Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Subject
SUBJECT: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN FRAMEWORK
FOR THE LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
UPDATE
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE the Public Participation Plan framework for the Long Range Transportation Plan Update, included as Attachment A.
Issue
ISSUE
This Public Participation Plan outlines an approach and strategy for community and stakeholder engagement for the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Background
At the September 2017 Board meeting, staff presented an introduction to the 2009 LRTP Update which included a schedule in the Summary Work Plan (Attachment B) identifying the release of a Public Participation Plan in fall 2017.
The modular, comprehensive and dynamic approach of the LRTP will provide a clear, comprehensive vision for Metro's role in improving the lives of those we serve and how to make it happen. One of the four guiding themes for the LRTP is public engagement, acknowledging the critical role of a broad and strategic public engagement process reflecting our diverse communities and stakeholders. Decision-making will be guided by input received through the engagement process.
Depending on the module topic and the audience, outreach will either expose, educate, or engage the public and Metro stakeholders. Expose refers to generating awareness. Educate refers to providing a foundational understanding to facilitate effective and informed engagement. Engage refers to actively listening, learning and responding, either at the outset or in response to a proposal.
Approach to Public Participation
The purpose of the Public Participation Plan is to guide engagement with stakeholders and the public while garnering meaningful input in preparing the LRTP Update and educating about Metro. The goals of the Plan consist of inclusive outreach activities that will meet the follow...
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