Episode 4: Accessible Community Involvement for Public Transit

Authors and public transit leaders Ron Brooks and Kristen Joyner discuss their book, All Aboard: Conducting Accessible Community Involvement for Public Transit. Plus the latest public transportation news.

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Summary

In this episode of Transportopia, Rick L’Amie discusses the critical role of public engagement in transit systems with Kristen Joyner and Ron Brooks, co-authors of 'All Aboard, Conducting Accessible Community Involvement for Public Transit.' They explore the challenges and successes of meaningful public involvement, the importance of accessibility, and the future of technology in enhancing community engagement in transit. The conversation emphasizes the need for agencies to listen to their communities and adapt to their needs to create effective and inclusive transit systems.

Takeaways

Public involvement is essential for effective transit systems.

Engagement should be meaningful and inclusive.

Agencies often struggle with outdated practices.

Technology can enhance public engagement efforts.

Leadership attitude impacts the success of engagement.

Accessible meetings are crucial for participation.

Feedback from the community leads to better projects.

Public agencies must comply with accessibility regulations.

Simple changes can significantly improve engagement.

The future of transit relies on community input.

Sound Bites

"Attitude is everything in leadership."

"It's really all about listening, right?"

"We will have the audio version coming out soon."