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13 <br /> PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN <br /> Small Group Meetings <br /> A small group meeting is a targeted measure where a meeting is held with a specific group, <br /> usually at their request or consent. The department typically uses two resources for conducting <br /> Small Group Meetings. The initial resource are the community centers owned and operated by <br /> Orange County. These Community Centers are: <br /> Cedar Grove Community Efland-Cheeks Community Rogers Road Community <br /> Center Center Center <br /> :11 NC NC :• 117 Richmond '• 101 Edgar <br /> Hillsborough, Mebane, NC 27302 . •- • <br /> The second resource is based on the Environmental Justice analysis presented in this plan. <br /> Overlapping Communities of Concerns are targeted to identify specific communities that need — <br /> not simply want—to be included in the transportation planning process. Some are overburdened <br /> and underserved and the department will use all its available resources to organize and conduct <br /> the Small Group Meetings in the Communities of Concern. We will reach out to them rather than <br /> waiting for them to come to us. See below for guidelines on these meetings: <br /> • After review of the public engagement event, if it is determined that a group of people were <br /> not afforded adequate opportunities to participate, the Community will be contacted to <br /> inquire about possible participation methods. <br /> • Unless unusual circumstances or safety concerns exist, the meeting will be held at a location <br /> of the target group's choosing. <br /> • Facilitation can be shared or relinquished to members of the community. <br /> • Small group discussion formats may be integrated into larger group community meetings <br /> and workshops. When this occurs, the smaller groups will be as diverse as the participants <br /> in the room. <br /> Community Surveying <br /> • Opinion surveys will occasionally be used to obtain input from targeted groups or the general <br /> community on transportation needs, the quality or costs of our services, and feedback on <br /> our community outreach efforts. <br /> • Surveys may be conducted via telephone, door-to-door canvassing, at community fairs, by <br /> placing drop boxes in convenient locations like government facilities, or with assistance from <br /> other local agencies like social services. <br /> • Surveys will be translated into languages other than English, when appropriate. <br /> Report Date 7 <br />