Public Participation Plan

The importance of public participation in transportation planning can’t be overstated. Planners need to understand the diverse perspectives of elected officials, advocates, and stakeholders as they devise plans and programs; and they need to pay particular attention to those of have been undeserved by transportation investments. A major goal of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), like WILMAPCO, is to ensure that the public has a direct voice in the decision-making process. To aid in this process, WILMAPCO has updated its Public Participation Plan (PPP), which provides an overview of how we ensure that you are involved.

Public Participation Plan Development Process

In order to ensure that the goals and objectives of the PPP directly reflected those of the public affected by the plan, WILMAPCO took the following actions:

  • Conducted best practices research
  • Participated in outreach planning educational curriculum.
  • Consulted with member agencies through PAC, TAC, and Council presentations
  • Conducted a 45-day public comment period

 

Click to view → The 2026 Public Participation Plan

Cover of the Public Participation Plan

Periodically the Public Participation Plan undergoes an evaluation of its activities and initiatives. The PPP is then revised or amended to enhance participation in the transportation planning process.