1. ODOT’s New PI Manual Kevin E. Davis Environmental Supervisor Office of Environmental Services

3. Out With the Old

4. Renewed PI Process  Integrated with PDP o Dependent on Project Type  Reflects ODOT’s and FHWA’s PI Focus  New PI Manual and Training o Manual - Early 2014 Draft currently under review o Training - First Half of 2014

5. Essential Elements  Early and continuous engagement with stakeholders and the public o PI outreach activities  Provide sufficient opportunities for public comments at key decision points  Consideration of Environmental Justice and Title VI population needs

6. Focus Areas  Communication o Early and often  Proactive engagement  Obtain alternate viewpoints  Understand community needs o Balance public and project interests  Reduce and/or resolve controversy

7. PI and PDP Relationship

8. Project Manger Role  Determines appropriate level of PI  Assesses needs of stakeholders  Ensures stakeholders and the public are made aware of decisions made  Responsible for executing PI plan

9. Low Impact Projects  Path 1, Path 2, and Non-Complex Path 3 o Do not require a PI Plan o PI meetings not required o Internal consultation may be needed Environmental, Real Estate, etc. o Stakeholder consultation and PI activities are project dependent Maintenance of Traffic concerns Minor local controversy

10. High Impact Projects  Complex Path 3, and Path 4 and Path 5 o PI Plan required Adjusted as project progresses PI activities needed correspond with decision-making milestones o Stakeholder consultation Separate meetings o Public meetings and/or hearings

11. Ongoing and Continuous  PI activities continue after approval of the environmental document o Provide status updates o Manages controversy o Specific resources Section 106, Noise, etc.

12. A Managed Process  Fosters collaboration  Enhances decision-making  Helps reduce controversy  Stakeholder and public meetings o Project dependent

13. Need Help?  Kevin E. Davis o OES Policy - Env. Supervisor o Public Involvement Contact o 614-752-2788 o Kevin.Davis@dot.state.oh.us