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... respondents, and between DOT and MPO respondents; however, most agree that the definition of successful public involvement means getting informed consent from the public, providing equitable access to decision making and offering opportunities to provide input that is carefully considered when the transportation decisions are made, acquiring a better decision than what you set out to do, touching a typical set of the population, and getting meaningful input that results in a plan that reflects the priorities of the community. As to the definition of effective public involvement there is some difference; however, on the definition of cost-effective public involvement there is substantial difference, as DOT respondents noted that it cost whatever was necessary, and MPO respondents reported that it is money spent on human resources.
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... • Transferability of "successful" processes and strategies used by others such as Effective Transportation Decision Making and Community Characteristics Program. • Consequences of not defining effective and cost-effective public involvement.
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