This synthesis documents the state of the practice in the relatively new transit agency programs in which local organizations, individuals, or other partners 'adopt' a transit station or stop and receive recognition or incentives in exchange for, periodically, performing duties such as removing litter, maintaining vegetation, or reporting suspicious activity. Transit station and stop adoption programs appear to have proven themselves to be a valuable option for transit agencies seeking a novel, lowcost way to enhance station appearance, increase community involvement, and build public appreciation of the local transit system. Although little research exists about these programs, this synthesis describes various features now in place, how they work, and the results that they have had. (Author/publisher) This report is available online at http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_syn_103.pdf
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