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... 8 chapter three SURVEY RESULTS From an Internet search targeting adopt-a-stop programs, a diverse group of large, small, urban, suburban, and rural systems throughout the United States was selected to receive a copy of the survey. The survey had 52 questions and is included as Appendix A of this report.
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... 9 public relations and marketing tools such as advertising at station stops, press releases, and presentations at community events. Not only do agencies recruit volunteer workers, but two agencies reported that they also solicit donations (money and supplies)
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... 10 broken glass, removing graffiti (although several agencies do permit graffiti removal) , or altering or fixing stops or fixtures.
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... 11 always those agencies that use volunteers at transit hubs and train stations. MEASURES OF SUCCESS Respondents use a variety of tools to evaluate the success of the adopt-a-stop programs: the number of stops or stations adopted (69%)

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