Readiness for change in politics and society (2/3)

Interview with Michael Replogle, former Deputy Commissioner for Policy of the New York City Department of Transportation (2/3)
Michael Replogle was Deputy Commissioner for Policy of the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) from 2015 to 2021. He helped determine the long-range strategy for NYC DOT and advance new initiatives.
In Part 2 of the interview, Michael Replogle talks about public and political support for his projects.
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00:11 How did you gain public support for your initiatives/projects?
01:45 What advice do you have for winning public support when the benefits may not be immediately apparent to some?
04:34 How did you gain the support of high-ranking officials, considering the potential risks of push measures in transportation?
05:53 When engaging with communities, what is the main goal: getting acceptance, addressing concerns or reconfiguring projects based on feedback?
06:47 What are the most important concerns, such as loading and unloading access or safety concerns?
07:53 How does the speed of implementing infrastructure impact public approval and understanding of the project?
09:28 Has the allocation of public space to restaurants impacted businesses and shops dependent on parking space?
11:09 What are the challenges of reallocating public space and how do you deal with it?