Adopt-A-Stop
CARTA CLEAN COMMUNITIES
Adopt-A-Stop is currently a very successful program operated in the City of Charleston area through a partnership between Keep Charleston Beautiful and CARTA. It is a bus stop sponsorship program where businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to adopt unsheltered CARTA bus stops.
Starting on May 29, 2018 – Thanks to funding through a grant from Palmetto Pride, this program will be expanded to include the entire CARTA service area. This gives any organization or individual the opportunity to adopt a stop at any of the hundreds of CARTA bus stops throughout the service area.
The goal of the program is to create litter free bus stops throughout the CARTA service area. The program relies on volunteer involvement from residential and community businesses, organizations, and individuals. Adoption opportunities are for bus stop locations that do not currently have shelters, as those are maintained by CARTA. CARTA will provide one Adopt-A-Stop sign identifying the adopting organization, company, family, individual, or group.
How it Works
Volunteers throughout the CARTA service area can apply to adopt an unsheltered bus stop. Once approved a can will be placed at the designated stop and volunteers will be provided with supplies.
Volunteers agree to service the can and pick up litter at the stop once a week for 1 year.
Volunteers are asked to submit a simple clean up report form at the end of each month. Volunteers will receive recognition at the stop they have chosen to adopt “This stop has been adopted by ABC group”.
This is an easy way to give back and improve the communities we all live and work in.
*Stops that fall in City of Charleston area will follow same criteria but will simply be managed by our partner Keep Charleston Beautiful.
FAQ’s
Any nonprofit, or profit-making, nonpartisan organization or group may become a sponsor of a CARTA bus stop. This includes groups, individuals, private companies, public agencies, churches, schools, school groups, civic organizations/groups, etc. Staff will review each registration to determine if the group or individual is approved to adopt the stop. CARTA reserves the right to decline groups or individuals for a variety of reasons including best business practices.
How long is the contract? One year with a minimum of 1 visit per week. Volunteers are welcomed to visit more if needed.
Are there any rules or regulations? Volunteers agree to empty the trash can and pick up litter around the designated bus stop once a week for the length of the adoption term. Volunteers are asked not to plant flowers, paint or alter the bus stop in any way.
Can I choose my bus stop?
You may choose any CARTA bus stop without a shelter. We will inform you if your requested bus stop is available. If that bus stop is not available we will provide other options.
Can I paint the trash can?
CARTA will provide you with a trash can. If you would like to paint your can that is possible. Your design must be pre-approved by CARTA staff and should illustrate the theme “A beautiful Charleston” and is not used for advertisement, promotion or self-promotional purposes.
Why Adopt A Stop?
The Adopt A Stop program is a great way to give back and get involved in the community. Adopting a bus stop helps make the community more beautiful while protecting the environment. Everyone benefits from this program-property owner, businesses, visitors and transit riders. As an added bonus you will be recognized by CARTA at that stop.
In return for adopting a stop and volunteering your time to monitor and maintain it, you can have your name displayed on a special Adopt-A-Stop sign located at your adopted stop.
Plus, IT’S FREE TO ADOPT! There is no charge to participate in Adopt-A-Stop.
Click Adopt A Stop Charleston for an application, complete it and return it to cruze@ridecarta.com or mail it to CARTA 1362 McMillan Ave. Suite 100 North Charleston, SC 29405
