-line miles of roadway. Former Tyler District Engineer, Bobby Evans launched the first ever Adopt-a-Highway program in 1985 with the support of the District Public Information Officer Billy Black. A literature review was conducted to document the history of the Texas Adopt-a-Highway program including its origin and success. This is supplemented with information about operations including management, safety guidelines and program branding. A review was also conducted to learn why people volunteer to pick up litter and the health benefits that can result.
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/94106/dot_94106_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 813.71 KB]
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US Transportation Collection
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