The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development

The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development Community-based research and consulting firm

Research & consulting firm focusing on feasibility & market studies, impact repts, strategic, community & economic development plans and health assessment

Local organizations and transportation partners are evaluating whether a new microtransit service could help improve acc...
08/31/2026

Local organizations and transportation partners are evaluating whether a new microtransit service could help improve access to jobs and business parks in Lackawanna County.

Your feedback can help identify transportation challenges and determine whether a new transportation option is needed, as well as how it should operate. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and your responses are confidential.

English Survey: https://cvent.me/EAOOEl?l=en-US
Spanish Survey: https://cvent.me/EAOOEl?l=en-US&ul=es-ES

07/30/2026

This year's Indicators Forum featured several Research in Action moments, where our clients and partners talk about the impact of The Institute's research. Danielle Breslin, President and CEO of the Moses Taylor Foundation, spoke about how her organization uses The Institute's community based research in their work, and how The Institute supports other nonprofits in Northeast Pennsylvania.

The Northeast Regional Maternal Health Coalition is gathering input from all community members – including people with p...
07/28/2026

The Northeast Regional Maternal Health Coalition is gathering input from all community members – including people with pregnancy, birth, postpartum, parenting, professional, or caregiving, or no direct maternal health experience – to better understand community perceptions, awareness, needs, barriers, and priorities related to maternal health. Your responses will help inform local priorities, partnerships, outreach, advocacy, and services.

Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RHMC_commmh_SM

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