Public input is an essential element of the planning process. The public has several opportunities to contribute comments about the draft policy plan. The meetings listed below represent some of the best opportunities for citizens to make comments regarding the draft 2030 Transportation Policy Plan Update.
Key upcoming dates in the development and adoption of the 2030 Transportation Policy Plan include:
Date |
Committee/Board |
Task |
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July 31, 2008 |
TAC Planning Committee |
Review & recommend to TAC |
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August 6, |
Technical Advisory Committee to Transportation Advisory Board |
Review & recommend to TAB |
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August 13, |
Metropolitan Council |
Discuss preliminary draft |
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August 14, |
TAB Policy Committee |
Review & recommend to TAB |
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August 20, |
Transportation Advisory Board |
Review & recommend to M.C. Transportation Committee |
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August 25, |
Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee |
Review comments and recommend to Metropolitan Council as draft for public hearing |
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Metropolitan Council staff will review and incorporate comments received through the TAC-TAB process and create an updated draft for the Metropolitan Council to adopt for public hearing. |
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September 10, 2008 |
Metropolitan Council |
Adopt Draft 2030 TPP for Public Hearing |
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Five open house meetings will be scheduled to provide public information and input on the TPP. These meetings will be held in various locations in the 7-county region. The meetings will be announced immediately after they are scheduled. |
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October 22, 2008 |
Metropolitan Council |
Public Hearing, 5:00 pm |
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November 6, 2008 |
Public Record Closes |
2030 TPP comments due |
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Metropolitan Council staff will incorporate comments received during public review into a revised Final 2030 TPP. |
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December 8, 2008 |
Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee |
Review and recommend final 2030 TPP |
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January 2009 |
Metropolitan Council |
Adopt 2030 Transportation Policy Plan |
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2009-mid 2010 |
Develop and adopt 2030 TPP Amendment based on studies identified in work program |
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