A Guide to Public Involvement for Programs, Planning and Projects

Idaho is experiencing substantial and unprecedented growth in population, motorists and construction projects. As the need for new and expanded transportation systems increases, so does the potential impact of these projects on communities and stakeholders. Because of this, the need for public involvement in the planning, design and construction of transportation projects in Idaho is at an all-time high. The department’s adoption of a Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) approach to transportation decision-making requires an expanded vision of public involvement. To realize that vision, efforts to include all stakeholders early and often must be outlined in a public involvement plan and carefully documented. The knowledge generated through the public involvement process is vital if ITD is to develop effective and efficient transportation projects. ITD can make better decisions by attending to public involvement planning, integrating public involvement activities into the development process, and documenting these activities. No single process can be used to plan and design every project. Planners and project managers have the freedom to tailor community involvement to meet specific project needs. This manual provides general guidelines for anyone who is responsible for involving stakeholders in transportation decision-making.

• Record URL:
  • http://itd.idaho.gov/searchresults.htm?siteurl=http%3A%2F%2Fitd.idaho.gov%2F&cx=000159539226443205588%3Atnn3vaedgcq&cof=FORID%3A11&q=A+Guide+to+Public+Involvement+for+Programs%2C+Planning+and+Projects&x=30&y=12
• 
• Corporate Authors:

  Idaho Transportation Department

  3311 W State Street, P. O. Box 7129
  Boise, ID  United States  83707-1129
• Publication Date: 2008

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Appendices; Maps; Photos; Tables;

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: City planning; Context sensitive design; Decision making; Planning and design; Population growth; Public participation; Transportation planning
• Geographic Terms: Idaho
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01111127
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Sep 24 2008 10:38AM