Public Participation Plan

The Public Participation Plan (PPP) establishes standards and policies for engaging communities in the 3C transportation planning process.

Public Participation Plan (2025)

This federally required document details how the Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MVMPO) solicits public involvement and interest in regional transportation planning. MVMPO strives to create accessible, comfortable, inclusive, and inviting forums to share information and collaborate in service of improved transportation outcomes. In accordance with state and federal requirements, MVMPO’s public processes must provide equal opportunity and access to all. MVMPO’s public processes must also provide assurances that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or other protected classes. The MVMPO uses its PPP to shape public participation for its projects, processes, and products by selecting appropriate methods based on context and scale.

The plan is based on federal and state requirements for encouraging community involvement while also tailoring strategies and methods in a way that is culturally relevant to the Merrimack Valley region. The PPP states MVMPO’s participation values and goals and lists concrete strategies that further elucidate each goal’s intent. The plan also includes different participation approaches and details policies related to access for people with disabilities and persons from historically marginalized communities, including those with limited English proficiency.

I have questions. Who should I contact? Questions about the study should be relayed to MVPC at [email protected].