Decision Making

Public Involvement Plan

An outline of public involvement activities based on project needs.

Action Agenda

A strategy broken down into steps that describe what will be accomplished, by whom, how, and when.

Defining Issues

Environmental, social, economic, recreational, political, and other factors that are perceived by a community or group of people as important when making a transportation decision.

Setting Priorities

Determining what matters most to individuals, a community, or a resource.

While public involvement should be part of every Cabinet project and program, there are circumstances that require additional attention and care. A number of regulations mandate specific outreach efforts in order to ensure fair participation of key stakeholders. Key regulatory processes are discussed in this section.