The following list provides state resources for public involvement in transportation planning.
State Resources
Oregon's land use planning system adopts begins with a set of 19 Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. These goals address the local process of land use planning, direct the state's resource preservation, give guidance for urban development, and offer direction to cities and counties who need to plan for coastal assets. The outcome of the goals is as unique as each city and county of Oregon – each local government develops a comprehensive plan that addresses the resources, constraints and opportunities specific to the place.
ODOT Title VI Guidance
For further guidance related to Title VI, please refer to ODOT's Civil Rights page.
Oregon Transportation Plan
The Oregon Transportation Plan (OTP) defines the long-range transportation policy through the year 2050 for the movement of people and goods across the state. In this plan section, objective SP.5 provides long range policy for public involvement.
Objective SP.5: Conduct decision making and public involvement in a transparent and open manner.
Policy SP.5.1: Making decisions through transparent process that are inclusive, engaging, and supported by data analysis.
- Strategy SP.5.1.1: Promote open data policies that enhance transparency and public trust.
- Strategy Sp.5.1.2: Use both demographic analysis and partner input to aid decision making.
- Strategy SP.5.1.3: Systematically collect up-to-date transportation data that can reasonably and appropriately acquired and managed for data-driven evaluation of programs and investments and support decision making.
- Strategy SP.5.1.4: Provide data and project information to partners and the public in a usable and easily accessible way
Policy SP.5.2: Define an open decision-making process based on accountability, transparency, and communication, and make clear how public input influences decision making.
- Strategy SP.5.2.1: For each decision-making process, define the appropriate level of public involvement (e.g., inform, consult, involve, collaborate, or empower).
- Strategy SP.5.2.2: Build capacity for public engagement within communities by building relationships with and investing in community-based organizations.
- Strategy SP.5.2.3: Offer compensation to participants in public engagement processes to add the perspectives and voices of those who are otherwise unable to participate.