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12 Chapter 4: Conclusions and Suggested Research The Handbook has been tested and is ready for use. Transit boards are the predominant market and audience for this product. However, the National Academy of Sciences could utilize several means to disseminate the Handbook. They can promote the Handbook through funding organizations, metropolitan planning organizations, trade associations, and citizen representative groups. With the recent financial scandals arising in different sectors of the economy, stakeholders are weary of boardsâ poor performance and lack of accountability. The Handbook resulting from this study gives the public transit industry a tool for discussion, and it facilitates goal-setting that will allow boards to measure and document their achievements toward self-defined goals. The Handbook was field-tested on a small sample. The research team believes that there will be future alterations to the Handbook as it is more widely distributed and applied. Substantial flexibility was built into the Handbook in order to attract the broadest possible usage. This report describes the methods used to formulate the Handbook. The actual Handbook is a stand-alone product; it is not included in this report.
