Connecting the DOTs: Planning & Engagement Leaders Unite to Improve Outreach

NOTE: This Event Has Been Postponed

Wednesday, May 24 2023

7am Pacific | 10am Eastern (3 hour event)

Connect with transportation planning leaders across America and participate in thoughtful discussions about successful public engagement to better serve our communities.

MetroQuest is happy to bring back Connect the DOTs, a virtual peer-to-peer roundtable for DOT planning leaders to spark insightful dialog about community engagement in the current transportation planning landscape. This invite-only event is your opportunity to share your experiences and learn from your peers in a safe and transparent environment.

Join us on May 24th for this three-hour interactive meeting with planning experts from DOTs across the country. Our goal is to have coast-to-coast DOT representation in the roundtable dialog. You will virtually ‘meet’ your peers, respond to polls, receive real-time feedback, and have rich discussions with industry leaders.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with like-minded colleagues in this unique collaboration opportunity led by people who are just as passionate about public engagement as you are.

You don’t need to have all the answers to attend-we don’t have them either. But we all share the same integral mission: to better serve and build trust with our communities. This is an open space to not simply share solutions but explain where we are in our efforts. Through shared experiences and aspirations, we can work towards a common goal of better serving our communities.

In this event, we will discuss:

Equity Mapping and Defining Successful Engagement
Investing in Disadvantaged Communities
The Highs and Lows of Community Engagement
How to Qualify to Claim Your Share of Justice40 Funds

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Dave Biggs

Chief Engagement Officer,
MetroQuest

Dave is a die-hard champion of community engagement and has built a reputation for leading edge community outreach. He is an internationally-recognized speaker, author, and public engagement strategist focusing on the use of software tools to enhance community participation for planning projects. Dave is honored to serve as an advisor on best practices for public involvement to many planning agencies such as the APA, FHWA, and TRB and public participation organizations such as IAP2 and NCDD.

Connecting the DOTs Agenda

May 24, 2023 | 10:00am-1:00pm EST

10:00-10:10

Welcome

Connecting the DOTs kicks off with introductions and a quick breakdown of the event!

10:10-10:25

TxDOT Case Study

Get inspired by how TxDOT engaged nearly 8,000 participants in their I-20 Corridor Study.

10:25-11:10

Metrics: Defining and Measuring Success in Public Engagement

An open discussion to share different perspectives on equitable public engagement.

11:10-11:25

Break

11:25-12:10

Closing the Gaps: Justice40, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

An open discussion surrounding our public outreach efforts and reflect on what can be done to better serve our community.

12:10-12:50

Community Engagement Today and Tomorrow: What’s working? What’s not? What’s next?

An open discussion on community engagement, our successes, and how to improve.

12:50-1:00

Wrap-Up & Closing

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FAQs

What is Connecting the DOTs? Expand

Connecting the DOTs is a virtual peer-to-peer roundtable for DOT planning leaders to discuss community engagement in transportation planning.

Who is invited to attend Connecting the DOTs? Expand

Connecting the DOTs is an invite-only event for DOT planning leaders across America.

When is the Connecting the DOTs event taking place? Expand

The Connecting the DOTs event is taking place on May 24th via a teams meeting. After you sign up, we will send you the meeting link and invite prior to the start day/time.

How long is the Connecting the DOTs event? Expand

The Connecting the DOTs event is a three-hour interactive meeting.

What can I expect to gain from attending Connecting the DOTs? Expand

You can expect to participate in thoughtful discussions about successful public engagement, learn from your peers in a safe and transparent environment, and collaborate with like-minded colleagues.

What is the goal of Connecting the DOTs? Expand

The goal of Connecting the DOTs is to spark insightful dialog about community engagement in the current transportation planning landscape and work towards a common goal of better serving our communities.

How many DOTs will be represented in the roundtable dialog? Expand

The goal is to have DOTs around the US represented in the roundtable dialog.

Will I have the opportunity to connect with my peers? Expand

Yes, you will have the opportunity to virtually ‘meet’ your peers, respond to polls, and have rich discussions with industry leaders.

What type of activities will take place during the event? Expand

During the event, you can respond to polls and engage in rich discussions with industry leaders.

What is the cost to attend Connecting the DOTs? Expand

It is free to attend Connecting the DOTs.

Who will be facilitating or leading the Connecting the DOTs event? Expand

Dave Biggs will be facilitating the event.