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... (Check one only.) Yes Æ Please attach studies to the completed survey.
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... In your jurisdiction, is littering a strict liability offence1? (Check one only.)
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... Yes Æ Specify: _____________________________________________________________________ No, but we are in the process of adopting these rules No, but these rules are under consideration No, this is not something we are considering at this time Not sure/Do not know 20a. In your jurisdiction, what are the penalties for roadside littering?
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... : ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 23. Does your jurisdiction have any other legislation regarding littering and anti-littering that applies to roadside littering?
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... Other ÆSpecify:____________________________________________________________________ 28. Does your jurisdiction have a "litter hotline" where citizens can report roadside littering?
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... Does the DOT use any of the following products to reduce roadside litter? (Check one per row.)
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... Billboards f. Roadside signs concerning littering fines g.
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... Which of the following programs are employed in your jurisdiction for roadside litter collection? (Check one per row.)
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... PART 7: PERFORMANCE MEASURES 44. How often does your jurisdiction conduct a roadside litter survey?
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... Yes Æ Please attach details and results to the completed survey No, but this is being developed No, but this is under consideration No, this is not something we are considering at this time Not sure/Do not know END OF QUESTIONNAIRE Please return the completed questionnaire by Friday, June 6, 2008 via e-mail, fax, or postal mail to: Gerry Forbes E-mail: gerry@intus.ca Intus Road Safety Engineering Inc. Fax: 905-332-9777 RR 2 2606 Bluffs Way Milton, ON L9T 2X6 CANADA Thank you for your participation!
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... 56 APPENDIX B Survey Responses PART 1: CONTACT INFORMATION Agencies that responded to the survey: United States Canada Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Facilities Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Transportation & Works Arizona Department of Transportation Ontario Ministry of Transportation California Department of Transportation Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Public Works Connecticut Department of Transportation Quebec Ministere des Transport Delaware Department of Transportation Saskatchewan Highways Florida Department of Transportation Yukon Territories Department of Highways and Public Works Indiana Department of Transportation Iowa Department of Transportation Kansas Department of Transportation Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Louisiana Department of Transportation Maryland State Highway Administration Michigan Department of Transportation Minnesota Department of Transportation Mississippi Department of Transportation Missouri Department of Transportation Montana Department of Transportation Nevada Department of Transportation New Hampshire Department of Transportation New Mexico Department of Transportation Ohio Department of Transportation Oregon Department of Transportation Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Tennessee Department of Transportation Texas Department of Transportation Utah Department of Transportation Vermont Agency of Transportation Virginia Department of Transportation Washington State Department of Ecology Wisconsin Department of Transportation Wyoming Department of Transportation
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... DOTs reported the quantity of litter collected by weight, volume, area, truckloads, and bags. Numerous respondents indicated that the cost of litter disposal is not separated from the cost of litter collection, and was included in the cost reported in 8e.
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... Has your jurisdiction completed any studies to determine the impact of roadside litter on tourism, economic development, etc.? N = 39 Percentage Of All Excl.


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