How much input and influence will the general public have on the study process?
A. The Study Team will be reaching out to a wide range of stakeholder groups early and often and encouraging them to participate and listening and considering their comments. The project offers and interactive website www.nicti.net enabling the public to comment and find updated information. Plans are also under way to conduct public opinion surveys and focus groups to learn more about local and regional transportation concerns from local residents and those who already commute between the regions. Although we many not be able to satisfy everyone, our goal is to look at the needs of the whole region to assess transportation mobility for the future.
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