Case Study: Public Involvement at Oregon Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration1997PDFTech ReportUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited StatesOregonCase studiesPublic participationState departments of transportationDecision makingOregon enjoys a national reputation for progressive public policy, good government, and an open and inclusive political process. During research for these case studies, observers often cited the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as one of the best examples of transportation agencies that involve the public in their project planning and program development efforts. ODOT's experience offers valuable lessons to transportation professionals working to develop meaningful and effective public involvement programs.104