Over the past decade, the ACL-funded Transit Planning 4 All initiative has promoted the development and dissemination of best practices in transit planning inclusive of people with disabilities and older adults. A major component of these efforts is funding a series of demonstration projects, each seeking to increase inclusion in transportation planning. Transit Planning 4 All is hosting an online roundtable series with representatives from these demonstration projects to discuss the lessons learned. Each roundtable will include time for audience questions and dialogue. All sessions will be recorded and will be posted on the Transit Planning 4 All website.
Captioning and American Sign Language will be provided for each of these events. A separate registration is required to attend each roundtable.
Lessons Learned on Communication for Inclusive Transit Planning
June 2nd – 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET
Topics will include effective communication for outreach and input from the community, informing and engaging partners, communication within inclusive planning Steering Committees, and addressing cross-cultural issues.
Speakers: Karen Estes, Knoxville Knox Area Community Action Committee, TN; Staci Sahoo, Hopelink, WA
Lessons Learned on Engagement Strategies for Inclusive Transportation Planning
June 28th – 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET
Topics will include how to engage older adults and people with disabilities in the planning process, ensuring their roles within the process are effective, how to provide effective supports for those involved in planning, and creating an overall culture of diverse engagement.
Speakers: Kiana Parker, Seattle Department of Transportation; Zoe Miller, Independent Consultant, Portland, ME
Lessons Learned on Measuring Success for Inclusive Transportation Planning
July 14th – 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET
The focus of this roundtable will be on determining the success of inclusive planning processes, including defining success, what measures should be used, how to determine the level of inclusiveness of planning efforts, and methods for measurement.
Speakers: Shawn Brennan, Montgomery (MD) County Aging & Disability Services; Jackie Connor, Clovernook, OH
Transit Planning 4 All project partners include the Community Transportation Association of America, DJB Evaluation Consulting, Institute for Community Inclusion – UMass Boston, USAging