SUMP Stakeholder Consultation for walking and cycling projects
About this good practice
Resources needed
Financial resources are limited, since only time staff to manage the group and social media accounts have to be taken into account.
However, WYCA realised that the social media activity can be very time-consuming as it requires a quasi-permanent activity to respond to criticism and requests.
Evidence of success
This GP permitted to improve the public involvement and required cooperation for the definition of measures, feedback and monitoring of measures. Thanks to social media and the interactive map, WYCA identified over 300 problems on the cycling network/measures.
A wider participation of the cyclists in the SUMP process is possible as they feel a stronger sense of responsibility and ownership on the SUMP, this can translate in more proposals for new measures or improvements.
Potential for learning or transfer
It is important to develop a consultation protocol and determining key objectives for engagement at a strategic and local level, reflecting the different tools and applicability for targeting different transport users and stakeholders across regions and within Municipalities. Above all, resources and skills to deliver an effective stakeholder engagement strategy and implementation are required.
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Good practice owner
West Yorkshire Combined Authority