Description

This document includes:

• a stakeholder analysis to recognize the full range of stakeholders for this project

• a description of participation methods, such as surveys, neighborhood and city-wide events to forward the goals of the Pedestrian Master Plan

• a strategy for outreach to historically underrepresented populations including translation and interpretation services, varied communications media, and meeting times and venues that work for a diverse group of people

• a timeline detailing which participation or outreach method will be most appropriate at each stage of the planning process

The citizen participation strategy aims to reach a broad and representative group of community members to better understand people’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviors as they relate to pedestrian issues. A variety of methods are outlined to gather input from members of communities that historically have not been reached through traditional public participation methods and communities dependent on walking as a primary form of transportation. The input gained from citizen participation in the Pedestrian Master Plan will help shape the project, programs and policies that will make Seattle a safer, more attractive place to walk.