PLANNING PROCESS
Identify Plan Objectives
Conduct Self Assessment
Engage Stakeholders
Establish Organizational Goals
Set Priorities
Evaluate Best Practices
Implement Plan
The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) provided facilitation services and research support for the strategic plan. The process included a series of planning sessions with Transit Alliance staff and board members, an online survey among individuals within the Transit Alliance network, one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders, and a review of peer organizations across Middle Tennessee and the nation.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The feedback gathered through the various stages stakeholder engagement identified the following key takeaways.
The pandemic temporarily curtailed regular travel behaviors but did not eliminate the need to address growing congestion and roadway safety issues.
There is ambiguity among stakeholders related to the Alliance’s mission.
There is a perception that the transportation advocacy space is saturated with organizations that have similar roles.
Transit is still essential. However, most want to see it addressed as part of a broader transportation solution.
Middle Tennessee needs a leading community-based transportation advocate.
Advocating for transit investments has to include emerging issues such as social equity and housing affordability.
The Alliance has demonstrated success in mobilizing community leaders and industry experts but must strengthen its ability to activate interested individuals at the grass roots level.
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