Citizen Involvement in the Highway Project Development

The Minnesota Highway Department has adopted objectives to expand its efforts to inform and involve the public in the highway planning process. This article addresses the topic of citizen involvement in the project development process and the implementation of efforts to achieve the Department's objectives.

The content of this article is based on a literature review, the results of workshops and conferences, the recommendations of the Citizens Action Plan Task Force and previous citizen involvement experiences. The content does not reflect official policy of the Minnesota Highway Department nor does it represent a specification or regulation.