Research Theme: Public Involvement
Public Involvement

Definition: Exploring methods of public involvement in transportation planning processes
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- Developing and Advancing Effective Public Involvement and Environmental Justice Strategies for Rural and Small Communities
This research worked with six transportation agencies to help develop general strategies for public involvement in local transportation planning in rural and small urban communities.
- Geographic Specificity and Positionality of Public Input in Transportation: A Rural Transportation Planning Case from Central Texas
A study of two transportation planning public engagement methods and how their findings can best be incorporated into transportation plans.
- Navigating Our Future: Best Practices Case Studies from the Tennessee Regions’ Roundtable Network
This report consists of case studies of best practices in community and transportation planning throughout Tennessee.
- Planning Secondary Road Network for Low-Speed Vehicles in Small or Medium-Sized City with Google Earth
The paper provides an overview of low- speed vehicles (LSVs) and the effective integration of a roadway system for LSVs in urban areas.
- Midsize Cities on the Move: A Look at the Next Generation of Rapid Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, and Streetcar Projects in the United States
This report reviews innovative transit solutions from midsize cities across the United States.
- Transit in Small Cities: A Primer for Planning, Siting and Designing Transit Facilities in Oregon
This guidebook highlights the importance and benefits of transit in small cities, and how to integrate transit to promote community goals.
- Collaborative Planning for Clean Energy Initiatives in Small to Mid-Sized Cities
A paper that investigates clean energy initiatives in small to mid-sized cities, and how such cities can implement similar programs.
- Assessing Leadership Influences Within Public Involvement Programs for Transportation Projects: A Mixed-methods Study
This study looks into the current system and requirements of public involvement and interaction with policymakers in projects in the transportation industry.