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This bill establishes an Adopt-A-Road program administered by the West Virginia Division of Highways that allows individuals, groups, counties, and municipalities to volunteer for road maintenance projects. The program enables participants to apply for maintenance work on road rights-of-way, which includes roadbeds, shoulders, trails, and other infrastructure. Maintenance can involve activities like pothole repair, litter removal, snow clearing, and infrastructure improvements. Participants must submit an application specifying project details, and the Division of Highways will review and potentially approve the proposal. Before beginning work, participants must sign an agreement outlining specific project requirements and safety guidelines. The division may provide up to 30% of project materials and equipment, with potential full material coverage for litter control efforts. Participants will be required to sign an indemnification agreement protecting the state from liability, and the division can install recognition signage at the project site. The program aims to broadly engage community members in road maintenance while establishing clear guidelines for participation, and the division retains the right to terminate agreements if participation rules are not followed or project safety is compromised.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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