Phase 2 Outreach Plan - Buffalo, NY ITS4US Deployment Project
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Summary
This document outlines the Phase 2 Outreach Plan for the Buffalo, NY ITS4US Deployment Project, a U.S. Department of Transportation initiative aimed at improving mobility and accessibility for underserved communities. The project focuses on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) and three surrounding neighborhoods—Fruit Belt, Masten Park, and Allentown—which contain populations with low income, disabilities, older adults, and limited English proficiency. The primary motivation is to provide efficient, affordable, and accessible transportation options to healthcare, jobs, and economic development opportunities, addressing historical gaps in private sector investment for these areas. The plan details a comprehensive communication strategy designed to build community support, foster partnerships among institutional stakeholders, and share industry lessons. The project involves deploying four integrated subsystems: a Complete Trip Platform (CTP) mobile app for accessible trip planning; a Community Shuttle subsystem utilizing both human-driven and self-driving shuttles; Smart Infrastructure for wayfinding and intersection assistance; and a Performance Dashboard. Outreach targets specific audiences, including potential system users, local partners, employers, and industry stakeholders. Messaging emphasizes transit access to healthcare and jobs, the integration of accessible technology, and the development of scalable universal design models. The methodology involves a structured approach to communication management, platform utilization, and public relations. The plan defines roles and responsibilities for the outreach team and coordinates with USDOT. Communication platforms include branding assets, a deployment webpage, social media, and local stakeholder engagement through community meetings and onsite events. Non-local outreach includes conferences, trade journals, and USDOT-organized activities. The strategy prioritizes the CTP app as the primary entry point for users, with specific calls-to-action tailored to different audience groups. The document also outlines a detailed schedule for outreach activities from June 2022 through December 2025, covering workshops, webinars, and industry publications. The significance of this plan lies in its structured approach to ensuring stakeholder engagement and measuring outreach effectiveness through defined success criteria and impact assessments. By focusing on underserved populations and integrating advanced technologies like self-driving shuttles and smart infrastructure, the project aims to create a replicable model for accessible transportation. The outreach efforts are designed to address specific community needs, such as improved sidewalk accessibility and first-mile/last-mile connectivity, while managing public interest in emerging technologies. This plan ensures that the deployment not only tests technical solutions but also builds the necessary social and institutional support for sustainable, equitable mobility improvements in the Buffalo region.
Key finding
The document serves as a strategic communication framework rather than a report of completed research results, detailing planned outreach activities to support the deployment of accessible transportation technologies.
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