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Best Practices of Accessibility in Parks and Recreation: A Delphi Survey of National Experts in Accessibility
Findings from a new NCA research study. The investigation is a query of experts in our field and a concensus on what they believe are the best practices for accessibility in parks and recreation. The Executive Summary follows below. A complimentary free copy of the Final Report (PDF) is available online through the Indiana University Scholar Works Repository.
Executive Summary
National Center on Accessibility
May 2008
Alison Voight, Gary Robb, Jennifer Skulski, Deborah Getz, Debbie Scharven
While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has led to greater access to employment, transportation, public services and public accommodations for people with disabilities, some of the esoteric regulations related to program access have been more challenging to apply to public park and recreation settings. For the practitioner, it has not been easy to translate the abstract concept of "program access" into practice. Federal accessibility standards for buildings and facilities exist and continue to evolve with very specific scoping and technical provisions. These standards can be applied to the design and construction of recreation facilities, visitor centers and even outdoor areas for recreation. However, the requirements for "program access" under Title II of the ADA are not as specific. This often leaves park and recreation professionals to their own accord to make programmatic and administrative decisions based on what information is readily available to them at the time. While federal technical assistance materials provide some examples of program access for guidance, the concept of program access is still quite abstract. Moreover, what constitutes accessible "programs" or the "best practice" to ensure persons with disabilities will have equal access to recreation and leisure programs, has become increasingly more complex and difficult to ascertain, as the demand for inclusive recreation programs continues to grow.
The National Center on Accessibility (NCA) was established at Indiana University in 1992 with the directive to provide training, technical assistance and research on the inclusion of people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism. Thousands of professionals throughout the United States and abroad have utilized NCA for assistance with program access issues that arise at their programs and facilities. Over the last five to 10 years, the NCA professional staff has witnessed a dramatic shift in attitudes toward the implementation of the ADA regulations. After the ADA was passed, there was a degree of negative perception amongst practitioners where the regulations were viewed as an unfunded mandate with unrealistic timelines and compliance procedures. Most resistance was embedded in fear and lack of understanding on what accessibility meant (NCA, 2007). According to NCA training course instructors and accessibility specialists, a significant shift in attitudes has emerged where the negative perception is no longer as prevalent and practitioners are more likely to seek best practices not solely because compliance is the law, but because full inclusion of people with disabilities is the right thing to do to promote health and wellness and build strong communities (NCA). More and more, recreation professionals contact NCA already armed with information on the minimum compliance requirements, but are now seeking information on best practices that exceed the minimum requirements, and are therefore more likely to achieve full inclusion. The need for specific information regarding the best method or that which exceeds the minimum standard has warranted this research study. Currently, no formal document with best practices information exists for practitioners seeking to exceed the minimum compliance requirements set forth under the ADA and other disability-related legislation. As a result of frequent inquiries regarding best practices from practitioners, NCA initiated this research study in order to ascertain which practices in the field of parks and recreation accessibility management exceed the minimum standards set forth by the ADA and other disability-related legislation. The final purpose of the research was to create a document that details "best practices" in the delivery of recreation and leisure service in a variety of settings. The study was coordinated by NCA with support from faculty and staff from the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies and the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, at Indiana University-Bloomington.
Best practices in accessibility, as defined for the purposes of this study, are: those common, identifiable procedures, attitudes and behaviors, which exceed the minimum standard represented in the practice and delivery of accessible recreation programs and facilities. In order to glean information that would reflect those practices in accessibility management that exceed the minimum standard, a national panel of experts was assembled. The experts were selected according to their national profile as professionals in the fields of accessibility, disability, and/or recreation services. A total N of 26 experts was originally selected to participate in a modified Delphi survey consisting of four rounds of query. Of those that were able to participate in the study, 15 had more than 20 years experience, two had 11-15 years experience, and only one participant had less than 10 years experience. The panel's expertise ranged from community recreation and therapeutic recreation to legal compliance. Their major job responsibilities included administrator/director (4), educator/instructor/trainer (4), accessibility/ADA/504 coordinator (3), program manager (3), consultant (2), technical assistance director (1), and engineer (1). The panel also represented various organizations including federal agencies (8), state government (1), local/municipal government (1), not-for-profits (3), private business (1), and university/colleges (4). The panel consisted of individuals from ADA resource centers, enforcement and rulemaking entities, land management bureaus, recreation providers, and disability and/or therapeutic recreation scholars. A modified Delphi process was selected as the best means of soliciting and analyzing data from the panel of experts. The expert panel reached 80% consensus and believed the following 13 items to be among the best practices in the field of accessibility in parks and recreation.
A best practice in accessibility includes the provision of accessible information to patrons, in alternative formats, recognizing persons with visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments.
A best practice in accessibility includes practices that exceed the minimum standards/guidelines for accessibility established by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
A best practice in accessibility includes an established set of policies which facilitate and promote inclusive and accessible programs, and facilities, in the delivery of recreation and leisure services.
A best practice in accessibility includes the establishment of an ongoing, periodic training program for agency personnel and volunteers regarding accessible and inclusive concepts and practices for people with disabilities.
A best practice in accessibility includes the establishment of an Accessibility Advisory Board (or similar group) which includes persons with disabilities.
A best practice in accessibility includes demonstrated support by administrators regarding accessible recreation programs.
A best practice in accessibility promotes the delivery of integrated recreation programs and activities for persons with and without disabilities if applicable, feasible, or desirable.
A best practice in accessibility includes marketing materials and program brochures that are accessibility-oriented for the promotion of inclusion of persons with disabilities.
A best practice in accessibility includes recruiting staff and volunteers with disabilities to develop and deliver public programs.
A best practice in accessibility fosters an organizational culture and attitude where recreation staff recognizes and promotes the rights of all persons to access fulfilling and enjoyable recreation activities, regardless of ability or disability.
A best practice in accessibility includes expenditures related to the purchase of adapted equipment, services, and/or accessibility improvement projects in the financial planning and budgeting process.
A best practice in accessibility includes public programming that reflects the diversity of communities to include people with disabilities.
A best practice in accessibility includes a policy to exceed minimum scope of requirements.
This study should be considered the first of many that could explore the concepts and guiding principles for further defining best practices of accessibility in parks and recreation. As practitioners, consumers and researchers review the 13 best practices presented here, it is likely that they will find many that could be considered common practice and intuitive to establishing a successful accessibility management program. It is also important to note that the broad language used to describe the 13 best practices could enable these to be applied to industries outside the fields of recreation, park and tourism administration. Future research is needed to investigate the broad application of the best practices, or narrow benchmarks that could measure outcomes as a result of implementation of one, or several, best practices.
The full report is available through the National Center on Accessibility.


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Notre Dame has not landed a 5-star Defensive Linemen (who actually played at Notre Dame) since the Fighting Irish landed Stephon Tuitt in the Class of 2011. The Fighting Irish have only landed the nation's top prospect in the Rivals100 once. In 2007, Notre Dame landed Jimmy Clausen.The Fighting Irish Coaching Staff hopes to snag the nation's top recruit in this year's class Byron Cowart.
While checking in at the Rivals 5-star Challenge at M&T Bank Stadium, Cowart told Irish Illustrated that he would visit Notre Dame later this month.
Notre Dame may be on the fringe with the nation's No. 1 prospect Byron Cowart, but he said he'll visit the Irish later this month.
— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) June 6, 2014
During his Junior season, Cowart collected 72 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 2 fumble recoveries for touchdown.
Rivals.com considers Cowart #1 at his position and in the nation. However, he is not the consensus #1 player by all recruiting services. 247Sports ranks Cowart as a 67th in the country. Cowart is ranked 21st by Scout and 5th by ESPN.
The Fighting Irish are probably playing catch up with Cowart but a solid visit could land them in the mix for an official visit. Cowart's recruitment will probably go until National Signing Day.

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Once we're back from commercial, Speedle and Alexx are hunkered around the body while Horatio gives everyone a blow-by-blow of what he's doing. He observes, "A set of expensive clothes meticulously laid out, possibly for a date." Speedle says, "Maybe the doorbell rang and his date had a little surprise for him." That surprise, according to Alexx, "left our vic with severe anal trauma and lacerations in the distal portion of the rectum." Everyone kind of gives a little shudder. Horatio asks about the time of death, and after Alexx gives him the liver temperature, concludes it was around 11 PM the previous night. Speedle then mentions the four or five hairs he's found on the bed. Perhaps we'll explore the significance of those hairs later, but Horatio has no time now. Alexx finds something in the head wound, but before we can talk about this, Vin comes back and tells us the Porsche in the driveway is registered to a Richard Lee Hauschild, and the house is listed under Deveraux Jones. The watch is engraved to a Mr. Zach Kelsey -- so everyone's left wondering who this guy really is.
Meanwhile, in the B-plot, Calleigh and Delko are about to enter a crematorium with someone named Riboul. However, I much prefer the nickname someone on the boards gave her, so henceforth, Detective Riboul is the Caribbean Queen. Now we're sharing the same dream. And if I've put the song in someone's head, my work here is done. Anyway, Calleigh and Delko notice some debris as they walk -- a few broken urns and piles of ashes -- and then Caribbean Queen says, "One dead body, one or more burned bodies in the crematorium. What in the world went on here? Benito Ramon owned the crematorium. A funeral director came by here to drop off one of his customers, called it in." Calleigh circles around the debris and says, "Looks like Benito had a sideline in gold fillings." This is where I display why I'll never be a criminal genius, because I'm all, "What would you do with used gold fillings? Sell them to cut-rate dentists? Is there money in that?" Anyway, Benito had a thing for the fillings. Delko asked if anyone checked the purse, and Caribbean Queen says she did; the ID inside is for Michelle Carter, and the contents are makeup, breath mints, and a dried-out rose. Just then, a uniformed cop bursts through the door and tells everyone they need to take a look outside. What is it, the heartbreak of crabgrass?
No, it's the heartbreak of a giant pile of corpses. Caribbean Queen states the obvious with, "Benito must have been dumping the bodies out here instead of cremating them." Really? And here I thought he had just stocked up at Costco. Calleigh saves me from having to make the current events connection by doing it for me: "It's like Atlanta -- there were over three hundred bodies there." Delko goes over to the pile and notes that they'll be able to ID everyone with the ankle bracelets or toe tags the funeral home provided; Calleigh gives the medical examiner a to-do list that will last her into next month, what with looking over these bodies and all.


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We've finished hauling in all the pumpkins from the fields. They are now in our farm stand waiting for you! Come on out this week to grab a pumpkin and popsicle and enjoy a fall walk on the farm! We'll have the farm stand open from 10-4 for the next few weeks - pumpkins, pops and raspberries!
Pick Your Own Blueberry season is closed for the year. It has been wonderful having everyone at the new farm this season after the transition from the Intervale. I know it brought much joy to myself and to the crew hearing everyones laughter in the field again and seeing the smiles as you returned with your blueberry bounty. Thanks for the support and stay posted for upcoming events.
We are excited to be opening for pick your own blueberry season on Wednesday, July 16. Our weekday hours will be from 10 to 6 and weekends will be open from 9 to 6. There has been a lot of work that has gone into transitioning the farm from Intervale to our new location and we are excited to share it all with you. I anticipate the picking season to run from now until mid August. For more information on how to reach the farm, please visit this link from our website http://adamsberryfarm.com/directions
Though we are in the process of setting up our systems to except credit cards, we are still a cash and check oriented business so please be prepared. ATMs are not as prevalent around the new farm as they were in Burlington :-)
We are looking forward to reopening the farm again.
July's bounty!
Lot's of new things for Burlington Farmers Market tomorrow. Raspberries and blueberries are making their market debut and a newly created strawberry sorbet that's just the thing to beat the summer heat.
Look what is next!
Two exciting additions for market tomorrow. Farm made Raspberry Sorbet and the first of the strawberries! Summer is here. Early birds get the berry :)
A great follow up article from last year!
Next week we start planting our 2015 strawberries. Beginning mid week, our crew will plant 18,000 plants in this newly prepared field. We have a selection of old favorite varieties and some new experiments that will expand our fruiting season and of course produce some delicious early summer berries. Can't wait!
One covered, two to go. We started a six yesterday in hopes of covering the high tunnels while the wind was calm. We managed to get one of the raspberry houses completed and ready for the growing season. Until the next calm day
This week at the berry farm. Compost on the raspberries, new blooms on the strawberries and pink champagne currants (finally), wildflower seed established and a fresh batch of raspberry jam made!
Barn raising!
Out leaf peeping with the tractor on a beautiful ride to Bella Farm to pick up a borrowed farm implement
Fall foliage ablaze in the blueberry field!
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When debating his opponent for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984, Walter Mondale challenged him and his proposals with the phrase from a Wendy's commercial by asking "Where's the beef"?
Watching president Obama's State of the Union address one could ask him the same question, as the president didn't say anything of substance that was assuring about the seemingly never ending debt crisis we're experiencing. It's time for the president, and leaders of both parties to get serious. Look closely at the recommendations of the bipartisan debt reduction commission and tackle reform of Social Security and Medicare.
Dave Vandivier
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Kiteboarding News
- 21 April 2014 | Kiteboarding
Airton Cozzolino has claimed the Red Bull Unfastened 2014, in Sardinia, Italy.
In the first day, eight strapless kitesurfers competed in seven-minute heats for glory, at Fontanamare Beach. Judges were looking for tricks, style, height and creativity.
The second day was run at La Maddalena. Riders had five minutes to improve their previous results. In the end, the creator of the Red Bull Unfastened took the highest place in the podium.
- 16 April 2014 | Kiteboarding
What are the advantages of the fifth line in kiteboarding? The age-old dilemma has been answered with an animated cartoon.
Meet Mr. Four and Mr. Five. They'll show you the advantages and disadvantages of both line bar systems.
For example, if you see an obstacle right in front of you, pulling the safety release will have different behaviors in both models.
- 15 April 2014 | Kiteboarding
Brandon Bowe and Damien Leroy have dominated the Miami Kiteboarding Masters 2014, held at Crandon Park, Florida.
Riders were greeted with 15-20 knots of wind, beautiful blue skies, and the pristine flat waters. The 10th annual Miami Kiteboarding Masters is now the oldest kitesurfing competition in Florida.
The day started off with the Freestyle competition. Standouts like Andre Bacic, Nicolas Biaggi, Leif Christian Given, and Kellen Hall were pushing the field with very technical tricks.
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I'm back in Alabama this week, but I had a great time in Chicago. It was great to see my family again, and I also had enough time to get a glimpse of the city.
In addition to shopping on Michigan Avenue, eating some real deep dish pizza, and spending time in Millennium Park, we went to Navy Pier, where we rode the giant Ferris wheel. This was one of my favorite things that we did, simply because of the wonderful views we had of the city and the lake.
The next day, my family went to the aquarium while I headed to a cafe with wifi to get some work done. On my way back, I passed the Art Institute of Chicago. Naturally, I had to go in.
As I was paying for my ticket, I learned that this is the second-largest art museum in the US, and I knew I had made a good decision in coming in.
There are some days that I could spend hours and hours in a museum and still not be satisfied, but this wasn't one of those days. I peeked at the photography exhibit, skipped all of the still-life and religious paintings, and rushed through all the other classics, including the world-renown collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artwork (with a quick stop to admire the works of my favorite painter, Toulouse-Lautrec).
I did, however, slow down when I got to the new media exhibit and then I took my time as I looked at all of the contemporary and modern art. Overall, I enjoyed my time at the museum, but I would definitely like to go back sometime when I'm more focused. There was just so much to take in, and I left feeling completely overwhelmed.
My visit ended perfectly, though, with a stroll through the gardens surrounding the museum.
I know I've only scratched the surface of Chicago, but with cheap bus tickets there from Cincinnati, I think a weekend trip this autumn is in order. I can't wait to discover more of what Chi-Town has to offer!
Love, Elizabeth
The Kennedys
After our tour yesterday, I dragged Molly to "Museum The Kennedys." JFK is one of my favorite presidents, and I find the entire family fascinating, so I couldn't pass up a chance to go to a museum dedicated to them. Berlin was a special place to JFK because on June 26, 1963, he saw the Berlin Wall for the first time on his visit to the city. Though he had prepared a different speech, he was so moved that he ended up scrapping the speech and sayingIch bin ein Berliner ("I am a Berliner").
The museum had the reactions of several Germans who witnessed the speech. My personal favorite was that of someone was just a child when she watched the president on tv. Though she heard that famous line and knew from his funny accent that he wasn'treallyfrom Berlin, she still felt a sense of hope from what he said, and it made her feel that she could become an agent of change.
The exhibit also included many photos of the Kennedys as well as a few artifacts (some of John and Jackie's things, and a few campaign pieces) and a recording of the famous speech that he gave just outside the museum. It would probably be a boring museum for someone who isn't already interested in the Kennedys, but I'm obsessed enough that I really enjoyed it.
Love, Elizabeth
Adventure: Liverpool
"A World Heritage city, Liverpool is renowned for its passion and commitment to music, the arts, culture, and sport. Steeped in history and rich cultural heritage, Liverpool is a thriving, stylish, cosmopolitan and vibrant city break destination. Liverpool is the heart of Liverpool City Region and is known the world over for its strong maritime history, well-documented musical heritage and sporting heroes. So many reasons for you to flock to our exciting city, experiencing its charm and resurgence for yourself." ~From my city map
… I arrived at Liverpool just after noon on Wednesday. I bought a map of the town right away, but I ended up not using it much because there were plenty of signs all around the city, so I just followed them in the direction of what sounded most interesting. That led me through the bustling city centre to Albert Dock, which is where I spent most of my time, looking through the Tate Museum, the Museum of Liverpool, and a ton of little souvenir shops selling mostly Beatles memorabilia. I picnicked next to the river Mersey, which was really beautiful. I explored the nearby area, looking at a lot of the older architecture and churches and popping into the Walker Art Gallery.
I passed St. Luke's Church, which was hit by a bomb in 1941; the only part that remains of the church is the outer shell. I wandered farther and walked through Chinatown. Then I made my way to the largest cathedral in the UK (and the fifth largest in the world): Liverpool Cathedral. I walked into it and was greeted with the low rumble of organ practice—I was completely awestruck. I learned a little bit about the history of it: It's actually a really new cathedral. The Foundation Stone was laid by King Edward VII in 1904, and there was a service in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to mark the completion of the cathedral in 1978. I would have stayed for the evensong service, but Wednesday was the only day they didn't have one. So I found my way back to the train station and came home.
I really loved Liverpool and want to go back sometime to see the museums more and walk farther along the river.
Love, Elizabeth
Coffee and Museums
Hello, beautiful people! Sorry for my long absence from the cyber world. Nothing extremely eventful has happened within the last few days, but I'll fill you in anyway!
On Thursday, my flatmate Molly and I walked to the city centre to read a book for the class we're in together. We worked in the cafe at Waterstones, which is a really big bookstore, like an English version of Barnes and Noble. We didn't have time to walk all the way to campus before our lecture, so I earned ten more British Tourism Points by taking the train for the first time (BTP total: 20).
The only eventful thing on Friday was that in the morning, I walked to the city centre for the first time on my own and had a nice shopping trip. The weather had taken a turn for the worse, so I bought a winter coat—of course, because I did that, the rest of this week is supposed to be warm again. It's windy and cloudy today but still pretty warm at 65 degrees.
Saturday was extremely amazing, with yet another trip to the city centre, this time with a flatmate. Apparently Costa Coffee is a big British competitor of Starbucks, so Dan insisted that I try it. I was converted upon first sip of the deliciousness. And just look at the beautiful presentation of my mocha—chocolate sprinkles in the shape of coffee beans! Not to mention how delicious my Belgian chocolate caramel shortbread pastry was… . Sorry, American coffee drinkers, but I'm no longer a Starbucks girl!
After the coffee, we went to the art museum and spent hours looking through all of the collections. One of the collections was the Staffordshire Hoard, which contains a ton of gold artifacts, most of which probably came from helmets and the hilts of swords and daggers. It's a neat story, because it was discovered by an ordinary man with a metal detector that he had bought at a car boot sale.
Nothing much happened yesterday; I spent all day doing homework and organizing my room. I bought a shelf organizer for my wardrobe, so that looks much better now, and I started to hang pictures on my wall. Now my room definitely feels like it's my own space. I'm finally starting to get a routine—my classes are all afternoon classes, but I wake up every morning at seven so that I can relax with a cup (or six!) of tea while I work ahead on some of my readings and talk to my flatmates as they all wake up. I love living in Birmingham. I feel so comfortable—in my room, on campus, at the city centre; it really feels like home here.
But that's not really the point of my year abroad—now that I'm all settled in, it's time to throw myself back out into the world! I don't have any trips planned yet, but I'd say within the next few weeks, I'll be having a London adventure. In the meantime, I'll keep everyone posted with my daily life adventures, and I'll throw in a culture-related post every so often.
Love, Elizabeth


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Garrett Pike, lead barber at Persons of Interest in Brooklyn, shows us the right way to use a safety razor - http://birch.ly/1aptngx
Do you have the dreaded flesh-toned facial hair? Here's how one guy used a bit of Just For Men to tweak the shade of his 'stache… http://birch.ly/UDQNv5
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We visit the West Coast branch of Blind Barber. Think "old-school speakeasy" as the lovely Mel explains how the place got its name, then walks us through a wonderland of drinks, laughs and stellar haircuts.
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Feeling a little under the weather it's time to focus on jewellery guaranteed to cure what ails me: Damien Hirst's Cathedral collection for Hoorsenbuhs.
Feeling a little under the weather it's time to focus on jewellery guaranteed to cure what ails me: Damien Hirst's Cathedral collection for Hoorsenbuhs.
Queen Vee's 'Stinger' collection takes inspiration from the characteristics of a queen bee through a series of evocative jewellery pieces hand crafted in Beirut.
We can always rely on our friends over at Plukka to spot a winning jeweller so when they told me about Greek jeweller Vassiliki I knew exactly what I was going to post today.
With spring well and truly underway – albeit with a few showers here and there – I'm in the mood for a change of jewellery look: simpler styles which focus on craftsmanship and lovely details. The one non-negotiable? They have to be gold!
You know that thing where, suddenly, something hits your radar and then you keep coming across it everywhere? That's what has been happening to me with pearl and diamond jewellery brand Yoko London.
Leyla Abdollahi's latest Lust & Lure collection evokes the senses in a visual expression of exquisite design and craftsmanship using 18ct gold white diamonds, onyx and emeralds.
I spent last week at the Hong Kong Jewellery Show and what an experience it was. I met so many fascinating people including the team at Lebanese jewellery brand Yeprem.
If diamonds are a girls best friend, then Cartier's Diamond Salon is the ultimate destination. Open for a short time only, the transformed New Bond Street boardroom plays host to an exquisite selection of Cartier's finest diamond jewels.
The view from my window today is crisp and festive and it's inspired my frost-inspired jewellery picks today. They may look chilly, but they're making me feel warm all over.


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Playground Fun Lending Library
Riding your bike or walking over to the library or playground this summer? Check out our new Playground Fun Lending Library! We have lots of fun new equipment Hula hoops, balls, jump ropes, tennis and badminton racquets and more will be available at the library all summer long. Just sign out the item during regular public library hours and return it in good condition by closing time that day!
New College Guides Available
Got a teen in high school? Starting the college search? We just got three new college guides in to help with the process! The new 2014 version of Fiske guide to Colleges, Collegeboard's Book of Majors and The Insider's guide to Colleges have updated our collection for prospective college students! We also have pamphlets available regarding financial aid and the Tuition Break program!
Interested in our Environment, food and water issues ? Join our next meeting of
A,B,C,D,E's Action, Books, Community, Discussion and Engagement!
Let us know if you would be interested in a Seed Saving Library here at Stamford, our next project!
Mike Clough and Discussion of Wolves was a hit!
Our Pushing the Limits discussion programs were so popular that we used the leftover money from the grant to fund another program! Once again Mike Clough from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum moderated this discussion, this time with the theme of Balance. Paperback copies of Winter Study by Nevada Barr were available free at the library. This popular mystery series takes palace in a different National Park in each book. This book's setting is Isle of Royale National Park in the middle of Lake Superior. Mike has a connection to this Park and to the study of wolves which made him even more of a great choice of moderator! Wolves are a main character in this book and the balance of humans and these animals is precarious! We will also watched a short author piece and another film on wolves being brought back to Yosemite National Park. Mike even brought a pelt of a coyote and a wolf so that we all could see just how big the wolf is in relation to our coyotes of this area. Mike was so informative that folks tended to stay out of the conversation and just let him talk! We will try to make up more of these types of discussions in the coming year!
New Paint and Carpet make for a New Look in the Library
The Library got a facelift this summer! With a new yellow paint job, new carpeting and a bit of rearranging the place looks clean and fresh! This all couldn't have been accomplished without the help of many volunteers! There were a total of 30 people who helped move books, shelving, desks and computers into the hall and then move them all back in again(in the correct order!) Many folks did multiple shifts and some camefor a short time to lend some real muscles when needed. It was an overwhelming task made fun by the wonderful community members lending a hand! Our thanks go out to everyone of them! Come on in and check out our new look and check out a book too!
Vermont Reads
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Come in and check out a copy of this years Vermont Reads book, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This book won the Dorothy Canfield Fisher award this year. It is a great book for young adults on up and I hope to have mixed ages at our discussion groups! I encourage adults to read this wonderful book about a twelve year old boy with facial deformities trying to make friends in middle school. It is told with insight and humor through his eyes as well as his sister and his friends. There will also be a combined program this Fall with a Drury High School English class and a Stamford middle school class to get together for a discussion and project related to the issues in the book. .
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Injury updates from today...
"Nick Johnson, Eric Tangradi, Arron Asham, still out with a concussion.
(obviously Crosby too)
"Our goaltender Brent Johnson is day-to-day with a lower-body. Just a day of rest. Hopefully, we'll see him on the ice (Tuesday), but he's day-to-day.
"Alex Kovalev, we sent him home after the game in Toronto to get his stuff. He got some more stuff yesterday, and his flight today was cancelled due to the weather that we experienced last evening. That was why he wasn't on the ice for practice.
"TK is lower-body and day-to-day at this point in time.
"Chris Kunitz still is not ready to progress back to full practice at this point in time. He's been skating pretty heavily on his own. He's not back to full contact practice."
Paul Martin
On how he's feeling:
I'm still a little bit weak. I'm not too concerned about the injury. It's just the strength thing that needs to come back.
On when he hopes to come back:
Hopefully Wednesday. Today was the first actual practice, with getting hit and everything. We'll see how it responds (Tuesday) and hopefully I'll be good for Wednesday.
Dan Bylsma
On if he is getting progressively less optimistic about getting Crosby back by the end of the regular season:
I don't know the recovery time that you're talking about. I don't know what the steps are to get back. So to be honest, I haven't given (a thought to) what 'progressively' means, we're focused on right now. I get a report on how he's doing, but we're not talking about dates or timetables or projections into which month, which day, which time of the year (his return is) possible.
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Yes, some of it was procedural, and yes, someone possibly – depending on what the deadline is – could come back. If Alex was out there today, we only had 10 forwards. Eric Godard was the 10th forward out there today. So Alex would make 10. So we would possibly call up a player depending on what happens today.
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Aug. 10, 2010 -- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk have been long studied, and now a new analysis finds higher risks for normal-weight women and those on combination estrogen/progestin therapy.
While many studies have looked at the link, the new research sheds some new light on the topic, says researcher Tanmai Saxena, an MD/PHD student at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles.
"The study further develops which women are at particular risk with HRT," he tells WebMD. Among his findings: "There is a risk associated with long-term HRT, both estrogen and combination [therapy]. As it turns out, the women who are thinner at menopause when they go on HRT have a higher risk of breast cancer."
The new analysis included 2,857 women participants in the California Teachers Study, all diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and followed on average for about 10 years.
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Saxena and his colleagues looked at the type of hormone therapy used -- estrogen alone or combined with progestin -- and for how long; the researchers took into account the women's body mass index (BMI) and other factors.
When the researchers compared women who had never used hormone therapy to those who reported 15 or more years of estrogen therapy, the estrogen users had a 19% greater breast cancer risk.
Those who used combination therapy for 15 or more years fared worse, with an 83% increased breast cancer risk.
Why so high for the combination therapy? Progestin signals breast tissue to divide, Saxena says, and rapid cell replication boosts the risk of getting cancer.
Body mass index played in to the degree of risk, Saxena found. Women with a BMI of 30 or above, considered obese, did not have an elevated breast cancer risk with increased duration of hormone use, but those with BMI below 29.9 did. However, Saxena points out, obesity alone is a risk factor for breast cancer.
The increased risks found with hormone therapy were confined to specific types of breast cancer tumors -- those positive for both estrogen and progesterone and HER2-positive.
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Bottom line of the new analysis? "There are benefits in the relief of menopausal symptoms with hormone therapy, but the risks from hormone therapy are different for different women," Saxena says. "At the end of the day you want to be on hormone therapy for the least amount of time possible and at the lowest dose possible."
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INDUCTIONFeeding this engine may seem like an easy task, but this is not so. We have a very efficient intake port in the AFR head, and feeding it becomes quite a task at low rpm. As we mentioned earlier, the proper size port was the goal, and we were leaning toward a 190cc port to ensure good velocity. We chose the 210 for increased power potential upstairs and knew feeding it right off-idle may be a challenge. Also, knowing our cam of choice may be a bit choppy until it gets past 2,500 (or so) meant an efficient intake/carb combo was in order.
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We've chosen a BG Demon carb with removable venturi sleeves so we can test different carb flow rates to find the best-possible scenario. Many tuners know how running the carb a bit rich can help keep detonation at bay, and should we encounter issues the Demon is flexible enough (through its wide range of fine-tuning adjustments in addition to the venturi sleeves) that we should be able to tune away any potentially damaging problems. We'll also test a series of carb spacers to see how they affect the results and if we can find more streetable power by using them. Both HVH Super Sucker and BG Fuel Systems spacers will be tested.
We like carb spacers for many reasons, and with the variety of designs available, power always seems to be found when the correct design is used. We'll be testing open, four-hole, and tapered four-hole designs on this project. We've seen increases in off-idle response and general power gains at most rpm levels when spacers are added (versus not running any spacer at all). Also, the fact that spacers isolate the carb further away from the heat of the intake manifold is always a plus, as any technique that keeps heat form the carb and therefore the incoming air/fuel charge offers a denser mixture to the port. A denser mixture carries increased oxygen, which is what burns in the chamber. More oxygen means more power, and that's not in question.
Spacer research is one of the hottest areas of innovation and development at this time, and hopefully our research results will help solidify which design is best for street enthusiasts using the popular Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap intake atop good-flowing cylinder heads like our AFRs. Dual-plane intake designs react differently to spacers than open single-plane intakes, and we're anxious to see how much can be gained, and which design is responsible for the greatest efficiency increase.
IGNITIONAn MSD ignition system will be utilized so we can fine-tune our timing curve to achieve the best-possible results. It's possible to add a few degrees of timing and add to the detonation avoidance in some cases, especially when a well-designed combustion chamber is part of the program. Having a surefire spark is an absolute necessity to try and burn as much of the 87 as possible, and having the multiple firings MSD is named for will assist in this further, especially at the critical lower rpm levels we expect the worst fighting to occur at. Having a tried-and-true MSD 6AL box and coil attached will give us plenty of ignition power and the accuracy to fire it when we want, instead of when it feels like it.
Many enthusiasts run this basic MSD ignition system, and rather than choosing a more expensive digital or programmable setup, we felt it would be in the best interest of our readership to base our research on an ignition system many of our readers already know well.
COOLINGKeeping temps down is a huge part of fighting detonation. We've added a Weiand high performance water pump to the engine to work in concert with the many other aluminum components we've got and the teaming of these aluminum components will act as an efficient heat sink.
We'll plug in a 160-degree thermostat and we'll be cooling through an aluminum high-flow radiator in the car, but for the dyno test-and-tune sessions we'll keep temps in the 160-170 range, like we hope the engine will maintain in the car. We will experiment with temperature ranges, but we're confident cooler will be better here.
THE OILING SYSTEMThe lubrication system is also being treated like a cooling system, since in many ways, it is. Adding additional oil to the system (by using a deep-sump Milodon pan/pickup combo) is a big part of that, but also paying careful attention to windage control is a big part of our oil system design. While not directly cooling-related, it is still a power tip. An effective windage tray serves to pull oil off the spinning reciprocating assembly (which is also smoothed to encourage this action) and not force the crank to carry this additional weight around every turn. A lighter crank means more power to the flywheel, and that is precisely our goal.
Like the crank/rods/pistons, we chose to run a "system" of parts designed to work perfectly in concert. The Milodon oiling system (consisting of a matched pump, pickup, oil pan, and windage tray) is engineered to provide outstanding performance in applications like ours. The pan is deceptively stock-appearing, which means fitting in our street-based chassis will be no problem. Engineered inside are the oil control devices we've mentioned, and the "kit" aspect saves time and headaches.
SUMMARYSo, that's our theory. We've done plenty of homework and have come up with a battle plan to fight for true street performance using the least-expensive fuel possible. We want to be able to rely on this engine to get us around town, and we've built in plenty of durability for weekends at the drags or on the road course. Should we encounter heat and/or detonation issues in the depths of the hottest summer heat or during heavy towing or racing, adding a bit of premium or relying on tuning information gleaned from our time on the dyno should clear everything right up. This has got to be a better daily driver option than a lifetime commitment to pricey 92-octane. We have done our best to design a detonation-fighting powerplant capable of serious performance on bottom-dollar gasoline. We think this is the kind of story readers want to see, and hopefully the tips and tricks we've shared will help make 87-octane performance less of a misnomer and more of an honest goal for the future. Unless gasoline prices begin to drop dramatically, we genuinely feel this route may be our future, and we're preparing for it now. Let us know how you feel about it.
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The diving bell and the butterflyby Jean Dominiqu Bauby
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In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor-in-chief of French Elle, the father of two young childen, a 44-year-old man known and loved for his wit, his style, and his impassioned approach to life. By the end of the year he was also the victim of a rare kind of stroke to the brainstem. After 20 days in a coma, Bauby awoke into a body which had all but stopped working: only his left eye functioned, allowing him to see and, by blinking it, to make clear that his mind was unimpaired. Almost miraculously, he was soon able to express himself in the richest detail: dictating a word at a time, blinking to select each letter as the alphabet was recited to him slowly, over and over again. In the same way, he was able eventually to compose this extraordinary book.
By turns wistful, mischievous, angry, and witty, Bauby bears witness to his determination to live as fully in his mind as he had been able to do in his body. He explains the joy, and deep sadness, of seeing his children and of hearing his aged father's voice on the phone. In magical sequences, he imagines traveling to other places and times and of lying next to the woman he loves. Fed only intravenously, he imagines preparing and tasting the full flavor of delectable dishes. Again and again he returns to an "inexhaustible reservoir of sensations," keeping in touch with himself and the life around him.
Jean-Dominique Bauby died two days after the French publication of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
This book is a lasting testament to his life.
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Jean-Dominique Bauby was born in France in 1952. He attended school in Paris. After working as a journalist for a number of years, Bauby became the editor-in-chief of Elle magazine in Paris in 1991.
On December 8, 1995 he had a stroke which left him with the condition known as locked-in syndrome. Bauby died on March 9, 1997. He was the father of two children, Theophile and Celeste.
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CdSe nanocrystals with a zinc blende structure allowed apparent Mg doping (~9.8 at.%). Inverse micelles were formed at a low temperature as templates for the zinc blende CdSe nanocrystals, and paraffin oil and oleic acid were used as a solvent and a surfactant, respectively. The Mg doping was shown by energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) atomic emission analyses. Although the particle size of the CdSe and Mg-doped CdSe nanocrystals were ~6 and ~8 nm, respectively, the Mg-doped ones show the obvious blueshift in the UV–visible absorption spectra due to the increase in the bulk energy bandgap, which is decisive evidence for the real Mg doping in the CdSe lattices. The Mg-doped CdSe nanocrystals also showed the blueshift in the photoluminescence (PL) spectra, and their PL intensity was comparable to or even higher than that of the undoped CdSe. This impurity doping using the zinc blende structure is suggested as a simple and effective way to tune the energy bandgap of CdSe nanocrystals and, in turn, to control their light emission colour.
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18 EXPRESS TOLL LANES express lanes as a private, for-profit enterprise was not popular, receiving approval ratings of from 37% to 45%. This section presents public opinion data associated with express toll lanes--a type of road pricing system where motorists must pay a toll to gain access to lanes that are sepa- 31. Orange and Los Angeles Counties, rated from the mainstream traffic. The lanes are "express"; California (1996) there are no toll booths. The express toll lanes use a system of Method: Survey. Universe: SR 91 corridor users. Sample size: cameras and/or transponders to toll vehicles automatically. Typically, these tolls will increase as traffic density within the N = 505 (457 from 1995 survey and 48 new). Margin of error: tolled lanes also increases. This pricing scheme limits the traf- Not reported, specified that this varies by subgroup. Sample fic demand within the lanes, ultimately resulting in lanes that type: Panel and recruited from license plate capture. can travel freely despite the congestion in the mainstream In April�May, a supplemental opinion-only survey was con- travel lanes. ducted to capture commuters' viewpoints a few months after the SR 91 express lanes opened, during the settling-in period. 30. Orange and Los Angeles Counties, The survey was sponsored by California Polytechnic State California (1995) University as part of the evaluation of the variable-toll express lane facility (47). Approval for providing extra toll-financed Method: Survey. Universe: SR 91 corridor users. Sample lanes to bypass congestion ranged from 60% to 82% among size: N = 645. Margin of error: Not reported. Sample type: the different occupancy groups and lane types reported Recruited from license plate capture. (i.e., free/toll SOV, free/toll HOV-2, and free/toll HOV-3). Approval ratings among toll lane users, which were in the In the fall, an opinion survey of peak period travelers in the 70% to 80% range, were consistently higher than among non- SR 91 corridor was sponsored by California Polytechnic State users of toll lanes. The highest ratings were among toll HOV-2 University as part of the evaluation of the variable-toll express users. Approval ratings for the idea of varying tolls based lane facility (47). This survey was done prior to the lanes being on congestion ranged from 51% to 69% among occupancy opened. SR 91 was the first site of congestion pricing in the groups. Approval ratings for using toll financing for new United States. It is located between the junction of SR 91 and highways ranged from 55% to 68%. Between 18% and 43% 55 at the Anaheim and Orange/Riverside County Line. The of the occupancy groups rated toll financing the best method facility provided two extra lanes in each direction and incor- porated a number of innovative features including tolls that of pay for new highways (higher than for gas taxes, vehicle vary by time of day based on expected congestion in the corri- registration fees, and sales tax). The toll SOV group was least dor, the requirement that all users be registered customers and likely to rank toll financing as the best method. Most respon- carry identifying transponders, the use of discount pricing as dents greatly approved of replacing toll booths with electronic an incentive to HOVs, photo enforcement of toll violations, toll and traffic management technology, with 70% to 98% and that the facility was developed and operated by a private approval. The idea of operating the express lanes as a private, company for profit. for-profit enterprise received mixed approval ratings of 37% to 65%. The toll SOV group expressed the lowest approval for The express lanes were built within what had been one of this concept. the most heavily congested freeway corridors of California, with typical peak period delays of between 30 and 40 min. The 32. Orange and Los Angeles Counties, opinion survey was administered to sub-samples of travelers California (1996�1997) who participated in an origin�destination travel survey. The idea of providing extra toll-financed lanes to bypass conges- Method: Survey. Universe: SR 91 corridor users. Sample size: tion received approval ratings of from 62% to 68% among the N = 489 (332 from 1995/1996 surveys and 157 new). Margin different occupancy groups reported (i.e., SOV, HOV-2, and of error: Not reported; specified that this varies by subgroup. HOV-3). Reported approval rates were obtained by dividing Sample type: Panel and recruited from license plate capture. the number of respondents stating that they believe the con- cept is a good idea by the total number of individuals who In the fall/winter, a third opinion survey of peak and off-peak responded. Approval ratings for the idea of varying tolls based period travelers in the SR 91 corridor was again sponsored by on congestion were lower--ranging from 40% to 45% among California Polytechnic State University as part of the evalua- occupancy groups. Approval ratings for using toll financing for tion of the variable-toll express lane facility (48). This survey new highways ranged from 61% to 69%. Between 28% and was done about one year after the lanes opened. Approval for 33% of the occupancy groups rated toll financing as the best providing extra toll-financed lanes to bypass congestion ranged method of paying for new highways (higher than for gas taxes, from 60% to 81% among the different occupancy groups vehicle registration fees, and sales tax). Most respondents (75% and lane type reported (i.e., free/toll SOV, free/toll HOV-2, to 80%) approved of replacing toll booths with electronic toll free/toll HOV-3, and off-peak). Approval ratings were higher and traffic management technology. The idea of operating the among toll lane users and off-peak users than among free lane
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19 users. Approval ratings for the idea of varying tolls based 34. Orlando, Florida (2000) on congestion ranged from 59% to 72% among occupancy groups. Approval rating for using toll financing for new high- Method: Focus groups. Number: Ten groups, with approxi- ways ranged from 61% to 78%. Between 26% and 41% of the mately 10 individuals in each. Participants: Individuals who occupancy groups rated toll financing as the best method of pay use I-4 during peak period 3+ days per week; Individuals who for new highways (compared with gas taxes, vehicle registra- use I-4 at least once per week, and Orlando visitors who used tion fees, and sales tax). Most respondents greatly approved I-4 during current stay. of replacing toll booths with electronic toll and traffic man- agement technology, at 76% to 92% approval. The idea of From May to June, focus groups were conducted for Florida's operating the express lanes as a private, for-profit enterprise Turnpike to determine how Orlando-area I-4 travelers feel received approval ratings of 41% to 75%. Approval of SOV about current travel conditions in the I-4 corridor and trans- and HOV-2 toll paying users was in the 70% to 75% range. portation improvement alternatives (49). Participants raised negative sentiments concerning adding tolls to new lanes on I-4. However, most said they would use the express lanes for 33. Orange and Los Angeles Counties, at least some trips if they were built as conceived, with tolls. California (1999) Participants' level of use would depend on the toll rates and the amount of time savings that the lanes provided. Positive reac- Method: Survey. Universe: SR 91 corridor users. Sample size: tion to the plan came as a result of conveying the full rationale N = 1,788 (1,375 new, 348 respondents from 1996 survey, for why the tolled lanes would be necessary and carefully pre- 65 from 1997/1998 surveys by University of California, Irvine senting key details of the concept. researchers). Margin of error: Not reported; specified that this varies by subgroup. Sample type: Panel, recruited from license plate capture, RDD. 35. Miami, Florida (2001�2002) In the fall of 1999, an opinion survey was sponsored by Cali- Method: Focus groups. Number: Six groups, with 8 to 14 indi- fornia Polytechnic State University as part of the evaluation of viduals in each. Participants: Commuters who use freeways the SR 91 variable-toll express lane facility (48). The principal during peak period 3+ days per week; other individuals who objective of the survey was to update earlier investigations of use freeways at least once per week; English and Spanish. public opinion. Of particular interest was the possible influ- ence on travel and opinion of the new Eastern Toll Road, which In July 2001, focus groups were conducted for the Miami opened in October 1998, about a year before this survey was Value Pricing Project to explore reactions to value pricing conducted. Approval for providing extra toll-financed lanes to and express lane alternatives and to pretest a survey instru- bypass congestion ranged from 50% to 75% among the dif- ment (50). Most participants reported that they would likely ferent occupancy groups and lane type reported (i.e., free/toll use express lanes at least occasionally if they were available SOV, free/toll HOV, free/toll HOV-2, and free/toll HOV-3+). and if they provided acceptable levels of service while not Toll lane users were more supportive than non-users. deteriorating conditions on existing lanes. They appreciated the opportunity to have a "real choice" as opposed to current Approval ratings for the idea of varying tolls based on con- conditions where the available choices involved congested gestion ranged from 30% to 50% among occupancy groups. routes during the peak periods. Several said that the oppor- Among SOV commuters, a very large difference in approval tunity to use these lanes would influence them to acquire was observed between toll lane users (53%) and non-users SunPass, the Florida DOT's prepaid toll program. Some were (28%). Higher-income commuters ($100,000+) were found concerned that those with lower incomes would have to use to show higher approval of variable tolls, as well as of toll the regular lanes, with wealthier travelers using the express lanes. Most did not react favorably to peak pricing. Higher financing in general, compared with other groups. The idea peak prices were believed to unfairly penalize commuters. of operating the express lanes as a private, for-profit enter- Virtually all disliked dynamic pricing. They liked the idea of prise received approval ratings in the 30% to 45% range. The open road tolling and especially the removal of toll plaza approval levels for toll lane users generally exceeded non- bottlenecks. users. The researchers noted that there were recent highly public controversies occurring in connection with this project. Method: Focus groups. Number: Six groups, with 8 to 14 indi- When asked whether it was a good idea to let SOVs use viduals in each. Participants: Commuters who use free- underutilized carpool lanes for a fee, provided the lanes do not ways during peak period 3+ days per week; other individ- become congested, approval ratings ranged from a low of uals who use freeways at least once per week; English and 42% for free HOV users to a high of 74% for toll SOV users. Spanish. About 45% to 50% of recent HOV commuters approved of the idea, compared with 59% to 74% of SOV commuters. In March 2002, a second set of focus groups were conducted Approval was highest among commuters with household after some of the value pricing options had been refined (50). incomes of $100,000+. In this set of groups, participants were shown a value pricing
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20 video and two sets of concept plans before discussing value 38. Statewide Minnesota (2004) pricing alternatives. Four groups were with cash customers and two were with SunPass customers. Most cash customers Method: Survey. Universe: Minnesota adults. Sample size: liked the express lanes and indicated that they would use them N = 821. Margin of error: � 3.4%. Sample type: Random at least on occasion. At the same time, all indicated that they telephone. would prefer to have the ten-lane roadway open to general use, which was viewed as being fairer to everyone. They did In January, the results of a Star Tribune Minnesota Poll found not like the idea of increasing tolls during peak periods and that 69% of Minnesota adults polled would support paying for lowering tolls during the off-peak hours. SunPass customers new highway lanes with tolls collected from drivers who were more opinionated; participants were skeptical as to choose to use them (52). Only 23% preferred to increase the whether express lanes would work safely without delays. gas tax to build new lanes and open them to everyone. Support However, most said they personally would use the express for tolls was the same in the metro area as it was statewide. The lanes if a beneficial time savings was realized. poll was taken the month that the Minnesota DOT was prepar- ing to invite private companies to present plans to finance and Method: Survey. Universe: Focus group participants and build new lanes in the metro area and recoup their investment other Miami area residents and visitors. Sample size: N = by charging tolls. Poll respondents indicated that they would 1,161. Margin of error: N/A. Sample type: Intercept. support tolls because users would pay. The article quoted res- idents as saying, "you don't have to use the toll road; but if you In September 2001, a stated preference survey was adminis- want to get out of congestion and use the toll roads, that's tered to provide estimates of the population's values of time entirely up to you." "We've got enough taxes." "I like tolls and the overall response to the value pricing concepts (50). In because I wouldn't use them and I wouldn't pay for it." Those response to the statement, "tolls should be charged on the who favored a gas tax increase saw it as a fairer way to pay new I-4 express lanes to ensure that they are not congested," for roads. "I think transportation is for everyone. To be fair respondents were almost evenly divided between agreeing about it, it's going to cost everybody. A toll road is very selec- (40%) and disagreeing (43%). More than half (54%) agreed tive [and] for the affluent." The poll indicated that those that "cars with two or more occupants should pay reduced tolls who supported toll lanes included individuals of all ages and on the new I-4 express lanes." Almost one-third (31%) dis- incomes, and nearly equal numbers of men and women. But agreed. Only 13% agreed and 72% percent disagreed with the support was more widespread among individuals from 18 to statement, "tolls should be higher whenever there is conges- 24 years old (78%) and those making less than $30,000 a year tion on toll roads and the new I-4 lanes." Respondents also (76%). A larger percentage of registered Republicans than the tended to disagree with the statement, "tolls should be higher Democratic�Farmer�Labor party supported the tolled lanes. during peak periods and reduced during off-peak periods." Sixty-two percent disagreed with the statement and 25% 39. Miami�Dade County, Florida (2005) agreed. Less than half (44%) agreed that "tolls should be charged to help pay for highway construction." Thirty-eight Method: Focus groups. Number: Nine groups, each with percent disagreed. approximately 10 individuals. Participants: Residents from a broad area surrounding the proposed project and users of the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike or SR 836; En- 36. Twin Cities, Minnesota (2002) glish, Spanish, Creole. Method: Survey. Universe: Twin Cities' citizens. Sample size: In February, focus groups were conducted by Florida's Turn- N = 800. Margin of error: Not reported. Sample type: Not pike Enterprise to determine how area travelers felt about reported. the current travel conditions in the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and SR 836 corridors and about potential In January, a survey of residents found that 57% supported traffic-improvement alternatives, such as managed lanes (53). "having the option of paying a fee to use an uncongested free- A short version of a managed lanes video was shown to respon- way when in a hurry," compared with 51% in the same survey dents. Most participants seemed to understand that the project that supported a gas tax increase (51). would involve construction of new lanes in the center of exist- ing facilities. However, few fully understood the managed 37. Twin Cities, Minnesota (2003) lane concept. They did not recognize that the lanes would be managed to ensure close to free flow conditions and most did Method: Survey. Universe: Adults. Sample size: N = 1,000. not understand how prices might vary to achieve that objec- Margin of error: Not reported. Sample type: Not reported. tive. Once participants came to understand the concept, most believed it addressed both some of their personal needs as In January, a survey of adults by the Star Tribune revealed that well as traffic issues in the study corridors. Respondents were 59% of those surveyed suggested increasing user fees as a asked how their use of the managed lanes would change at means to manage the budget shortfall (51). four different price points: $1, $2, $3, and $5 per trip above


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