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a sense of security in a community, particularly among young people, the poor, <br />minorities, and immigrants. It was also important that ordinances should be <br />enforced or the ordinances should be eliminated. <br />Transportation <br />Concerns about transportation are common in modern sprawling suburbs of major <br />metropolitan areas, and various aspects of this issue surfaced in the Roseville area <br />focus groups. The needs were particularly noted among young people, senior <br />citizens, and immigrant families; groups which typically lack the resources or easy <br />access to personal transportation. The needs among these groups are often tough to <br />meet because, typically, they do not follow established commuter patterns. For <br />instance, these groups are more likely to need transportation for uncommon or <br />spontaneous outings, such as a trip to the mall or the doctor. Nevertheless, focus <br />group participants highlighted existing services such as Metro Mobility, Meals on <br />Wheels, and the Roseville Area Senior Program (RASP) as partial solutions. In <br />addition, participants noted Metro Transit routes are available and link the City of <br />Roseville to its municipal neighbors. <br />An interesting approach emerged during participant discussions: "Why not create <br />smaller gathering places that are accessible by walking?" The value of sidewalks <br />was emphasized here as well as the concept of an organized cadre of volunteer <br />drivers was also floated. <br />There seemed to be a consensus that greater public transportation services were an <br />inevitable and necessary part of the future. <br />Community Organizations <br />The Public Schools: There were a few generic comments about the fine quality of <br />Roseville Area Schools (although there were also a few negative perceptions of the <br />Roseville Middle School), but focus group participants had significantly more to <br />say about the school district's Community Education Department and its programs. <br />In a nutshell, participants saw the school district's Community Education program <br />as a critical connection between families and various resources available to them, <br />beyond the basic K-12 services. Focus group participants liked what they saw in <br />Community Education and wanted more. Specifically, participants wanted more <br />preschool and family opportunities; more art, music, exercise, and swimming <br />CFL Task Force Final Report, February 2014 3 <br />