public involvement how to plan and conduct effectively presented by the ohio department of...
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Public InvolvementHow to Plan and Conduct Effectively
Presented by the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Office of Environmental Services
Why? Who Cares?? Public involvement (PI) matters to those
that rely on and use transportation systems Communities have a vested interest in
shaping transportation decisions Every project has the potential to impact
quality of life and day-to-day activities Effective PI enables proactive input and
enhances the decision-making process
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Why it’s Important Meets legal requirements Manages public expectations Assures appropriate decisions are made Helps define specific transportation and
community needs Builds consensus via proactive participation Develops partnerships
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Public Involvement Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services
Class Objectives Understand legal requirements Understand how PI is integrated with
ODOT’s Project Development Process (PDP) Learn when and how to develop a PI Plan Learn about PI methods and techniques Learn how to effectively engage the public
and properly address concerns/issues Learn how to effectively plan and conduct
public meetings and public hearings
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Agenda PI 101 ODOT’s PI Process Developing a PI Plan Stakeholders and the Public Underserved Populations Delivering the Message Public Meetings and Public Hearings Interacting Effectively with the Public
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This Class is for You! Ask questions! Share experiences Interact with your peers
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Introductions Name District/what you do Public Involvement experience Expectations
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