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Adopt-A-Bike Path (AABP)

Program Guidelines & Application

Delaware Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path

Dear Adopt-A-Bike Path Enthusiast:

Thank you for your interest in the Delaware Department of Transportation’s (DelDOT) Adopt-A-

Bike Path (AABP) Program.

This volunteer program gives the public an opportunity to actively support DelDOT’s anti-litter

and beautification efforts. It also offers a way for individuals, companies, businesses, civic

groups and other organizations to help visually improve their community, save taxpayer dollars

an keep our paths safe for everyone to enjoy all while generating positive publicity for your

group.

In this packet you will find more information about the program, conditions of membership,

safety tips, release forms and an application. Please review all materials carefully with all

potential members of your group.

Ready to begin? Please submit your application online at DelDOT.gov, e-mail to

dotpublic@delaware.gov or by mail to:

Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path Program

PO Box 778

Dover, DE 19903

Thank you for your interest in the Adopt-A-Bike Path program. Please feel free to call (302)

760-7080, 1-800-652-5600 or e-mail dotpublic@delaware.gov with any further questions about

the Adopt-A-Bike Path program.

Sincerely,

Program Coordinator

Delaware Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path Welcome

Initiated in 2004, the Delaware Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Bike Path Program

(AABP) is a partnership between the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and

volunteers, working together to make Delaware’s bike paths cleaner and safer for pedestrians

and bicyclists. More than a clean-up campaign, the AABP Program works to educate citizens of

all ages about the responsibilities of land stewardship, alternative forms of transportation and

brings the community together to help maintain the beauty of bike paths in the state so all can

continue to enjoy them.

This program allows volunteers to adopt bike paths owned by the State of Delaware.

Participants agree to care for their designated bike path or portion of a path at least three

times a year. After each clean-up, groups are responsible for completing an activity report and

submitting online, via e-mail or by mail to DelDOT. DelDOT provides safety vests, trash bags,

gloves and “Trail Clean-up in Process” signs. In addition, we will create and install one sign

along the middle of the adopted bike path or portion of path indicating the group’s involvement

in the program in recognition their efforts.

The AABP Program is free for all interested in volunteering and offers a way for individuals,

companies, businesses, civic groups and other organizations to help visually improve their

community, save taxpayer dollars, and keep our paths safe for everyone to enjoy all while

generating positive publicity for your group. Each time a group is seen cleaning up a bike path,

it is our hope it will remind the public that alternative forms of transportation exist and that

there is an ongoing need to keep our environment, specifically roadways, walkways and

bikeways cleaner. Hopefully, it will deter others from littering as well.

Another objective of the program is to remove dangerous debris from paths in order to protect

the safety of those who use them. AARP volunteers remove loose gravel, pebbles, sand, dirt,

sticks and other debris that may impede the directional path of a pedestrian or bicyclist as well

as pick up any trash along the path. Participants have the option of turning any trash collected

into cash through recycling. Many organizations volunteer for clean-ups often to fund group

outings, special activities or even to purchase uniforms. If a sponsor prefers, they may leave

trash filled bags near their sign for DelDOT collection.

Adopting a bike path is a big commitment. However, DelDOT believes in fostering a working

relationship with walkers, pedestrians, bicyclists and anyone who is interested in helping us

keep these areas well maintained. As our network of bike paths continue to grow in the state,

as does the need to keep them operational for all to enjoy.

Delaware Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path Program Information

Thank you for your interest in the Delaware Department of Transportation’s (DelDOT) Adopt-A-

Bike Path (AABP) Program. All individuals, companies, businesses, civic groups and other

organizations participating in the program must adhere to the below condition.

• Adopt one state-owned bike path for a minimum period of two years.

• When available, groups may adopt more than one bike path or more than one portion

of a larger path.

• Litter pick up must be done on the assigned bike path at least three times per year,

more if necessary.

• Groups may request a path or portion of a path, if not available path may be assigned by

the AABP Coordinator.

• Individuals, businesses, community organizations, schools and all other organizations in

the community are encouraged to participate.

• Participants must have approved applications on file prior to conducting first clean-up.

• In exchange for participation in the AABP program, each group will receive one Adopt-A-

Bike Path sign posted midway on the path or portion of path sponsored at no cost to the

organization.

• Businesses that wish to sponsor a group may do so. The business name (maximum of 28

characters including spacing and punctuation) would then go on the sign in block letters.

Logos are not permitted.

• Where possible, signs may be co-posted with other existing signs.

• Group members younger than 15 years old must be supervised by adults 18 years or

older. Individuals under 12 years old are not permitted to participate. There will be at

least one adult per eight underage members (12 to 18 years of age.) Large groups

should stay together as they clean the path.

• Each group agrees to complete and submit at least three clean-up activity reports per

year to the AABP Coordinator.

• Groups must contact AABP Coordinator at least one week prior to litter pick-up.

• AABP Coordinator will supply group with safety vest, rubber gloves, trash bags and “Trail

Clean-up in Process” signs upon request.

• Activity reports can be submitted online, e-mailed to the AABP Coordinator at

dotpublic@delaware.gov or by mail to:

Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path

PO Box 778

Dover, DE 19903

• If participants do not dispose of filled trash bags themselves, they must notify AABP

Coordinator as soon as possible that trash bags need to be removed from trail by

DelDOT.

Delaware Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path Conditions for Participation

• Participants are encouraged to recycle appropriate materials.

• DelDOT will monitor and administer the program in each respected county.

• Please contact AABP Coordinator with any specific questions or concerns regarding bike

path conditions in your area.

• Cleanups during bad weather or when visibility is reduced or restricted is prohibited.

The adopting group will be responsible for rescheduling.

• Groups are responsible for notifying the AABP Coordinator of any changes in the status

of their application.

• DelDOT reserves the right to terminate participation if we are unable to contact you

and/or we do not receive at least three activity reports per year from group.

• DelDOT reserves the right to revise these conditions as needed and deny any

applications from unqualified volunteers.

The Adopt-A-Bike Path Program promotes responsible behavior. All participants are asked to

keep this goal in mind when conducting clean-ups. Program requirements state that the

following regulations must be shared with all members. Please review and discuss this

information prior to conducting clean-ups.

DON’T pick up litter on the roadway close to the edge of the road or median

DON’T pick up litter in construction or maintenance sites, in tunnels, or on bridges or

overpasses

DON’T do anything that will distract passing drivers or other volunteers

DON’T work during peak travel times. DelDOT can help you identify suitable hours

DON’T participate in litter pick-ups while under the influence of drugs or alcohol

DON’T allow children under 12 years of age to participate

DON’T pick up materials that appear to be hazardous. Contact the AABP Coordinator at (302)

760-7080 or dotpublic@delaware.gov for assistance or call DNREC’s Hazardous Waste Section

at (302) 739-5072 or 1-800-662-8802.

DO stay on the bike path or near the bike path within the State’s right-of-way

DO work in small groups, keeping minors with adults always

DO carpool or bike to the site and park off the roadway and bike path

DO wear bright colored, protective clothing, gloves and hard-soled shoes. Put on your orange

safety vest before leaving your vehicle

DO work only during daylight hours and in fair weather

DO avoid animals and/or noxious weeds

Delaware Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path Safety Tips

Date: ________________

I/we request permission to adopt a bike path in ___________________________ County

located at: ______________________________________________________________.

(the bike path must be state owned – bike paths over 2-miles in length may be broken down into 2-mile sections)

We agree that work will be performed under and in accordance with the Delaware Department of

Transportation’s AABP conditions included in this application packet and incorporated herein by

reference.

We further agree that upon approval, each participating member of our organizations, for themselves,

shall at all times indemnify and save harmless the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and

DelDOT employees, agents and officers from responsibility, damage or liability arising from the exercise

of the privileges granted in such applications.

We further agree that this application may be terminated by DelDOT at any time DelDOT determines

that, in its opinion, the applicants do not comply with the conditions of this program or at any time the

applicants’ work under this program is unsafe or causes a conflict with traffic. The Department reserves

the right to revise or discontinue this program at any time.

PLEASE PRINT

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ Zip Code: _______________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________

E-mail: __________________________________________________________________

Path Adopted By:__________________________________________________________

(name to appear on sign – limit 28 spaces including spaces and punctuation)

Signature: _______________________________________________________________

OFFICE USE ONLY: The undersigned herby accepts the above organization’s agreement for the adoption

of a bike path located at ________________________________________________________________.

_____________________________________________________ ____________________________

Program Coordinator Date

cc: Sign Shop/District Coordinator _______________________________

Sponsor Code

Delaware Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path Application

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This form must be completed and returned with each activity report/clean-up being conducted as part

of the AABP Program.

Date: ________________

Organization: ____________________________________________________________

(name of group as it appears on the sign)

I, a member of the above referenced organization have received the roadside safety regulations as a

prerequisite to participating in the AABP Program.

I do hereby release and discharge the State of Delaware, the Delaware Department of Transportation,

and their officers, agents and employees, from all claims, demands and causes of action of every kind

whatsoever for any damages and/or injuries that may result from my participation in the Adopt-A-Bike

Path Program and other voluntary activities on or near the bike path or highway right-of-way.

I further agree to hold harmless the State of Delaware, the Delaware Department of Transportation,

agents and employees from liability for any damages or injuries resulting from any acts or failure to act

on my part during my participation in said voluntary activities on or near the bike path or highway right-

of-way.

Name Signature Address

___________________________ ___________________________ _____________________________

Delaware Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path Adult Release Form

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This form must be completed and returned with each activity report/clean-up being conducted as part

of the AABP Program.

Date: ________________

Organization: ____________________________________________________________

(name of group as it appears on the sign)

I, a member of the __________________________________________________________(group name),

have received the roadside safety regulations as a prerequisite to participating in the AABP Program.

I do hereby release and discharge the State of Delaware, the Delaware Department of Transportation,

and their officers, agents and employees, from all claims, demands and causes of action of every kind

whatsoever for any damages and/or injuries that may result from my participation in the Adopt-A-Bike

Path Program and other voluntary activities on or near the bike path or highway right-of-way.

I further agree to hold harmless the State of Delaware, the Delaware Department of Transportation,

agents and employees from liability for any damages or injuries resulting from any acts or failure to act

on my part during my participation in said voluntary activities on or near the bike path or highway right-

of-way.

NOTE: A parent’s permission is required for all participants under the age of 18. Children younger than

12 years old may not participate in the AABP Program.

Name of Child/Children: ____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature: __________________________________________________________________

Delaware Department of Transportation

Adopt-A-Bike Path Child Release Form

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