Adopt a shelter is a program that helps businesses, individuals, community organizations and schools make a real difference in their neighborhoods by "adopting" local bus shelters. 

Help keep the bus stops clean! The City of Raleigh's Transit Program maintains more than 200 shelters in the Raleigh area. An adopter, whether it's an individual or a group, assists by removing trash in and around the shelter area on a monthly basis. You also assist by alerting Transit Staff to special maintenance needs and reporting vandalism or suspicious activity. In short, by adopting a shelter you are helping keep your community safe and clean.

When you or your group adopts a shelter, we will make sure you receive the recognition you deserve. First, we will place a decal with the adopter's name on the shelter. Those who adopt a shelter will also be recognized by Raleigh's Mayor at a City Council meeting.

Shelter Duties

Some of the things that you have to do at your bus stop is keep it clean. Remove trash around the shelter, report damage or special maintenance needs, graffiti, and signs of any criminal behavior. You can report all of these things to the Transit Staff at [email protected]

Report any criminal behavior and/or suspicious packages in or around the shelter area to the Raleigh Police Department at (919)-996-3335.

How to Adopt-A-Shelter?

To adopting a shelter, go to adoptashelter.raleighnc.gov

More information about the Raleigh Adopta application.