In many areas of New England during this winter, public transportation patrons often had a difficult time waiting for a bus. Because of snow piles at bus stops, patrons (including myself) often had to wait in the street, putting themselves in danger of being hit by a passing automobile. Other patrons (also including myself) have waited on cleared sidewalks, but they then had to climb over a snow bank to reach the bus.
In the Portland/South Portland, ME, area, residents or businesses may volunteer to maintain one the bus stops (perhaps one near their home or workplace). Participants in the Adopt-a-Stop program receive a shovel in advance, and a small Adopt-A-Stop sign is attached to the bus stop sign in recognition of the volunteer’s efforts.
The goals for the program and its volunteers are to:
- provide safe access to primary bus stops within twelve hours of completion of municipal snow plowing,
- guarantee a safe place for at least two bus patrons to stand while waiting for a bus, and
- maintain the area free of debris.
For more information about this initiative, please visit:
Greater Portland's (Maine) Adopt-A-Stop
Portland Green Streets: Be Inspired to Adopt a Stop! (26 JAN 11)
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