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TRANSIT STATION AND STOP ADOPTION PROGRAMS Adopt-a-stop programs, in which volunteers agree to pick up litter at transit stations and assist in other maintenance tasks, can be a valuable resource for public transportation agencies. These programs aim to create a sense of ownership within the community, enhance the appearance of stations, and improve safety and security for passengers.
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2 The literature review found numerous websites that provided detailed information about existing programs around the United States as well as scattered references to adopt-a-stop programs in the published literature. Thirty-seven agencies and organizations from a diverse group of large, small, urban, suburban, and rural systems throughout the United States were surveyed regarding their experiences with adopt-a-stop programs.
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3 sufficient agency resources to inspect stops and stations and to ensure that volunteer work has been completed. Agencies were in agreement that a designated budget for adopt-a-stop programs (which none of the agencies have)
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