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From checkbox to changemaker- my thoughts on how public engagement is evolving and could be leveraged to create more equitable transportation solutions. #infrastructure #transportation #publicengagement

"Happy community, successful project.” Read below for more on why meaningful community involvement drives the success of infrastructure projects. Narrative of Enduring Community Value General Session of the APTA Rail Conference (Ian Coss, Phillip Eng, Felicia A., Andy Byford, Ryan Snow).

Public engagement in transportation projects has continuously evolved and is vital to ensuring that projects meet their goals and benefit everyone. Chhavi Dhingra, Senior Public Engagement Manager, discusses the importance of public engagement involvement and how WSB can support your community. https://lnkd.in/gC-SSRik

A fantastic appointment as we continue to work with West Yorkshire Combined Authority supporting their Mass Transit portfolio - A significant infrastructure initiative designed to improve public transportation across the region Here’s a quick summary of its benefits: 1. Improved Connectivity: enhancing connections between key towns and cities within West Yorkshire, making it easier and faster for people to travel across the region, boosting access to jobs, education, and services. 2. Economic Growth: By improving transport links, the programme will support economic growth by attracting investment, encouraging business development, and creating jobs. 3. Environmental Benefits: The introduction of a mass transit system is expected to reduce car dependency, lowering carbon emissions and contributing to cleaner air. 4. Social Inclusion: making travel more accessible and affordable for all residents, reducing social inequality. Improved public transport is crucial in connecting underserved communities to opportunities. 5. Urban Regeneration: Enhanced transit can stimulate urban regeneration, revitalising areas around transit hubs and encouraging more sustainable urban development patterns. 6. Future-Proofing: The mass transit system is being designed to meet the region's future needs, accommodating anticipated population growth and the evolving demands of modern cities. Click on the link below to read more about how we are supporting this impritant initiative ⬇️ Clare Wood Michael Cowland Katie Hulland #WYCA #MassTransit #connectivity #majorprogrammes #majorprojects

💡 Thanks for flagging the Planning Hub Caroline Brown in the Programme for Government. Its aim is to ‘build capacity and resilience, and to improve consistency and efficiency in decision-making’ with an initial focus on hydrogen applications then moving on to housing and onshore wind. 💫 At Planning Aid Scotland we stand ready to bring our community engagement and planning expertise to support the success of what the Planning Hub aims to achieve. 🗣️ Good community engagement is crucial to inclusive participation in the planning system and to getting the best decisions and places for our communities. If we don’t get this right, delay and disillusionment will only get worse. ❓Interesting to note the Planning Hub sits between references to Regional Economic Partnerships and Community Wealth Building. The Hub will no doubt aim to be plugged into the regions and local communities in the context of the need for a Local Government funding model that is sustainable, empowering and benefits the communities it serves. #planninghub #community #empowerment #engagement

Driving Success for Nottinghamshire 🚧 We’re delighted to share the successful outcome of the public inquiry for Nottinghamshire County Council’s A614/A6097 Junctions Improvement Scheme, a project set to improve regional traffic flow and connectivity. Through expert witness support from Nigel Billingsley, Head of our National Utilities & Infrastructure Team North, and the Bruton Knowles team, critical agreements with landowners were achieved, avoiding the need for a public inquiry. This milestone showcases the importance of collaboration, preparation, and expert guidance in delivering infrastructure projects that benefit local communities. #Infrastructure #ExpertWitness #CompulsoryPurchase

Georgia Ports is investing $120 million in grants to improve electrical and rail infrastructure, targeting community development and enhancing logistics efficiency. These improvements are part of an effort to support long-term growth and strengthen the region's infrastructure. https://okt.to/2NeKGH

#ICYMI: We published the Blueprint for Regional Mobility: 5-Year Refresh, an update of the region’s first employer-led transportation agenda from Baltimore to Richmond for an equitable, innovative and seamless superregional transportation network that enhances economic competitiveness and quality of life. Recognizing major shifts since the original publication in 2018, we’ve identified priorities that reflect today’s regional landscape and ongoing discussions with cross-sector stakeholders:    1️⃣ Implement sustainable funding for regional transit agencies, including Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and Maryland Department of Transportation MTA;   2️⃣ Advance the Red Line light rail project in Baltimore;   3️⃣ Restore Washington, D.C. as a world-class passenger rail hub through the Washington Union Station Expansion Project and the new Long Bridge;   4️⃣ Restore Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge;   5️⃣ Support transit-oriented development and economically competitive land uses; and  6️⃣ Facilitate employer signaling on infrastructure investments. Read the report for the full list of Refreshed Next Moves for the region, its residents and its business community: https://bit.ly/3SuFZTm  

It is always good to know what is happening regarding road improvements.

Thinking about #transit projects? Check out this guide for effective planning and public participation! #CommunityEngagement is key. We've summarized insights from transit agencies into a roadmap with four steps for community-focused mobility. https://hubs.la/Q02W2xQl0