Soliciting, gathering and presenting information are at the root of successful transportation planning projects. The continued strength of our accomplishments at Nelson\Nygaard hinge on keeping stakeholders informed and involved in the process to build planning strategies that support vibrant communities and transportation systems. Our facilitators understand public transportation's role in the community. Whether in a focus group or public meeting, our objectivity, paired with an extensive knowledge of the issues, enables us to ask the right questions to get the critical answers. We listen to diverse participants, sort out the issues, and build consensus to assist communities to make tough decisions about their transportation priorities.

Although collecting and analyzing data is critical, we also offer the best strategies for sharing information with elected officials, stakeholders and the public. We prepare training programs, marketing campaigns, presentations, well-designed and easy-to-understand reports and informational materials for print and web applications. Our GIS analysts and cartographers develop maps that articulate complex information clearly. Because we understand how to make transit readable and appealing, numerous transit agencies are currently using route maps and informational materials designed by Nelson\Nygaard.