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12 Why Is Public Engagement Important? Meaningful public engagement is an essential component to equity analyses.
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Lay the Foundation with Public Engagement 13 Connect For inclusive public engagement, it is critical to identify and understand underserved persons in the region, from the languages they speak to the places they live, work, and play. An analysis to identify underserved persons (Step 1)
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14 Equity Analysis in Regional Transportation Planning Processes the agency may not have considered before, ranging from new perspectives on local concerns to considerations of equitable representation on agency boards. It is critical to clearly communicate the decision-making process to all stakeholders, to demonstrate accountability, and to manage expectations.
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Lay the Foundation with Public Engagement 15 Partner with community organizations or establish advisory committees to build trust between the agency and the communities in need of engagement. Partnerships encourage MPO staff and decision makers to deepen their sensitivity toward the needs and concerns of underserved persons and to pursue creative joint initiatives.
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16 Equity Analysis in Regional Transportation Planning Processes Meeting activities that involve direct expenses can range from renting a venue, purchasing refreshments, and printing materials (perhaps in multiple languages) , to arranging free transit passes and/or rides, providing translators, and hiring professional child-care providers.
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Lay the Foundation with Public Engagement 17 Resources ARC (Atlanta Regional Commission)
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