There are new rules of the road - Adopt-A-Road that is. MyKawartha.com reported, "Following discussions with the city insurance provider, staff recommended the municipality have volunteers sign a waiver form with a stronger indemnity statement, use clear bags, and follow safety measures such as wearing safety vests, using traffic cones and men at work signs." It's a great program and we love that volunteer safety is a priority! These stricter rules do not apply to cottage roads.
Groups looking to continue with Adopt-A-Road commitments in Kawartha Lakes could find some new rules to follow to protect their safety and liability. A staff report presented to city council called for changes to the popular roadside cleanup efforts. On Tuesday (March 20), council adopted the recommendations from staff, with one exception. There’s an opt-out for groups cleaning some less traveled roads. Following discussions with the city insurance provider, staff recommended the municipality have volunteers sign a waiver form with a stronger indemnity statement, use clear bags, and follow safety measures such as wearing safety vests, using traffic cones and...
There are new rules of the road - Adopt-A-Road that is. MyKawartha.com reported, "Following discussions with the city insurance provider, staff recommended the municipality have volunteers sign a waiver form with a stronger indemnity statement, use clear bags, and follow safety measures such as wearing safety vests, using traffic cones and men at work signs." It's a great program and we love that volunteer safety is a priority! These stricter rules do not apply to cottage roads.