The 2026 Public Involvement Plan (PIP) Draft is open for Public Comment. For more
information, view the Public Comment Opportunities webpage.
Public involvement is crucial to the core principles of the NFRMPO and the overall planning process. Effective involvement allows for an open exchange between the public and transportation decision makers. Understanding the importance of public involvement in the planning process improves the quality and accuracy of regional plans and funding decisions. With public input, stakeholder approval, and an open, transparent process, public plans have a better chance for implementation. The NFRMPO ensures the public and stakeholders are involved early and often throughout the planning processes.
Public involvement should be, and in many cases is required to be, used in the NFRMPO’s planning activities and processes. Any process that leads to a change in policy, an update to an existing plan, or allocates State or federal funds requires the public have the opportunity to provide input. Examples include the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and its updates and amendments, vision plans, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) approval and amendments, public meetings, and the monthly Planning Council and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings.
Public Involvement Plan
Every four years, the NFRMPO updates its Public Involvement Plan (PIP), which identifies the NFRMPO’s goals, desired outcomes, and strategies for the public and stakeholder involvement processes. Additionally, the PIP identifies what the public should expect from the NFRMPO, including accessible and transparent information and acknowledgment of the public’s opinions, values, and needs. NFRMPO staff ensure feedback is efficient and up-to-date. As a result, we are consistently searching for modern outreach techniques we can use for future outreach efforts.
The 2022 PIP was adopted by Planning Council on December 1, 2022. Major updates to the PIP include:
- Lessons learned about public involvement during the COVID-19 pandemic;
- Guidance from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) including an increased focus on social media and virtual engagement opportunities;
- Updated and new engagement strategies;
- Evaluation strategies and metrics; and
- A social media policy
Previous PIP
Get Involved
Public participation in transportation planning is important because it allows individuals to influence decisions that directly impact their lives. We encourage the public to participate and stay informed in the following ways:
- Attend a meeting or event
- Provide feedback on a plan, program, or other document
- Reach out to the NFRMPO
- File a Title VI complaint
- Invite the NFRMPO to speak at an event
- Follow the NFRMPO on social media
- Check our the NFRMPO Newsletter
Transportation Activities for Kids
Simple Steps. Better Air. – The RAQC Simple Steps. Better Air. program created an activity book to teach children about air quality.
- Simple Steps. Better Air. Activity Book (English)
- Simple Steps. Better Air. Activity Book (Español)
Scavenger Hunt – Below is a link to a transportation-themed scavenger hunt you can do around your neighborhood. Do you think you can find them all?