2023 Public Participation Plan Survey

We need your help to understand how to stay in touch with YOU!

Every year, the Associate of Monterey Bay Area of Governments (AMBAG) makes decisions about how millions in funding will be spent across the three Monterey Bay Area counties. These funds are used to improve the Monterey Bay Area’s public transit system, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure; and local roads, and highways. AMBAG serves as the regional forum for the study and discussion of regionally significant issues, including housing, transportation, sustainability, and environmental quality. AMBAG strives to inform and involve its jurisdictions and the general public throughout its various programs, projects, and work activities conducted by the agency.

We need your ideas on the ways we can make our community outreach and engagement work better for you. Help us understand how we can keep you informed and engaged about the important policy decisions AMBAG makes.

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* 1. Prior to participating in this survey, how familiar were you with AMBAG?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

This is my first time learning about AMBAG

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* 2. What is the best way for AMBAG staff to communicate with you about AMBAG’s decisions, activities and projects? Please select your top THREE choices from the options below.

AMBAG's website

E-mail or e-newsletters from AMBAG sent to your inbox

Materials sent via postal mail

Presentation to your community group

Staffed booth at a public event

TV/ radio advertisements

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What methods would you most likely use to express your views to AMBAG? Please select your top THREE choices from the options below.

Online meetings, workshops or webinars

In-person meetings or workshops

Online or text-based surveys

Mail-in surveys

Online focus groups or small group discussions with fellow community members

In-person focus groups or small group discussions with fellow community members

Online comment form

Comments or feedback sent via email

Letter sent to AMBAG via postal mail

Kiosk at a public space

At a standing board meeting

Public hearing

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What would make it easiest for you to participate in and provide input on the key policy decisions AMBAG makes? Please rank the options below in order of your preference.

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* 5. Any suggestions for additional methods that would make it easier for you to engage and provide input on AMBAG's key policy decisions?

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* 6. When is the most convenient time for you to participate in an IN-PERSON community meeting hosted by AMBAG? Please select your top TWO choices from the options below.

Weekday mid-day

Weekday evening

Weekend morning

Weekend afternoon

Other (please specify)

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* 7. When is the most convenient time for you to participate in an ONLINE community meeting hosted by AMBAG? Please select your top TWO choices from the options below.

Weekday mid-day

Weekday evening

Weekend morning

Weekend afternoon

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Would you participate in alternate IN-PERSON meeting types (e.g., booths at farmer’s markets, “pop-up” meetings at community events, etc.)?

Yes

If no, why not?

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* 9. If you use social media, what are your preferred platforms? Please select your top THREE choices from the options below

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

TikTok

Snapchat

YouTube

NextDoor

I don't use social media

Other (please specify)

2023 Public Participation Plan Survey

Question Title

* 1. Prior to participating in this survey, how familiar were you with AMBAG?

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* 2. What is the best way for AMBAG staff to communicate with you about AMBAG’s decisions, activities and projects? Please select your top THREE choices from the options below.

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* 3. What methods would you most likely use to express your views to AMBAG? Please select your top THREE choices from the options below.

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* 4. What would make it easiest for you to participate in and provide input on the key policy decisions AMBAG makes? Please rank the options below in order of your preference.

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* 5. Any suggestions for additional methods that would make it easier for you to engage and provide input on AMBAG's key policy decisions?

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* 6. When is the most convenient time for you to participate in an IN-PERSON community meeting hosted by AMBAG? Please select your top TWO choices from the options below.

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* 7. When is the most convenient time for you to participate in an ONLINE community meeting hosted by AMBAG? Please select your top TWO choices from the options below.

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* 8. Would you participate in alternate IN-PERSON meeting types (e.g., booths at farmer’s markets, “pop-up” meetings at community events, etc.)?

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* 9. If you use social media, what are your preferred platforms? Please select your top THREE choices from the options below

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* 10. What else can we do better/differently to facilitate your participation in AMBAG’s key decisions, projects and activities?