Public Comment Opportunities

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The public is invited to comment on the following open topic(s):

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Public Participation Plan

The draft 2024 Public Participation Plan of the Central Lane MPO is available for public review and comment through May 12, 2024.  The Public Participation Plan is a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process. The MPO adopts a public participation plan that is developed in consultation with all interested parties and provides reasonable opportunities for all interested parties to comment on all aspects of the MPO transportation planning process. It describes how the MPO informs, consults, engages, and collaborates with the public and other stake holders in the development of key MPO work products. 

A public hearing for the draft Public Participation Plan is requested to take place at the April 4 meeting of the Metropolitan Policy Committee.

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Comments on the following requested amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program will be accepted until May 9, 2024. The Transportation Planning Committee will consider this request at their meeting on May 16.

Project Name: Chambers St seismic bridge retrofits (Eugene)

Applicant: Eugene

STIP Key Number: 21383

Description: Seismic strengthening of bridges in the event of a seismic event.

Funding: $2,200,356.63 (Urban Surface Transportation Block Grant)

Proposed Changes: Add $1,754,061.35 of local funding to construction phase.

Notes on Changes: Additional funds are needed due to updated cost estimate.

Action: These changes are requested by the applicant or certified agency on the applicant’s behalf. CLMPO approved the original project scope for inclusion in the TIP. Any changes must be approved by the MPO upon consideration of the federal requirements of Title 23 U.S.C. 450.326. MPO approval signifies that this project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the MPO’s Regional Transportation Plan and meets the federal requirements for inclusion in the TIP.

Public review period: April 25, 2024 – May 9, 2024

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For all of the public comment opportunities, you may comment by mailing, emailing, or in person/virtually at a public hearing (if applicable).

Comment through Mail
Metropolitan Policy Committee
Lane Council of Governments
859 Willamette Street
Suite 500
Eugene, OR 97401

Comment by Email

Comment Online

Questions
Contact MPO Program Manager at Lane Council of Governments Paul Thompson at 541-682-4283, or via email at mpo@lcog.org

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