Pima County Department of Transportation's (PCDOT) Adopt-a-Roadway Program (AAR) was established in 1992. The PCDOT program is designed to help beautify Pima County by facilitating trash removal on arterial and collector roadways. Volunteer groups participating in the program save the taxpayers of Pima County approximately $250 per mile cleaned, which translates into thousands of dollars saved. By adopting a roadway, civic and other nonprofit organizations help to generate pride in their community and create economic benefits to all citizens of Pima County.