Adopt-A-Road
Help make a positive impact on our local environment by joining the Adopt-A-Road program. This community initiative invites individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations to “adopt” a section of roadway and commit to keeping it clean and litter-free. By volunteering just a few hours each year, you can help protect our natural spaces, enhance the appearance of our roadsides, and show pride in our community.
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Current Teams
Thank you to the following groups for your participation and support of our Adopt-a-Road program!
| Group | Road | Stretch of Road |
|---|---|---|
| Lions Club of Paris | Green Lane | From Dundas Street East to East River Road |
| Paris Horticultural Society | Keg Lane | From the Paris Fairgrounds to Brant Oxford Road |
| Kiwanis Club of Paris Brant | Pinehurst Road | From Dumfries Road to Glen Morris Road West |
| St. George Garden Club | St. George Road | From Howell Road to German School Road |
| St. George Garden Club | Highway 5 | From Highway 24 to Arena Road |
| Rotary Satellite Club of Paris | Dundas Street East | From Willow Street to Green Lane |
Get involved!
The Adopt-A-Road program is for volunteers to assist with beautification activities along the roads. Here's how it works:
- Choose a section of road, typically 1 to 5 kilometers in length
- Are there any potential pedestrian safety/visibility issues with this site?
- Is there another Adopt-A-Road group in this area?
- Commit to at least 3 clean-ups per year, between April 15 and November 15
- There is no cost to the Adopt-A-Road volunteers
Volunteer requirements:
- Individuals under 12 years of age are not permitted on the worksite unless special arrangements have been made with the County of Brant Adopt-A-Road representative
- Youths (12-18 years of age) require signed permission from a parent or guardian
- One adult over 19 years of age is required for every five/six youths
- Work during daylight hours only, no sooner than one hour after sunrise and no later than one hour before sunset
- No work is to occur on long weekends, during peak traffic hours, during the County's winter maintenance season November 16 to April 14, or any other times as specified
- No work is to occur during bad weather conditions such as rain, fog or lightning
- Volunteers must arrange a meeting location and then carpool to the worksite
- Volunteers must have a cell phone available in case of an emergency
- Volunteers must establish an adult Site Supervisor (19 years of age or older). There should always be one Site Supervisor for each crew (five/six workers)
- Volunteers must have received the safety training and should review the safety rules prior to heading to the worksite
Volunteer Resources
- County of Brant Adopt-A-Road Agreement (PDF)
- Safety Guidelines for Volunteers (PDF)
- Participation Checklist (PDF)
- Adopt-A-Road Safety video
Support
The County will:
- Erect signs at either end of the adopted road to recognize the group's efforts
- Loan up to 15 safety vests to the group
- Provide 125 garbage bags (1 box - more will be provided if needed)
- Provide a bundle of flag markers to mark large, heavy or potentially hazardous items
- Pick up full garbage bags (groups may also deliver bags to the nearest roads yard)
Need to convince others to join your group? Watch and share the Adopt-A-Road Promotion video