BURDEN REDUCTION Burden reduction highlights the project's commitment to going above and beyond the standard accessibility requirements. It describes the additional measures that will be implemented whenever feasible, with the primary goal of fostering greater community involvement. These measures aim to minimize barriers and create an inclusive environment that encourages participation from all members of the community, regardless of their individual accessibility needs. Level of burden reduction will ultimately be dictated by ADID direction and budget constraints. • Flexible scheduling: The engagement team will provide a range of dates, times, and locations for project activities, such as meetings, workshops, or public meetings. When possible, this allows community members to choose the option that best suits their availability and reduces scheduling conflicts. • Multiple engagement channels: The engagement team will utilize diverse engagement channels to accommodate different preferences and accessibility needs. This can include in-person meetings, virtual meetings or webinars, online surveys, social media platforms, dedicated project websites, or even telephone hotlines. By offering various channels, community members can select the method that is most convenient for them. • Language accessibility: The engagement team will ensure that project materials, including communication and engagement tools, are available in multiple languages, particularly if the community has a diverse linguistic background. Translation services or interpreters can be provided to facilitate understanding and encourage participation from non-English speakers. • Food and beverage provisions: The engagement team will ensure food and beverage options are provided to meeting and event attendees when feasible and appropriate. • Transportation and childcare support: The project team will provide transportation assistance, such ride-share discount codes and transit passes, to make it easier for community members to attend in-person meetings or events when feasible. Additionally, if needed, arrange for childcare options during project activities to alleviate the burden for parents or caregivers. • Compensation: The engagement team will work with ADID to provide compensation/incentives in line with federal requirements for participation in select outreach activities such as focus groups, interviews, and survey participation when appropriate and applicable.
ENGAGEMENT EVALUATION According to the Transportation Research Board (TRB) there are six key indicators important to the success of community engagement:
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