The NYC Streets Plan’s Digital Path to Equitable Community Engagement

The future of New York City is one where everyone has access to reliable and environmentally-friendly transportation options, as well as safe and welcoming streets and public spaces. To achieve this vision, the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is developing its first NYC Streets Plan, a five-year master plan that must respond equitably to the uniqueness of the City’s many neighborhoods and local needs. 

Examining digital community engagement through the lens of the NYC Streets Plan process, Celeste Frye, CEO of Public Works Partners, and Christopher Hrones of the NYC DOT will explore how to reach target audiences virtually, including those often marginalized, to prioritize vital transportation projects and programs. Learn strategies for equitable public engagement using digital platforms — such as interactive MetroQuest surveys and virtual workshops — and share your insights on what’s most important when designing a planning process from the ground up. Attendees will discover how, even with limited resources, it’s possible — and essential — to effectively connect with community members where they are.