Goals

We are committed to meaningful, ongoing public involvement in transportation planning. Along with sharing information, we create opportunities for people to share their ideas, perspectives and priorities. The following goals guide MARC’s public engagement approach.

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Goal 1

Inform and Educate the Public

Provide clear, accessible, and timely information about plans, programs, projects and opportunities for involvement to support informed participation and community learning. 

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Goal 2

Promote Accessible Participation 

Reduce barriers to participation by engaging diverse communities, providing accessible engagement opportunities and ensuring traditionally underserved populations have meaningful opportunities to contribute. 

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Goal 3

Foster Meaningful and Comprehensive Engagement 

Create thoughtful, effective and welcoming opportunities for participation that encourage ongoing involvement from all communities and stakeholders.

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Goal 4

Use Public Input to Shape Outcomes 

Incorporate community feedback into policies, plans, programs, and project decisions to ensure public participation meaningfully influences outcomes. 

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Goal 5

Demonstrate Impact and Continuously Improve 

Evaluate engagement strategies, communicate how input was used, and identify next steps to strengthen future public participation efforts. 

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Goal 6

Strengthen Regional Collaboration 

Work collaboratively with local governments, transportation partners, community-based organizations, and advisory committees to support informed and coordinated regional decision-making.