APPENDIX A

Survey Instrument

This ten-question survey is designed to gather information about how your agency uses visualization for public involvement to help inform and engage stakeholders in transportation planning and project development. Your input will be used to establish the current state of practice of visualization for public involvement at state departments of transportation across the U.S.

This questionnaire will require approximately 15 minutes to complete. Completion of all questions is important to a comprehensive synthesis; please answer to the best of your ability.

Note: this questionnaire is focused only on visualization for public involvement.

Your individual privacy will be maintained in all published and written data resulting from this study. The report will include only the agency name and responses with no personally identifiable information.

* Required Information

Name: * ____________________________________

Agency: * ____________________________________

Title: * ____________________________________

Email: * ____________________________________

Definitions

Questions 1 and 2 ask about your agency’s use of specific visualization methods. These methods are defined below for reference.

• Conceptual sketch: simple but complete sketch concept of key aspects of a system
• Infographics: a visual presentation of information with minimal text to easily understand a topic
• Video: visual media product with moving imagery and optional audio or music
• Drone imagery: aerial imagery captured by an unmanned device
• 360-degree panoramic image: an interactive image with an unobstructed view in all directions from a focal point
• Photo simulation: a photographic image that has been enhanced to simulate a design concept (before/after)
• Animated graphics/motion graphics: animation of visual elements
• 3D static rendering: a 2D image produced from a 3D model
• 3D animation or traffic simulation: a movie clip in which objects and characters are placed in a 3D space and manipulated to create the illusion of motion

• 4D sequential rendering: a 3D model that has been connected to a schedule to simulate various stages of construction
• Real-time interactive 3D: a 3D model in which the viewer can navigate and interact within the built environment
• Augmented reality: superimposed computer-generated image on a user’s view of the real world
• Virtual reality immersive: computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment viewed from a head-mounted immersive display, web interface, or other interactive display

Question 1: Which of the following visualization methods does your agency use for public involvement purposes or plan to use in the future? (Select one bubble for each method listed)

	Currently in Use	Plan for Future Use	Not Used / No Planned Use
Conceptual sketch
Infographics
Video
Drone imagery
360-degree panoramic image
Photo simulation
Animated graphics/motion graphics
3D static rendering
3D animation or traffic simulation
4D sequential renderings
Real-time interactive 3D
Augmented reality
Virtual reality immersive
Other method

If other method (please specify): ______________________________________________________

Question 2: In which phase(s) of the project life cycle does your agency use each visualization method with the public? (Check all boxes that apply to each method listed)

	Planning	Concept Development	Environmental Review	Design	Construction	Operations & Maintenance	NA / Do not use
Conceptual sketch
Infographics
Video
Drone imagery

360-degree panoramic image
Photo simulation
Animated graphics/motion graphics
3D static rendering
3D animation or traffic simulation
4D sequential renderings
Real-time interactive 3D
Augmented reality
Virtual reality immersive
Other method

If other method (please specify): _______________________________________________________

Question 3: Below are possible objectives for using visualization in public involvement. Indicate the importance of each objective at your agency. (Select one bubble for each method listed)

	High Importance	Moderate Importance	Low Importance
To increase understanding of current transportation or environmental conditions and trends
To gather public feedback on an initial concept or design
To engage the public in developing alternatives
To help the public compare and provide feedback on alternatives
To help convey the benefits of a project
To build consensus to move forward with a project
To get feedback to refine and finalize a design
To help the public understand construction process and timeline

Question 4: How do participants typically access/view your agency’s visualizations during a public involvement process? (Check all that apply)

If other access (please specify): ______________________________________________________

Question 5: When using visualizations in public involvement, what strategies does your agency typically use to gather feedback on the information provided? (Check all that apply)

If other strategy (please specify): ___________________________________________________

Question 6: Does your agency have any written guidelines on the use of visualization in public involvement? (Check all that apply)

If ‘Yes,’ please forward copies of these documents to Robin Christians. Thank you.

Question 7: How does your agency confirm that visualizations are accessible to people with disabilities across all media formats? (Choose primary method)

Question 8: What methods, if any, does your agency use to evaluate the effectiveness of visualization in public involvement? (Check all that apply)

If other method (please specify): __________________________________________________

Question 9: Who typically prepares the visualizations used in your agency’s public involvement? (Choose one)

Question 10: Below are possible barriers that may preclude or limit an agency’s use of advanced visualizations like 3D animation, real-time interactive 3D, augmented reality, or virtual reality immersive environments. Indicate whether your agency has encountered any of these barriers and their significance. (Select one bubble for each barrier)

	Major Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Minor Barrier	Not a Barrier
Cost/funding availability
Staff technical capabilities
Lead time required to produce
Difficulty meeting ADA/Section 508 accessibility requirements
Departmental or state policies that limit ability to use these tools
Stakeholder internet access limitations (service or bandwidth)
Difficulty providing equitable access to visualization for all stakeholders

Case Examples: This synthesis will include several case examples from selected agencies that further explore the use of visualization. The development of the case examples requires a follow-up interview of approximately one hour. Agencies participating in the case examples will be given an opportunity to review the case study write-up prior to publication. Would your agency like to participate in a case example? Yes No

If you have specific use-cases related to the use of visualization in public involvement from which other agencies may benefit, but prefer not to participate in the case example, please contact Robin Christians.

Thank you for taking this survey and contributing to the NCHRP 54-07: Visualization for Public Involvement synthesis topic. The following are resources you may find useful.

If you have any questions about the survey or would like to discuss the research topic, please feel free to contact Robin Christians. Thank you very much for your time and expertise.