Optimizing Online Surveys for Diverse and Equitable Public Engagement Webinar 10/19

Join MetroQuest on Wednesday, October 19th for a webinar titled Optimizing Online Surveys for Diverse and Equitable Public Engagement. The webinar will be hosted by Dave Biggs, Emily Margitan, and Gerard Penalosa, all three from our very own MetroQuest. This webinar brings together experts on virtual public engagement to discuss the most effective strategies for designing surveys that support diverse and equitable participation. They will unpack how planners can utilize online surveys as part of a deliberate effort to build diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dave Biggs, Chief Engagement Officer at MetroQuest, will share some of his research on how diversity and inclusion are distinct and necessary elements for developing equity in the public participation and planning process. Emily Margitan and Gerard Penalosa, Customer Success Managers at MetroQuest, will discuss the tactics and strategies behind several online public engagement surveys that have been effective at supporting diverse and equitable participation. They’ll use exceptional examples from agencies such as Minnesota Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Transportation, Oregon Metro, Texas Department of Transportation, and firms including WSP and Michael Baker International.

In this webinar, we will explore:

• Great survey design that supports diverse and equitable public engagement
• The differences between equity, diversity and inclusion
• Tactics for optimizing outreach into diverse or hard-to-reach communities
• Real life examples from top agencies and firms

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About MetroQuest

MetroQuest is the only online engagement platform that is designed for transportation planning. Our delightful surveys both educate the public and gather informed output, helping public involvement teams get tangible insights from diverse communities and consistently deliver outstanding public involvement results to stakeholders and decision makers.