REDDING – Caltrans District 2 maintenance crews are continuing their dedicated efforts to keep California clean by removing litter from the sides of highways. As part of the ongoing Clean California initiative, maintenance crews conduct regular cleanups each month. These cleanups aim to enhance the beauty of our roadways, improve safety, and protect the environment.
Since its launch, the Clean California initiative has made significant strides in reducing litter and encouraging communities to take pride in their surroundings. District 2’s commitment to this initiative is unwavering, as crews work tirelessly to address litter across our region, ensuring safer and more aesthetically pleasing roads for everyone.
“Our crews are dedicated to keeping our roadways clean and safe,” said Dave Moore, District 2 Director. “We appreciate the public’s cooperation and support in this ongoing effort.”
Move Over, Slow Down: Keep Our Crews Safe
Caltrans District 2 would like to remind motorists to prioritize safety whenever they see flashing amber lights on roadsides. Under California’s “Move Over, Slow Down” law, drivers are required to move over a lane, if it is safe to do so, and slow down when approaching stationary vehicles displaying flashing lights. This law applies to Caltrans vehicles, tow trucks, law enforcement, and other emergency vehicles.
“Every member of our maintenance crews has loved ones waiting for them to come home,” said Roger Lucas, District 2 Maintenance Manager. “Please help us protect our workers by slowing down and giving them space to do their jobs safely.”
Join Us in Keeping California Clean
Caltrans District 2 encourages the public to join the Clean California effort by disposing of trash responsibly and securing items in their vehicles to prevent debris from ending up on our roadways. Together, we can reduce litter and create a safer, cleaner California.
For more information on Clean California and how you can get involved, visit CleanCA.com.
About Clean California
Since launching Clean California in July 2021, Caltrans and its local partners have picked up more than 2.7 million cubic yards of litter – enough to cover nine lanes of Interstate 5 with trash from San Diego to the Canadian border. This substantially increased the department’s previous trash collection efforts and can largely be attributed to Clean California, along with other Caltrans litter removal efforts.
Caltrans has hosted more than 600 free dump days in communities throughout the state resulting in the collection of more than 14,000 mattresses and 52,000 tires. The initiative has also enlisted more than 60,000 community clean-up volunteers and created more than 18,000 jobs, including positions for individuals who were formerly incarcerated, on probation, or experiencing housing insecurity.
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