Resources
This resource library is a collection of tools and informational resources to help communities scope, address, and better define key aspects of their transportation reconnection projects.
Filter resources by the transportation reconnection themes listed in the menu below.
Community Engagement and Community-based Stewardship, Management, and Partnerships
Community engagement and community-based partnerships are vital for fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration within a community. By actively involving residents in decision-making processes and initiatives, communities can leverage local knowledge, resources, and skills to address challenges effectively. This approach enhances community resilience and strengthens social cohesion residents, leading to a more vibrant and thriving community overall.
Virtual Public Involvement (VPI) Toolkit | US DOT
This toolkit is a collection of resources and strategies to enhance public involvement, aiming to foster a clearer understanding of the community’s feedback on transportation system performance and needs.
Best Practices for Conducting Mobility Needs Assessments | The Greenlining Institute
This guide emphasizes best practices for conducting mobility needs assessments for community transportation planning. It provides guidelines to ensure that transportation initiatives address local community needs effectively.
PlanWorks | US DOT
An online tool designed to facilitate collaborative decision-making in transportation planning and project development. It focuses on critical decision points across various stages including long-range planning, programming, corridor planning, and environmental review. PlanWorks recommends optimal times and methods for engaging cross-disciplinary partners and stakeholder groups, promoting consensus-building throughout these processes.
Main Street, California | Caltrans
This guide emphasizes the unique role of state highways as community main streets, highlighting the importance of designing these roads to meet the needs of all users and enhance community value. It offers practical strategies, photo examples, and resources for fostering collaboration and shared vision among stakeholders.
I-5 Rose Quarter Independent Cover Assessment | ZGF
This case study highlights the importance of community engagement in project improvement. The active involvement of local residents and stakeholders with the planners not only ensured the project met the community’s needs but also cultivated a sense of ownership and stewardship, leading to its sustained success.
How to Engage Low-Literacy and Limited-English-Proficiency Populations | US DOT
This report details effective approaches for identifying and involving low-literacy and limited-English-proficiency communities in transportation decision-making processes.
Community Organization Webinar Series | US DOT
A previously recorded webinar designed to enhance the knowledge of community-based organizations and empower their involvement in local public transportation initiatives by offering insights into federal resources.
Community Connections Toolbox | US DOT
This resource hub offers creative tools and strategies that state DOTs, MPOs, local and Tribal governments, and other practitioners can use to bring communities together and connect people to services and opportunities.
Principles to Guide State Department of Transportation and Community Collaboration | The Greenlining Institute
This guide outlines principles for state DOT to effectively collaborate with communities throughout transportation planning and development. It aims to ensure that transportation policies and projects prioritize effective engagement strategies and outcomes for all community members.