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.
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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.
Where Matters
Where Matters enables informed business decisions during the site selection process. Users can evaluate labor pool demographics, commute costs, air pollution, and access to transit across over 380 metro areas in the United States.
TransitCenter
This website is dedicated to advancing public transportation through research, advocacy, and policy analysis, aiming to improve mobility and access in urban areas. It provides valuable insights and resources for enhancing transit systems.
Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) | US DOT
The ROUTES Initiative prioritizes the needs of rural America by advancing rural transportation policy and supporting rural and Tribal communities that face challenges relating to transportation safety, mobility, and economic development. The ROUTES Initiative addresses the transportation infrastructure needs of rural communities by developing user-friendly tools and information, aggregating DOT resources, and providing direct technical assistance to better connect rural communities with the funding, financing, and outreach resources available.
National Transit Institute
The National Transit Institute offers training, education, and clearinghouse services to support public transportation and enhance quality of life in the United States. They identify needs, promote, develop, and deliver high-quality programs and materials through collaborative partnerships with industry, government, institutions, and associations.
HEPGIS: Accessibility | US DOT
To aid agencies with accessibility analysis, US DOT has compiled open-source geographic information system (GIS) data, tools, and other resources. This dataset can help analyze intermodal connections for freight transfer and be utilized for spatial mapping and transportation analysis. Additionally, the site provides resources and datasets related to the built environment and best practices.
Guidebook for Measuring Multimodal Network Connectivity | US DOT
This guidebook serves as a resource for transportation planners and analysts, detailing analysis methods and measures to aid in transportation planning and programming decisions. It outlines a five-step analysis process and offers various methods and measures to support diverse planning decisions. The guidebook includes references and examples of current practices, featuring materials from five case studies conducted during the research process.