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9 <br /> PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN <br /> Objectives <br /> By applying the guidance and best practices presented in this plan, the department aims to: <br /> • Create better opportunities and mechanisms to encourage community involvement. <br /> • Promote respectful and meaningful dialogue between community members, organizations, <br /> stakeholders and the professional people responsible for the transportation network. <br /> • Work together with the community on all transportation related issues and programs to find <br /> collaborative solutions. <br /> • Build trust with the community to strengthen community ties and partnerships. <br /> • Work with community organizations to identify shared goals and opportunities for <br /> collaboration. <br /> • Provide consistent communication about all levels of transportation regulations, practices, <br /> and programs. <br /> • Improve community engagement by bridging the language barrier. <br /> • Tailor communication to specific age groups and encourage all ages to participate in the <br /> process. <br /> • Identify underserved communities, as needed, and develop tailored communication plans <br /> that best serve their specific cultural and logistical needs. <br /> Report Date 3 <br />