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Project Involvement
Public Stakeholder
Involvement
Considering the likelihood of considerable impacts this
project may have on the community and the environment, and
wide range of improvement possibilities, IDOT has designated
this project to be guided under the principles of Context
Sensitive Solutions (CSS). CSS is a collaborative and
interdisciplinary approach which involves all stakeholders
in the project's development. Its purpose is to design
cost-effective transportation solutions that best fit in
harmony with the surrounding community while maintaining
safety and mobility. A "stakeholder" is someone who may be
affected by the project --- stakeholders can be businesses,
schools, elected officials, public agencies, land owners, or
the general public. We want to get you, as a stakeholder and
part of the concerned public, involved in the Phase I
Location and Environmental Studies. Your participation
ensures that we develop the solution which best accommodates
the needs of the community.
Public Stakeholder
Involvement Plan
In order for the Illinois Department of Transportation to
develop a safe transportation solution that meets the needs
of the community, it will need the help of the public (you).
To draw out the greatest value from public participation,
the US Route 136 Realignment is incorporating a Stakeholder
Involvement Plan (SIP). The SIP outlines a public
involvement process, making sure the opinions and
recommendations of stakeholders are considered in the
decision making.
Goals
and Objectives
of SIP:
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Identify stakeholders and provide
opportunities for timely and meaningful input through
all phases of the project.
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Identify transportation problems to be
solved by the project with the help of stakeholders
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Identify alternative solutions with help of
the stakeholders
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Choose a preferred alternative solution with the
help of the stakeholders
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Treat all involved parties with respect and
dignity
Advisory Committee
The Stakeholder Involvement Plan for this study includes a community advisory
committee. The committee will serve as a liaison between the public and IDOT to
ensure that community's views and recommendations are considered in the
project's development. The committee will meet periodically with the Project's
Study Group to discuss project ideas and concerns, and evaluation of the
alternative solutions. At the onset of the project, such advisory committee will
be established.
Public Meetings/Hearing
The Stakeholder Involvement Plan for this study includes two Public
Informational Meetings and one Public Hearing as listed below to present the
project information and details to the public and seek their comments.
Comment Form
Click
here to fill out the comment form.
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