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percent rate teen programs similarly. In general, then, both programming and facilities are well-regarded in the community. Sixty-seven percent of the sample reported households usage of the paved pathways for non-motorized vehicles. They are used primarily far recreational purposes. Winter maintenance efforts were highly rated: eighty percent of thase expressing opinions said the efforts were "excellent" ar "goad." Like other park system components, paved pathways are used extensively and ranked highly by Ru��iil1� i��id��its. Perceptions of safety were garnered in two ways. Ninety- five percent of the sample felt safe in their residences at night. But, thirty-one percent indicated they would not feel safe at night walking aZone in their neighborhoods. This was tied directly to people wha felt th� streets in their neighborhoods were inadequately lit with street lights. The number af people expressing concern about neighborhood safety is somewhat higher than the suburban norm. Only six percent of the residents were incorrect abaut the use of the 911 telephane number. But, twenty percent did nat realize the number could be used to report in-progress suspicious occurrences. More information about the emergency number may be needed. One aspect of the 911 service did receive outstanding ratings: ninety-one percent af those expressing opinions rated the ambulance service as "excellent" or "good." When asked to indicate the severity in Roseville of a list of sociaZ problems, thirty-six percent of the citizenry viewed vandalism as a major problem and thirty-three percent saw alcahol and chemical abuse similarly. Reckless driving and teen pregnancy were viewed as major problems by approximately twenty- five percent. Spouse and/or child abuse and juvenile suicide ranked next at about seventeen percent. Racial problems and bias was viewed seriausly by thirteen percent. Gangs of juvenile delinquents, crack houses, and Satanic cults ranked last at less than six percent each. Forty percent also reported that speeding automabiles and other traffic was a major problem in their neighborhood. Preventian of property crimes and programs aimed at drug problems should be prioritized as public safety initiatives. Seventy-two percent of the sample were aware that the Roseville Fire Department is a paid, part-time organization. A similar percentage would support spending additional funds to provide a fire safety and prevention program; in fact, fifty-four percent favor a tax increase, if needed to fund this type of program. Ninety-six percent said they have smoke detectors in their residences, and eighty-five percent tested them xegularly. Current emergency medical services were deemed adequate by ninety-two percent of those offering opinions. Residents go primarily to Saint Paul facilities, Group Health, Minneapolis facilities, the Roseville Clinic, and Midway for medical 5