We are Bridge Collaborative

Bridge Collaborative brings specialized expertise to transportation agencies and planning organizations, helping them create meaningful public engagement processes while meeting federal civil rights requirements. Our team understands that successful transportation projects depend on genuine community involvement, especially when projects affect diverse populations or historically underserved communities.

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We serve as expert partners to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Planning Commissions across the country, guiding them through the complexities of public engagement and environmental justice considerations in transportation planning. Our approach combines deep technical knowledge of federal requirements with practical expertise in community outreach and engagement strategies. This means we can help agencies not only comply with Title VI and environmental justice requirements but also build stronger relationships with the communities they serve.

What sets Bridge Collaborative apart is our commitment to bringing bold ideas to life. We understand that each community and project presents unique challenges, so we work closely with our clients to develop tailored solutions. Whether an agency needs help designing a public participation plan, implementing language access services, or conducting meaningful community outreach, we provide practical, effective strategies that consider local context and needs.

To support our clients' growth and capacity building, we've developed a comprehensive learning platform that serves as a repository of knowledge, training materials, and practical resources. This platform helps transportation professionals develop their skills in public involvement, understand civil rights requirements, and implement effective engagement strategies. From fundamental concepts like meeting facilitation and cultural competency to advanced topics like environmental justice analysis and community benefits agreements, we provide the tools and knowledge needed to create inclusive planning processes.

At our core, Bridge Collaborative believes that successful transportation planning requires both technical excellence and genuine community engagement. We partner with our clients to ensure that their public involvement efforts create meaningful opportunities for community input while satisfying state and federal requirements. Our work helps build stronger connections between agencies and the communities they serve, leading to better transportation outcomes for everyone.

Through this combination of expertise, practical support, and capacity building, Bridge Collaborative helps transportation agencies transform their approach to public engagement and environmental justice, creating more equitable and effective planning processes that truly serve their community's needs.

Our Mission

We are the brave dreamers,

rooted in a strong planning foundation.

Driven by boundless vision, we imagine new possibilities for community engagement. Our deep understanding of planning fundamentals gives us the foundation to dream bigger, reach further, and transform how communities shape their future. Through innovative strategies that honor each community's unique spirit, we help create lasting connections between planning organizations and the people they serve.

Our Expertise

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Years in Public Engagement for Transportation Planning

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Years in Civil Rights and Environmental Justice

Nurture Lasting Relationships

Cultivate Engagement through insightful easy to understand content, that speaks to your community.

Form Stronger Teams

Collaborate with you to work more effectively and efficiently with your Federal partners and each other.

Bring Bold Ideas to Life

Craft strategies to meet your community where they live, work and play.

Careers

Do your best work among a diverse group of creative souls

Our team is comprised of individuals who share these values and work together to achieve excellence.

If you are interested in working with us, but don’t have any experience in your desired field yet, we are more than happy to help you with your first steps.