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Public Involvement

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Clear Communication. Informed Communities. Better Outcomes.

KCA delivers comprehensive public involvement services designed to inform, engage, and build trust with the communities our projects serve. Our team develops tailored outreach strategies that support project goals and create meaningful opportunities for public input. From project websites and fact sheets to virtual workshops and interactive tools, we equip stakeholders with the information they need—when and how they need it.

We integrate advanced visualization techniques, including 3D renderings, flyover animations, and virtual reality simulations, to help the public clearly understand design concepts and alternatives. These tools strengthen conversations, reveal stakeholder priorities, and support informed decision-making.

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Tools, Techniques, and Experience

KCA facilitates seamless coordination with agencies, elected officials, and community members through public workshops, BOCC presentations, stakeholder meetings, and hybrid/virtual formats. Our team prepares all supporting materials, including agendas, presentations, scripts, summaries, sign-in sheets, and social media content, and documents all public comments for the project record.

We have successfully adapted to evolving communication needs—particularly through COVID-19—by incorporating hybrid and fully virtual meeting platforms to maintain participation and accessibility. KCA has led public engagement efforts for numerous transportation projects, including:

  • North Sarasota Multi-Modal Connector (Sarasota County)
  • Cape Coral Bridge (Lee County)
  • 16th Street NE Bridge (Collier County)
  • Williams Road (Village of Estero)
  • Bayou Grande Bridge (City of St. Petersburg)
  • Central Polk Parkway PD&E and Design (FTE)
  • McIntosh Road (FDOT District Seven)
  • Tower Road (Pasco County)
  • Airport Road (Collier County)
  • SR 70 from CR 29 to Lonesome Island Rd. (FDOT District One)
  • Gandy Blvd. from 4th St. to Westshore Blvd. (FDOT District Seven)
  • Maydell Drive Bridge (Hillsborough County LAP)

In-House Capabilities

  • Conduct in-person meetings and hearings
  • Virtual and hybrid public meetings
  • Bilingual team
  • Websites (development and maintenance)
  • 3D renderings and video fly-throughs
  • Display boards, logos, and graphics
  • Newsletters and mailing lists
  • GIS-based surveys/comment forms
XX Transportation Projects Supported with Public Outreach
XX Public Workshops, Open Houses, Stakeholder Meetings Facilitated
XX 3D Renderings, Animations, Videos Created to Visualize Concepts
XX Stakeholder Groups Engaged per Project (Typical Range)

Public Involvement Projects

SCDOT Statewide Bridge Prev Maintenance & Design

Spartanburg County, SC

KCA was selected for the first statewide bridge maintenance contract for SCDOT’s Bridge Maintenance office. For this task-based contract, the KCA team will provide bridge…
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Let’s Engage Your Community Together

Reach out to learn how KCA can help you design and deliver outreach strategies that build trust and consensus.