EXPERIENCE

Public Involvement Projects

RJRA is proud of its highly creative public involvement team that constantly strives to produce spectacular results for clients through clear, concise and consistent messaging. Following is a list of the public involvement projects completed by our firm.

The outreach efforts put forth by the RJ RIVERA team have been a valuable asset to the Alamo RMA in establishing our initial public presence on the highly debated topic of added capacity tolled lanes within Bexar County. The five Transportation 101 workshops conducted by RJ RIVERA in the San Antonio area in 2006 helped share information with the community over the difficult choices agencies face in long-term planning and the challenges we face in regards to transportation funding…. The public involvement team did a wonderful job of helping us meet this goal and their creativity in meeting this challenge is to be applauded.
Leroy D. Alloway, MPA
Alamo Regional Mobility Authority
Director of Community Relations

Bandera Road Improvement Study for Alamo RMA

RJRA served as the public involvement task leader responsible for stakeholder data collection, scheduling and process design for the Agency Coordination Conference, planning and coordination of the Initial Public Meeting, and necessary public involvement documentation. RJRA staff served as group and station facilitators at the Agency Coordination Conference and the Initial Public Meeting.

IH 35 S (Medina/Frio) Access Improvement Study

RJRA served as the public involvement task leader for an Access Improvement Study conducted on a section of IH 35 from SH 173 to FM 471. RJRA staff developed the public information materials to include an easy to understand PowerPoint presentation, study handouts, and displays for a public meeting held in Devine, Texas.

Loop 13 (SE Military Dr) Improvement Project

RJRA served as the public involvement task leader in charge of organizing an informational public meeting to announce planned improvements to SE Military Drive including the addition of raised medians in a highly commercial area for TxDOT San Antonio District. Outreach for this meeting included door hanger distribution to area business owners and legal notices. All displays, handouts, and animated PowerPoint presentation were developed by RJRA in English and Spanish.

Spur 421 (Bandera/Culebra Rd) Improvement Project

RJRA served as the public involvement task leader in charge of organizing an informational public meeting announcing upcoming construction, timelines, and phasing for improvements planned along Bandera/Culebra Road from Evers Road to IH 10 for TxDOT San Antonio District. This included the development of two bilingual newsletters, handouts, displays, and an animated presentation.

IH 37 (Fair Ave to Lp 13) Improvement Project

RJRA served as the public involvement task leader in charge of organizing an informational public meeting announcing upcoming construction, timelines, and phasing for improvements planned along IH 37 from Fair Ave to Lp 13 for TxDOT San Antonio District. This included the development of bilingual handouts, displays, and an animated presentation.

Mission Reach Ecosystem Restoration & Recreation Project

RJRA served as the public involvement task leader working with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and local partners to conduct two community meetings to update the general public on the 30% Final Designs for proposed improvements to the Historic Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River. The meetings were identical in nature and featured numerous displays to visually demonstrate the improvements. RJRA also developed a 4-color, Frequently Asked Questions handout that was utilized at the public meetings and later during the SA-DC Legislative Briefings to update members of congress on the status of the project.

FM 1516 Route Study

RJRA served as the public involvement task leader for the FM 1516 Stakeholder Meeting for TxDOT San Antonio District. RJRA developed the layout and setup for this stakeholder meeting. RJRA also developed an informational invitation, meeting displays, handouts, and a fact sheet in both English and Spanish. RJRA also coordinated a meeting to discuss potential 4(f) impacts with various stakeholders including the City of Converse, TxDOT, and the FHWA.

Conrads/Kohlenberg - IH 35 Ramp Reversal Public Meeting

RJRA served as the public involvement task leader for the IH 35 Ramp Reversal Public Meeting for TxDOT San Antonio District. RJRA developed the layout and setup for the public meeting. RJRA developed a variety of informational materials announcing this meeting including bilingual invitations, handouts, and fact sheets. RJRA also coordinated the outreach for this meeting, which included door hanger distribution to area businesses and residences.

RM 620 Corridor Study

RJRA served as the public involvement task leader in charge of organizing a public meeting to announce the study of two corridor alternatives to improve the roadway and prepare for growth and development in the Round Rock, Texas area. The first alternative would be to improve approximately 4.2 miles of RM 620 between SH 45 and IH 35 along the existing alignment. The second alternative would be to improve RM 620 along existing alignment between SH 45 and Deep Wood Drive and consider a new location alignment between the existing RM 620 at Deep Wood Drive and IH 35 at its intersection with US 79. RJRA developed legal notices, mailed over 370 newsletters, and numerous web announcements. RJRA also solicited local government officials to attend this public meeting. RJRA staff developed all open house exhibits and the PowerPoint presentation.