Phase 1 Outreach Plan— ARC ITS4US Deployment Project
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Summary
This document outlines the Phase 1 Outreach Plan for the Safe Trips in a Connected Transportation Network (ST-CTN) project, a deployment initiative led by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The project is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Complete Trip – ITS4US Deployment Program, which aims to enhance transportation accessibility, safety, and mobility for underserved communities. These target populations include individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities, older adults, low-income residents, and those with limited English proficiency. The ST-CTN concept integrates advanced technologies—such as connected vehicles (CV), transit signal priority (TSP), machine learning, and predictive analytics—into an open-source web and mobile application to support safe, complete, and personalized multimodal trips. The outreach plan establishes the communication strategy for the project’s deployment and operations phases (Phases 2 and 3). It defines specific roles, including an Outreach Lead to coordinate requests and an Outreach Spokesperson for media interactions. The plan identifies two primary communication objectives: raising awareness of the project’s innovative technologies and recruiting end-users from the target demographics. To achieve these goals, the plan details a media strategy tailored to various audiences, including underserved communities, advocacy groups, media outlets, and industry professionals. Communication channels include a dedicated deployment website, social media platforms, conferences, on-site public meetings, and local community outreach events. The strategy emphasizes providing accessible information and training materials to facilitate user adoption and engagement. The document further specifies the development and delivery of outreach materials, ensuring they include language and accessibility accommodations. It includes a detailed schedule for outreach activities, such as workshops, webinars, and industry publications, extending through October 2025. The plan also outlines coordination protocols with the USDOT for branding and material consistency. To evaluate the effectiveness of these efforts, the document establishes success criteria and an impact assessment planning framework. This ensures that outreach activities are measurable and aligned with the project’s broader goals of improving traveler experience and transferring knowledge to other agencies interested in replicating similar solutions. The significance of this plan lies in its structured approach to engaging vulnerable populations in the adoption of intelligent transportation systems. By focusing on accessibility and inclusive communication, the ST-CTN project seeks to demonstrate how integrated technology can address mobility challenges for those who face significant barriers to independent travel. The use of open-source tools and replicable solutions aims to provide a model for other regions to enhance their transportation networks. The outreach plan serves as a critical component of the project’s success, ensuring that technological advancements are effectively communicated and utilized by the communities they are designed to serve.
Key finding
The document establishes a comprehensive outreach framework designed to promote the ST-CTN deployment project and recruit end-users from underserved communities in Gwinnett County through targeted media and community engagement strategies.
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