MY AMPO
Public Involvement Working Group
Mission

The AMPO Public Involvement Working Group supports public involvement in metropolitan transportation planning that meets federal requirements and strengthens the delivery and stewardship of programs, projects, and the transportation system.

Goals

Provide a forum for communications and sharing of public involvement best practices, guidance, and resources that support:

  • Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in meeting federal requirements related to public involvement.
  • MPOs in efficiently integrating public involvement into their programs, projects, and activities in a way that uses resources effectively.
  • Public involvement practices that build public trust and relationships, and gain participation from a diverse group of stakeholders.
  • The use a wide range of public involvement strategies, techniques, and methods to meet the diverse needs of MPO stakeholders, projects, programs, and activities.

Identify opportunities, challenges, needs, and emerging issues in public involvement. Communicate and share best practices, guidance, resources, and activities with other AMPO committees and at AMPO events, as appropriate.

Leadership Team
  • Melissa Roberts, Atlanta Regional Commission
  • Anthea Thomas, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Amanda Wilson, North Central Texas Council of Governments
  • Helen Wiles, Dover/Kent MPO
AMPO Contacts

Resources & Research

Broward MPO
The Broward MPO, in partnership with the Palm Beach MPO and South Florida Commuter Services, has produced a video that explains what a MPO is and how regional transportation projects in Broward get funded.

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning shared examples of the public outreach for their On to 2050 regional transportation plan development process.

The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho, COMPASS
What is COMPASS?

Dover Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization

Memphis Urban Area MPO
The Memphis Urban area MPO produces its Annual Outreach Report, which describes its public participation process and engagement techniques for the past year.

Memphis Urban Area MPO Outreach Report
MPO 101 explains what an MPO is and the functions of an MPO:  Memphis MPO 101 2016_FINAL
Memphis 2040 RTP outreach – Bus Ads
Examples of the MPO Outreach Process for the development of their regional transportation plan:  Memphis RTP 2nd Public Meetings FINAL
MPO Livability Videos:
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
TIP Video:
2017-2020 TIP
2011-14 TIP

Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization
Miami- Dade Transportation Planning Organization Video

Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
MRMPO Releases First Video: Welcome to the Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MRMPO) is pleased to announce the release of its first video: Welcome to the Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization. This video is the first of a series of short videos to be released by MRMPO on various topics related to the regional transportation planning process. The video highlights our unique metropolitan area, its challenges, and our agency’s plans and programs to help address those transportation challenges. Our region must work hard to ensure our transportation system meets the needs of a growing population and developing economy, as well as the environment and our health and safety. Our goal is to be proactive and keep the region moving while striving to improve quality of life through sound transportation investments and improvements.
The video also covers how you can take part in shaping our region’s transportation future by weighing in on our plans, attending our meetings, or inviting us to speak to your community.

So, if you have a few minutes, check out the video and stay tuned for future ones. Remember, your interest and involvement will truly help our region keep moving!

Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham
Funding a project with a MPO:  https://vimeo.com/210829210
Inside an MPO:  https://vimeo.com/210825997

Space Coast TPO
Space Coast TPO TIP Fact Sheet 2018
Space Coast TPO Title VI Flyer
Space Coast TPO Bike Ped Safety Education Brochure

FHWA Case Studies and Notable Practices
Recently, FHWA recognized case studies and notable practices in public engagement.  Several States DOTs and MPOs are recognized, include the Memphis Urban Area MPO for the development process of their regional transportation plan: https://planning.dot.gov/focus_caseStudies.aspx

Meetings & Webinars

2020 Meetings and Webinars

SPECIAL – Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: Wednesday, May 6th at 1:00 PM ET

  • Presenters:  The AMPO Public Involvement Leadership Team:  Anthea Thomas, Broward MPO, Melissa Roberts, Atlanta Regional Commission, Amanda Wilson, North Central Texas Council of Governments and Helen Wiles, Dover/Kent MPO
  • Topic:  Virtual Public Engagement in the Time of Covid-19
  • To listen to the webinar click here.
  • Intro and Helen Wiles Presentation
  • Anthea Thomas Presentation
  • Melissa Roberts Presentation

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: Monday, March 9th at 2:00 PM ET

  • Presenters:  Fleming El-Amin and Jody McCullough from FHWA
  • Topic:  Public Involvement and Resources Related to Title VI and Environmental Justice. They will provide an overview of what Environmental Justice means at FHWA and share helpful resources on policy and public participation.
  • To listen to the webinar click here.
  • AMPO PIWG Webinar_EJ Presentation March 9, 2020
2019 Meetings and Webinars

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: December 9, 2019 at 2:00pm

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: September 16, 2019 at 2:00pm

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: June 10, 2019 at 2 PM EST     

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: March 11, 2019 at 2 PM EST

2018 Meetings and Activities          

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: December 10, 2018 at 2 PM EST

  • MTC and ADAG – Vital Signs Presentation
  • PI Working Group – December 2018 Meeting Slides

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: September 17, 2018 at 2 PM EST

  • PI Working Group – September 2018 Meeting Slides
  • Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Communicating Regional Performance Measures for Southeast Michigan Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study Annual LRTP Report Card

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: June 11, 2018 at 2pm EST

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: March 12, 2018 at 2pm EST

2017 Meetings and Activities

Quarterly Meeting/Webinar: December 11, 2017 at 2pm EST

 2017 AMPO Annual Conference Public Involvement Working Group Meet and Greet

  • AMPO Planning Tools and Training Symposium Public Involvement, Title VI, Environmental Justice, and Equity in Practice provided attendees with an overview of public involvement practices, including federal requirements, public participation plans, environmental justice & Title VI, and community engagement evaluations.  The session included presentations, interactive activities, and open discussions, with a focus on sharing practical examples of facilitation techniques, outreach methods, as well as an emphasis on connecting attendees with one another.