Public Participation Plan
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For more information about this plan, contact Heather by email or phone: (831) 264-5086
AMBAG incorporates public participation into all of its planning processes. The Public Participation Plan provides guidance in the structuring of regional transportation planning processes to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, inter-agency consultation and public participation are an integral and continuing part of the regional transportation decision making process. The participation policies and procedures described in the plan are structured to comply with all applicable federal and state legislation, rules, and express the genuine regional value and interest for all residents to participate in the shaping and implementation of regional policies and decisions regarding the transportation system.
AMBAG serves as the regional forum for the study and discussion of regionally significant issues, including housing, transportation, energy, water, and environmental quality. Elected officials from the eighteen cities and the three counties form the AMBAG’s Board of Directors. AMBAG’s mission states: “AMBAG provides strategic leadership and services to analyze, plan and implement regional policies for the benefit of the Counties and Cities of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz, balancing local control with regional collaboration.” In pursuing its mission, AMBAG strives to inform and involve its jurisdictions and the general public throughout its various programs, projects, and work activities conducted by the agency.
AMBAG and its regional planning partners seek the participation of a diverse set of communities with an interest in regional planning efforts, including lower income households, minority populations, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations, persons with disabilities, representatives from community and service organizations, tribal organizations, and other public agencies.
2023 Public Participation Plan
AMBAG updates its Public Participation Plan (PPP) approximately every four years. Federal and state laws require AMBAG to adopt participation plans to give more people opportunities to be involved in the transportation planning process. AMBAG’s current PPP was adopted in 2019 and informs interested community members about how to engage in AMBAG’s wide range of planning and funding activities.
AMBAG released its Draft 2023 Public Participation Plan for the Monterey Bay Area, inviting public review and comment on a fundamental document guiding the agency’s public engagement on June 14, 2023 for a 70-day review period. Three public hearings to receive comment were also held. The public comment period offers community members the chance to review and provide feedback on the proposed framework for how AMBAG will conduct public engagement activities. Following the public comment period, AMBAG staff reviewed the input received and updated the plan to incorporate comments received. The Final 2023 PPP was adopted by the AMBAG Board of Directors at the November 8, 2023 meeting.
Current Plan
Current Plan VersionJun.14
AMBAG Board of Directors Meeting June 2023
AMBAG Office Conference Room
June 14, 2023 | 6:00pm - 9:09pm
Members of the public and non-voting members may use the following link to join the
AMBAG Board of Directors meeting online:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83984695375?pwd=cWNReGxRMWZIUHZSelJTRThRbFZKQT09
Or Telephone: US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 839 8469 5375
Passcode: 986282
AMBAG governed by a twenty-four member Board of Directors comprised of elected officials from each City and County within the region. Elected officials from 18 cities and two supervisors from each county make up the AMBAG Board. The AMBAG region includes Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz County. AMBAG serves as both a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Council of Governments (COG). Required to follow the Brown Act.
For more information about this plan, contact Ana by email or phone: (831) 883-3750
Apr.12
AMBAG Board of Directors Meeting
Zoom Webinar
April 12, 2023 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Members of the public and non-voting members may use the following link to join the
AMBAG Board of Directors meeting online:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86854860649?pwd=V0dJTGpOQWFCRHBTN3FPSHlab3pndz09
Or Telephone: US: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 868 5486 0649
Passcode: 123319
AMBAG governed by a twenty-four member Board of Directors comprised of elected officials from each City and County within the region. Elected officials from 18 cities and two supervisors from each county make up the AMBAG Board. The AMBAG region includes Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz County. AMBAG serves as both a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Council of Governments (COG). Required to follow the Brown Act.
For more information about this plan, contact Ana by email or phone: (831) 883-3750
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