Public Engagement
MetroQuest Acquired By Social Pinpoint
For more than 25 years MetroQuest has been at the leading edge of innovation and best practices for effective, inclusive public involvement for DOTs, MPOs, regional transportation agencies, and firms. Today, we are delighted to announce that MetroQuest has been acquired by Social Pinpoint, a leading provider of innovative solutions for community engagement. As a…
Read More[TIPS] 6 Benefits of Digital Community Engagement
You may be wondering – what’s all the fuss about online engagement tools? Don’t the traditional methods work just fine? Digital tools have a few key advantages over traditional methods of public engagement. Here are six of the most common benefits of online engagement that we hear from organizations: 1. Reach a Diverse Audience …
Read MoreFAQ on Phase-by-Phase: Unbundling MnDOT’s Winning Virtual Public Engagement Strategy
For our April webinar, we were thrilled to be joined by the experts behind the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s successful public engagement project. Stephanie Castellanos, Public Engagement Officer from MnDOT and Hannah Johnson, Professional Transportation Planner, Alliant Engineering, share insights from their Hwy 25 – Buffalo to Monticello Corridor Study and guide us step-by-step through…
Read MoreHow to Create a Compelling Brand for Your Community Engagement Project
Good branding makes people excited to get involved and will garner more interest and sharing on social media networks. Good brands get recognized and increase public participation.
Read MoreWrapping Up and Reporting Your Virtual Public Involvement Results the Right Way
Our Virtual Public Involvement Checklist for Success blog series has discussed ways to begin planning your online engagement project and shared a 3-step guide to best engage your target audience. Finally, it’s time to discuss the third and final phase: reporting. Everything we do throughout the planning and engagement process leads to one thing… results.…
Read More3-Step Guide to Help You Through the Public Engagement Phase
Do you have a public engagement plan ready to be put into action? In the first part of this blog series, we covered some valuable steps to remember when planning your virtual public involvement. Now, let’s talk about the engagement phase! Our Virtual Public Involvement Checklist for Success asks the right questions to ensure you…
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