Public Participation Plan

The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is the centerpiece of our planning process and serves as a blueprint for the long-term management of the region's transportation system. It identifies improvements for the next 20 to 30 years and sets goals, policies and strategies ranging from road and transit improvements to projects that enhance bike, pedestrian and freight movement. 

The MTP must be updated every five years while in air quality attainment and every four years when in non-attainment. When an update is being developed, a specific public participation strategy will be developed to outline the public participation process. The final public review and comment period will last at least 30 days, as federally required. 

When an update is being developed, a specific public participation strategy will be developed to outline the public participation process. We will share drafts of chapters throughout development, in addition to when it is officially released for public comment as a single document or platform. 

When comments are solicited during the public review period, information will be shared through a variety of channels including but not limited to websites, blogs, social media, email lists and digital and print advertisements. 

Between major updates, amendments can be made to the plan as new projects, funding, or programs arise. The process for MTP amendments is a 14-day review period to allow for simultaneous public comment periods for amendments impacting both the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program. 

We will gather, summarize and analyze public comments on the draft MTP, including on the financial plans, and include them as part of the final document.