COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH THE PUBLIC

Transportation agencies should develop a rapport with the public to enhance communications about transportation projects and problems with community residents. This article identifies many effective communications strategies, including: citizen brochures, radio talk show interviews, regular newspaper columns, block parties, project newsletters, presentations to civic and social groups, community workshops, and ceremonial grand openings. Each strategy is discussed in detail.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Lalani, N
  • Gerard, D G
• Publication Date: 1995-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 50-52
• Serial:
  • ITE Journal
  • Volume: 65
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
  • ISSN: 0162-8178
  • Serial URL: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Communications; Development; Public information programs; Public policy; Public relations; Strategic planning; Transportation operations; Transportation planning
• Uncontrolled Terms: Public interest; Public support
• Old TRIS Terms: Transportation administration; Transportation development
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Policy; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00712725
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Oct 17 1995 12:00AM