In July 7, 2017, Bridging Consulting Group (BCG) was engaged to undertake a Transit Study for the Town of Devon. The study would provide options for the delivery of cost effective and sustainable transit services both within Devon and between adjacent communities and business areas.
Consultation and engagement with Devon residents and business owners / managers was identified as a key component of the Study. At the request of the Town, the community consultation was to build on a 2015 public survey which had identified key factors that enabled or limited the use of transit services.
Further, the Communication and Public Engagement Plan was to include consultation with transit providers in surrounding municipalities, as well as current and future major regional employers. This would help evaluate current transit service offerings, and identify future demands / opportunities for services and potential partnerships.
A comprehensive Communications Strategy and Public Engagement Plan was developed to organize and manage this consultation. This document provides a summary of the Communications and Public Engagement activities, results and recommendations.