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Public Engagement Plan



Scene from outdoor public engagement eventThe NJTPA Board of Trustees adopted the Public Engagement Plan (PEP) at its November 19, 2018 meeting. The PEP outlines how we plan to involve the region’s residents in our programs, projects and plans. The PEP describes our goals and objectives for public engagement while also identifying specific approaches, techniques and opportunities for ongoing communication and interaction with the public. We are committed to understanding the public’s diverse needs, concerns and ideas about our region.

 
What is in the PEP? 

The PEP describes different ways we promote participation by all members of the public interested in our activities to improve regional transportation.  It includes information on:
  • Communicating with us and accessing information;
  • NJTPA Board, Committee and other public meetings;
  • The NJTPA’s public and stakeholder involvement process for major plans and programs;
  • Our commitment to serving the needs of the region’s broadly diverse population; and
  • Guidance on public participation for staff of partner agencies or consultants working on NJTPA-sponsored projects and programs. 

 

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Public Engagement Plan

NJTPA Subregion Diversity Profiles

NEW: Virtual Public Engagement Best Practices

Website Accessibility

The NJTPA now uses ReciteMe, an online tool, that allows visitors to customize the appearance of the website to me_button.pngmake it easier to view, use a screen reader, or take advantage of written or spoke translations. To learn more about this tool and its various features click here. To access the tool click the button (shown right) at the top of any webpage on our site.

Subregion Diversity Profiles

The NJTPA worked with the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University to develop diversity profiles for each of the 15 subregions. These profiles, finalized in March 2020, were created to help inform public and stakeholder engagement and to improve outreach efforts.

Virtual Public Engagement

The NJTPA has compiled Virtual Public Engagement Best Practices to share tips and ideas for conducting public outreach virtually. This document contains several examples of successful online meetings and outreach efforts. Virtual outreach efforts should have equitable approaches and be cognizant of potential digital gaps in project areas, especially among low-income and minority populations.  Ensuring inclusive outreach may require mailing materials to residents in a study area.