Adopt-A-Highway turns 30

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

PennDOT marked the 30th anniversary of its Adopt-A-Highway program Tuesday.

The program, in which volunteers “adopt” highways to collect litter, currently has more than 4,900 participating groups, 100,000 volunteers and 10,000 miles of adopted state-maintained roadways.

PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said the program has a large impact on the state and residents.

“Their efforts have helped present a positive impression of Pennsylvania to visitors for the past 30 years, and we are truly grateful,” Richards said.

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