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an effort to keep roadsides litter free, not only for as aesthetic reasons, but for safety reasons as well. “Trash along the highways can be a serious safety hazard to the motoring public. Blowing paper, pieces of wood and metal cans all can contribute to accidents,” Leigh said.
In addition to litter pickup, department workers also use the time to replace old and damaged signs and to repair shoulders. Pulling shoulders, or bringing the shoulder up to the level of the pavement, is another safety measure. For several reasons, a shoulder can drop gradually below the level of the pavement and that creates a safety hazard, according to Leigh.
He also described expenditure of more than $2 million on trash pickup an unfortunate situation. “That money could be spent on road repair. We feel there is little of lasting value gained for the money spent in litter pick up,” Leigh said.
The department isn’t the only agency working to keep the state roadsides litter free.
The State Division of Litter Control and Keep Virginia Beautiful groups around the state campaign to stop littering and encourage civic organizations and school groups to sponsor
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