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2024年5月26日
How do you involve stakeholders and the public in the planning and design of traffic signs and markings?
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The first step in any traffic sign and marking project is to identify the objectives and scope of the project. What are the problems or issues that need to be addressed? What are the desired outcomes and performance measures? What are the constraints and opportunities? These questions will help define the purpose, scope, and scale of the project, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the project team. You should also identify the relevant stakeholders and the public who will be affected by or interested in the project, and determine their level of involvement and influence.
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When consulting with the public, I find it useful to step back and take a look at the broader context. When a member of the public is asking for some specific traffic control measure, it isn't because the person loves, say, all-way stops. The resident has a concern and has identified something that they see as a solution. Try to ask questions to find out what their root concern is; you'll often find that there are several ways to address the concern and an alternative approach can be more appropriate. "Let's find the best way to address your problem" generally leads to a more productive conversation than "you've asked for (specific thing), but the warrant for (specific thing) isn't met, so I'm offering you nothing."
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Public consultation should be just that... enquiring, engaging, educational, and empathetic. It should be educational and everyone should learn from the exercise.
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True. These measures are very important to develop and to state clearly for all participants. PLUS, do not reinvent the wheel; there are good systems for group involvement like 6-sigma that can be utilized.
The next step is to conduct a situational analysis of the existing conditions and future scenarios of the project area. This involves collecting and analyzing data on the traffic volume, speed, flow, patterns, crashes, conflicts, and other factors that affect the operation and safety of the road network. You should also review the existing traffic signs and markings, and evaluate their adequacy, consistency, compliance, and effectiveness. You should also consider the land use, environment, culture, and aesthetics of the project area, and how they influence the design and placement of traffic signs and markings.
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All these are normal functions of good engineering. The public entities involves, and the less sophisticated government levels should be made aware that there is experience and expertise in the issues being studied, but in such as wy as to let them know you are SHARING your skills, not IMPOSING them.
Based on the situational analysis, you should develop and evaluate different alternatives for the design and implementation of traffic signs and markings. You should follow the principles and standards of traffic engineering, as well as the local policies and regulations. You should consider the technical, economic, social, and environmental impacts of each alternative, and compare their benefits and costs. You should also solicit feedback and input from the stakeholders and the public on the alternatives, and incorporate their suggestions and concerns into the evaluation process.
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Speak to the public in common terms; explain why some of their suggestions are not feasible--do not just dismiss them. Be open and friendly.
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The public should be as involved as they desire in this process. It is helpful for staff to discuss if something is not feasible, but it is equally important for staff to listen to what the community wants. Involving them in the design, and especially in decision making when there are trade-offs, is critical. Some governments have design studios in place to do just this.
After evaluating the alternatives, you should select and refine the preferred alternative that best meets the objectives and scope of the project. You should document the rationale and justification for the selection, and present the preferred alternative to the stakeholders and the public for their approval and support. You should also address any issues or objections that may arise, and make any necessary revisions or modifications to the preferred alternative.
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This should not be a lecture, it should be done as an informational meeting. Questions should be answered with respect and those being obstinate should be scheduled for a more direct individual meeting later.
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The preferred alternative should not be a surprise to the attendees. At this point, their input should have been integrated through the process and this should be more of a "project close-out" meeting than it is a declaration of what the final product is.
The final step is to prepare and implement the plan for the design and installation of traffic signs and markings. You should prepare detailed drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and contracts for the project. You should also coordinate with the contractors, suppliers, utilities, agencies, and other parties involved in the project. You should also communicate with the stakeholders and the public about the plan, and inform them about the expected impacts, benefits, and risks of the project. You should also monitor and supervise the implementation process, and ensure that the quality, safety, and compliance standards are met.
The last step is to evaluate and monitor the outcomes of the project after the traffic signs and markings are installed. You should collect and analyze data on the traffic performance, safety, behavior, and satisfaction of the road users before and after the project. You should also solicit feedback and comments from the stakeholders and the public on the effectiveness, efficiency, and acceptability of the traffic signs and markings. You should also identify any problems or issues that need to be addressed, and make any necessary adjustments or improvements to the traffic signs and markings.
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- Encouraging Public Meetups & organizing webinars to highlight the importance of traffic signages - Implementing Traffic Signages mandate examinations and encouraging them for issuing/renewal of licenses via authorities - Involve Experts/Traffic Engineers/Public in making of design of traffic signages to simplify it
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