TPB Community Leadership Institute Pilot Sessions April 26
TPB Community Leadership Institute Pilot Sessions, April 26 & 29, 2006 Report to The Transportation Planning Board May 17, 2006
Purpose of the Pilot • Help community leaders learn how to get involved more effectively in transportation decision making. • Help the TPB reach out to communities and groups that have not typically been involved in our process • The Institute was designed to educate, not as a vehicle to get input.
Who came? • 20 participants • Community leaders representing organizations • Not already active with the TPB • Participants mostly nominated by TPB members – “Listening Sessions” were conducted with TPB members to get support and nominations. • Represented the region’s diversity
Who organized? • TPB staff • Consultants – Academy for Leadership Foundation at the University of Maryland, led by Peter Shapiro – Fitzgerald & Halliday – Renaissance Planning
Workshop Program Wednesday, 6 -9 pm “What’s the Problem? ” Opening session focused on the complexity of: – Regional transportation challenges, and – The transportation decision-making processes TPB Chair Mike Knapp speaking at the opening session
The Pyramid Exercise • Simulated the complexity of transportation decision-making.
The Pyramid Exercise • Simulated the complexity of transportation decision-making.
Workshop Program Saturday, 9 am – 12 pm The Transportation/Land Use Connection – Presentation: Regional transportation and land use challenges – Participant game: Small groups developed their own scenarios – Presentation: Scenarios from the Regional Mobility and Accessibility Study What i f…?
Land Use/Transportation Game Participants created their own scenarios to address regional challenges.
Workshop Program Saturday, 12 -2 pm Transportation Project Development • Part I: The Process – Presentation based on the TPB Citizens Guide • Part II: Real-World Examples - Bi-County Transitway Woodrow Wilson Bridge New York Avenue Metro Station Beltway HOT Lanes
Guiding Approach • Interactive/experiential learning methods • Expert facilitation by Peter Shapiro • Not focused on process or technical details • Used material already developed by TPB staff: – “What if” scenario presentation – Citizens Guide
Participant Comments • “It made me more aware of how regional decisions are made and the complex nature of the decisions. ” • “Thank you for reaching out to us and empowering us for action!!!” • “A lot of info was covered… but it didn’t come across as information overload. ” • “Well planned, well run, and informative. ” • Some requests for more information on: – ”parkland, agricultural preserves… places off the radar for development. ” – “how affordable housing will factor into TOD. ” – “more interactions with policymakers. ” • Followup requested: – Maintain contact with participants – Conduct workshops in their communities
Lessons Learned Why was the pilot successful? § Good participants § Dynamic curriculum - Right combination of presentations and activities § Extensive preparation § Diversity
Next Steps • Report to the TPB and CAC in May. • Preliminary recommendations: – Do it again at COG: Repeat next Spring – Take it on the road: Distill materials and curriculum for use in shorter workshops (3 hours) around the region. • Maintain and utilize contact with participants.
For more information: • Visit: www. mwcog. org/transportation/activities/cli/ – All the presentations from the Institute are posted at this site. • Contact John Swanson at 202 -962 -3295 or jswanson@mwcog. org
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