Our public involvement strategy uses various techniques to inform and involve the public.

Informing the Public

• Memos announcing PTP meetings and other public involvement events.
• Press releases - notices of PTP meetings and other public involvement events distributed to local news media.
• Display ads - ads in local newspapers announcing PTP meetings and other public involvement events.
• Agenda distribution  - agendas distributed to PTP members, committees, and interested parties the week before the PTP meetings.
• Distribution of marketing materials - includes items such as notices, trinkets, etc.
• Fliers - created for special events such as workshops, etc. 
• E-mail distribution list - to notify the public of meetings and web postings.
• Publications - brochures to acquaint the public with the initiative. 
• TV and radio appearances - to educate the public regarding transportation issues. 
• Newspaper articles - submission of articles publicizing transportation planning activities and issues
• Newsletter articles - submitted for publication in local government newsletters. 
• Annual reports - PTP accomplishments sometimes published as an insert in the newspaper. 
• Tour of transportation facilities - arranged by staff. 
• Presentations to civic groups, educational institutions, etc.- in conjunction with a plan update or for general information.
  

Involving the Public

• PTP meetings - include public forums.
• Responding to inquiries from the public in person, by phone or e-mail, or in writing - part of the staff's responsibilities.
• Web page with e-mail to staff capability.
• TV and/or radio appearances with call-in questions from viewers and listeners - provide more of an opportunity to receive feedback.
• Public meetings and forums - announced by display ad and press release; opportunity for an individual or group to express opinions on specific topics.
• Workshops - a gathering of people to analyze transportation issues and participate in developing solutions; includes community workshops to gather comments regarding the PTP.
• Participation in community events already scheduled, such as festivals.
• Transportation fairs or displays at the mall.
• Surveys or public response to comment forms - an opportunity for feedback.
• Focus group - a dedicated group of individuals interested in improving transportation in their area.
• Transportation summit - a meeting with business and political leaders to solicit comments.
• Community outreach - taking transportation planning and implementation to the people.