Public Engagement Working Group
Lori Maher, GTC, Chair
Angelica Gonzalez, GBNRTC, Co-Chair
Jack Mance, A/GFTC
Brian Cohen, BMTS
Leigh McCullen, BMTS
Kathi Quiles, CRTC
Stephen Maples, CRTC
Mark Debald, DCTC
Emily Dozier, DCTC
Tara Grogan, DCTC
Kevin Meindl, ECTC
Mike Perry, ECTC
Courtney Taylor, ECTC
Olivia Lovejoy, ECTC
Amy Weymouth, GBNRTC
Adam Palmer, HOCTC
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Julie Richmond, HOCTC
Fernando deAragon, ITCTC
Sherry Southe, NYMTC
Maura Fitzpatrick, NYMTC
Stephanie Brooks, NYMTC
Rossana Weitekamp, NYMTC
Alan Sorensen, OCTC
Jessica Ridgeway, OCTC
Jim D'Agostino, SMTC
Joey DiStefano, SMTC
Meghan Vitale, SMTC
Brian Slack, UCTC
Jennifer Docteur, WJCTC
Benjamin Fischer, FHWA
Kaylie Kramer, FHWA
Public engagement best practices include storytelling, using plain language, managing media and social media, and ensuring equitable and inclusive conversations and practices.
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The Public Engagement Working Group brings together MPOs and New York State, federal, and other planning partners to network and stay informed about best practices in public engagement.
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Public Engagement Group Goals
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Provide a Forum for Sharing Best Practices: Hold bimonthly meetings via videoconference to share best practices, tools, and exchange ideas. Consider one in-person gathering per year. Share updates to state and federal guidance and regulations especially related to conducting public outreach for core work products.
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Engage with Partners and Stakeholders: Collaborate with NYSAMPO Working Groups and seek opportunities to exchange knowledge and expertise.
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Produce Technical Guidance and Resources: Maintain digital references including shared file systems, links to best practices, and regularly post relevant resources to the Public Engagement Working Group page on the NYSAMPO website.
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Training: Provide training on key concepts and techniques for public engagement, including tools to engage with traditionally underrepresented groups.
2024 Meeting Minutes
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Click the image above to view the current Work Plan