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County to modernize Adopt‑a‑Highway program after review of signs and administration
Summary
Interim County Engineer Steve Backowski and Assistant County Engineer Karle Meyer reported that the Adopt‑a‑Highway program (in place since 1991) faces non‑compliant sign placement identified after a crash; the board favored keeping the program while improving monitoring, communication, and sign compliance.
Interim County Engineer Steve Backowski and Assistant County Engineer Karle Meyer briefed the committee on the county’s Adopt‑a‑Highway program, which has been in place since 1991 and includes multiple adopted road segments. Staff reported that non‑compliant sign placement at some intersections was discovered following a recent crash, prompting a broader review of signage safety and program administration.
The Board discussed options including improved monitoring and participant communication, relocating or replacing non‑compliant signs to meet safety standards, and addressing limited misuse of the program for advertising. Commissioners signaled general support for maintaining and modernizing the program rather than terminating it.
