Community Input Tool

The Community Input Tool is an interactive extension of the DOT Dashboard platform designed to capture, organize, and visualize public feedback in real time. It transforms traditional outreach into a living database of community insight, allowing agencies to better understand local priorities and demonstrate how resident input directly informs project development and decision-making.


Engagement that Drives Better Planning

The Community Input Tool brings structure and transparency to the public engagement process. Whether part of a regional transportation plan, corridor study, or active transportation project, the tool provides a clear and user-friendly way for community members to share ideas, concerns, and location-specific feedback.

Interactive mapping features, custom survey forms, and embedded comment tracking allow agencies to collect meaningful input. Each submission is automatically categorized and linked to the relevant project area, helping planners quickly identify trends and recurring themes.

Turning Input into Insight
Built to integrate seamlessly with the DOT Dashboard’s data and reporting functions, the Community Input Tool allows agencies to:

  • Track engagement by geography, topic, or demographic
  • Visualize the spatial distribution of feedback on an interactive map
  • Export summaries for presentations, grant applications, and public reports
  • Demonstrate how feedback shaped project decisions and priorities

By centralizing outreach data in one accessible platform, agencies can easily move from community sentiment to actionable insights that guide equitable, evidence-based planning.


Adaptable for Every Project
Each implementation of the Community Input Tool is customized to match the scale, style, and branding of the host agency or project. From countywide transportation plans to neighborhood-level complete streets projects, the tool supports multiple input formats and can be embedded directly on agency websites or linked through social media, QR codes, or public kiosks.


Transparency Through Participation
By making public input visible, traceable, and directly connected to project outcomes, the Community Input Tool strengthens community trust and fosters long-term engagement.