Posts by Bailey Macgillivray
Increased Public Participation in Transit Planning Builds Support for Sustainable Transportation
From the very beginning, we at MetroQuest have made it our mission to deliver great online public engagement experiences that broaden outreach to meaningfully include the public in planning more livable places and moving more people. We always love to see great online surveys used to engage the public in transit planning! After all, it’s…
Read More5 Reasons Planners Need a Unique Online Public Engagement Toolbox
For government agencies, “online public engagement” encompasses a variety of tools and services. In particular, planners need unique tools that serve their needs: here’s why.
Read More6 Tips to Engage Thousands using Nextdoor to Promote Your Agency’s Survey
The City of Austin recently used MetroQuest, in partnership with national planning and design consulting firm, Kimley-Horn & Associates, to engage over 5,100 participants online! Their outstanding success is based on two factors: a great outreach plan and a fantastic MetroQuest survey that turned visitors into survey respondents. Before discussing the latter in my next…
Read MoreClimate Change – Engaging the Public to Improve Sustainability
The climate is changing. Around the globe, incredibly important work is being done to address the effects of climate change on humans, animals, ecosystems – in fact, the entire planet. At MetroQuest, we’re thrilled to be a part of the solution, helping governments and planning firms to facilitate meaningful engagement with communities on climate change…
Read More[MEET METROQUEST] Norma Hogan, Customer Success Manager
We get excited about all types of urban and transportation planning topics here at MetroQuest. Sustainability is definitely something we’re all passionate about, but perhaps one of us tops the list. I’d like to introduce you to Norma Hogan whose pursuit of sustainability is inspiring others at work, home and in our community. Let’s get…
Read MoreHow to Engage Residents in Sustainable Transportation Planning
With climate change becoming an increasingly important issue, we’ve seen several transportation planners use the dynamic features of MetroQuest to take action! We would like to acknowledge the San Diego Regional Planning Agency (SANDAG), Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), and the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI) for their…
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