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Encampments of Unhoused Individuals in Transportation Rights-of-Way: Laws and State DOT Practices (2022) / Chapter Skim
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... NCHRP LRD 87 25 been cited in cases involving unsheltered individuals trespassing on public property. e denition of criminal trespass varies greatly from state to state and even local jurisdiction.
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... 26 NCHRP LRD 87 • With regard to safety and crime, DOTs most frequently mentioned a concern about chemical or substance abuse and drug dealing at unsheltered encampments. DOTs also mentioned concerns for the physical safety of the unsheltered population, including prostitution and human trafcking, as well as concerns for the safety of adjacent neighborhoods.
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