Stakeholder Attitudes, Knowledge and Engagement in Local Road Systems Planning Decision-Making

Status: Complete
Report Date: 10/11/2017

Summary:

Communication concepts such as funding for local road systems is an ongoing challenge that public works managers face when engaging with stakeholders, policymakers and the public. Through survey research and case studies of four Minnesota local jurisdictions, the research team found that early and frequent multimedia outreach, as well as inclusion of stakeholders in decision making, promotes citizen engagement and increases long-term satisfaction with project outcomes. Clear expectations, descriptions and explanations build public trust in the agency.

Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator: Guillermo Narvaez

Co-Principal Investigator: Kathryn Quick

Technical Liaison: Bruce Hasbargen

Project Coordinator: Debra Fick

Panel Members:
Darin Mielke - Carver County - Assistant Public Works Director
Gina Baas - Center for Transportation Studies
Kenneth Buckeye - Commissioner's Staff
Lyndon Robjent - Carver County
Paul Czech - Metro District
Paul Oehme - City of Lakeville
Ryan Wilson - Metro District
Wayne Sandberg - Washington County

Final Deliverables:

Stakeholder Attitudes, Knowledge and Engagement in Local Road Systems Planning and Decision Making (Report #2017-39)
Engaging the Public in Local Road Funding Decisions (Research Summary)