Public involvement is a critical element in the transportation planning process.
MATS works hard to make sure that public involvement is a big part of the transportation planning process. We achieve this aim by allowing stakeholders and the general public to provide feedback during the creation of programs and reports. Our Public Participation Plan outlines standards for public participation and how it is implemented into documents such as the Long Range Plan and day-to-day operations.
Transportation planning involves a great deal of activity before the orange barrels go out or the buses start running. A comprehensive transportation planning process includes public input at many stages.
Contact
We want to hear from you. Feel free to fill in the contact information in the form, or drop us an email.
Maja Bolanowska
Director
989-832-6813
Alicia Williams
Transportation Planner
989-832-6812
aliciaw@midlandmpo.org
Or, use social media to talk to us anytime.
Objectives of the Public Participation Plan:
Develop a strategy to strengthen and expand public engagement in transportation planning.
Develop strategies to avoid low-income and minority populations from being denied, having their transportation benefits reduced, or having the benefits delayed significantly.
Encourage non-traditional participants to participate in the planning process.
Provide and promote timely and early engagement to ensure that stakeholders and the general public have the chance to comment on transportation choices.
Create transportation strategies and initiatives that reflect the values of MATS' communities.