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Public Involvement Plan (PIP) and Title VI & LEP Plan

Public Involvement Plan (PIP) and Title VI & LEP Plan

The plans and studies listed below were developed in accordance with federal orders and guidance in effect at the respective times. Guidance on transportation planning is still evolving and subject to change. As WestCOG updates these documents, these plans will be revised in accordance with current guidance and executive orders.

Public Involvement

WestCOG maintains a number of resources to facilitate public engagement which are listed and detailed below.

Public Involvement Plan

Pursuant to Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 450.316, federal transportation planning rules require that WestCOG, SWRMPO and HVMPO maintain the Public Involvement Plan (PIP) as detailed below. The policy objectives for the PIP are to:

  • Educate and inform the public about transportation planning, projects, and issues within their communities and the Region.
  • Involve the public in the transportation planning process.
  • Ensure that information is easily accessible to all interested parties in the community.
  • Improve the decision-making process to include the interest/needs of stakeholders through informed consent.
  • Continue to evaluate and improve public participation strategies.

A requirement for receipt of federal transportation planning and project funds in urban areas is the continuing operation therein of a regional Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The purpose of the document is to provide public involvement policies for the two MPOs within the boundary of the Western CT Council of Governments (WestCOG). As WestCOG administers funds for the two MPOs and serves as their host agency, that Council itself is subject to compliance procedures. MPOs have formal roles in the federal transportation planning process along with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal law (Code of Federal Regulations 23 United States Code §134 – Metropolitan Transportation Planning) defines the structure of MPOs nationwide. 

Public Involvement Plan (PIP)

See the Get Involved Webpage for more ways to interact with WestCOG such as:

  • Public Meetings
  • Newsletter
  • Title VI Compliance Plan
  • Discrimination Complaint Forms
  • Language Assistance Policy
  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

ENGLISH: For language assistance or other accommodations, contact Western Connecticut Council of Governments at least five business days prior to the meeting at help@westcog.org. ESPAÑOL: Para asistencia con el idioma y otras adaptaciones, por favor póngase en contacto con WestCOG por lo menos cinco días hábiles antes de la reunión al help@westcog.org. PORTUGUÊS: Para obter assistência língua ou outras acomodações, entre em contato com WestCOG pelo menos cinco dias úteis antes da reunião em help@westcog.org.