Public Involvement is an interactive process that informs the public on the progress of the study while simultaneously soliciting information on the community’s concerns. A public involvement program has been designed to encourage your participation throughout the study. Opportunities for you to become informed and involved include:

• Stakeholder Meetings

  Stakeholder meetings will be held periodically and are comprised of representatives from municipalities, transportation agencies, elected officials, local jurisdictions and other affected parties.

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• Agency & Municipal Meetings

  Agency and Municipal meetings will be held to discuss and coordinate specific project issues with those that would be impacted by the project.
  

• Public Meetings/Public Hearings

  Public meetings will be held at key points during the project development phase to engage the public. The purpose of the meetings will be to solicit the preferences and opinions of those who participate regarding the information presented. Questions raised by meeting participants, depending on the nature, will be either answered immediately or addressed in subsequent meetings, newsletters or other communication mechanisms. A public hearing will be held near end of Phase I.

  Comments received at the public meetings will be documented and the information will be considered as a part of the analysis and evaluation of the improvement alternatives. Individuals on the mailing list will receive invitations in the mail announcing meeting information.

• Newsletters/Comment Forms

  Newsletters will be printed over the course of the study. These publications will feature the latest project news and will be used as a means of communicating requests for information about the project.
  
  Please fill out a comment form, as we are interested in your thoughts and ideas. Additionally, if you would like to receive project newsletters and other mailings, please fill out the mailing list form.

• Public Information Hotline

  A dedicated phone number (312-803-6750) has been established to receive input and comments on the project. The design team will monitor and log the input received and will forward the information to the appropriate people.

• Website

  This website has been developed and will be maintained throughout the project to communicate current information. It includes general project information, description of alternatives, mailing list and comment area, frequently asked questions with answers, meeting information and project publications and reports.

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