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37 Literature Review A P P E N D I X A Introduction Public engagement is an essenti part of the transportation development process, as it allows for decisions to be made in consideration of, and to benefit, public needs and preferences as well as promoting more informed decision-making and soliciting investment from the public. Inclusive engagement offers a means for the public to provide feedback, allowing for ownership of policies; be er decisions that are sustainable, supportable, and reflect community values; agency credibility; and faster implementation of plans and projects.
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38 Inclusive Public Participation in Transit Decision-Making What Are the Federal Requirements for Public Engagement? F ederal R eq uirements Public involvement in the transportation decision-making process is mandated by multiple federal laws.
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Literature Review 39 • Su er disproportionate risks or exposure to environmental hazards, or su er disproportionately from the e ects of past under-enforcement of state or federal health or environmental laws; or • Have been denied an equal opportunity for meaningful involvement, as provided by law, in governmental decisionmaking relating to the distribution of environmental bene ts or burdens. Where a federally funded program may be responsible for these harms, a Title VI investigation may determine whether the program has a discriminatory e ect on persons identi ble by race, color, or national origin.
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40 Inclusive Public Participation in Transit Decision-Making Additionally, it identified that issues, desired outcomes, impacted populations, and engagement strategies are unique to each project. This is further complicated by the unique histories, conditions, and dynamics of each impacted community.
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Literature Review 41 Figure A-1. IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.
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42 Inclusive Public Participation in Transit Decision-Making often be viewed as non-essenti in comparison to the mandatory functions of the agency. Region Transportation P nning Organizations (RTPOs)
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