The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has extended the deadline for the Local Consultation Survey, a federal requirement which ODOT is required to conduct and report on every five years. The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) encourages members to participate in the survey.
Click here to complete the survey by Sept. 27.
ODOT Local Consultation Survey FAQ:
What is the Local Consultation Survey?
The Local Consultation Survey (LCS) is a method we use to meet federal regulations requiring the state to gather feedback from nonmetropolitan local officials and other interested parties regarding the cooperative planning process and any proposed changes. The survey will evaluate ODOT’s local consultation practices regarding the following processes:
- Conferring with affected local officials and other interested parties in accordance with established rules, plans, policies, procedures, and programs.
- Considering the input of local officials and other interested parties before acting.
- Periodically informing local officials and other interested parties about actions taken.
- Implementing public involvement processes.
What are we asking?
We’re interested in your experiences with statewide transportation planning and programming activities. Transportation planning refers to participation in activities such as updating the Oregon Transportation Plan (OTP) or any of its component mode and topic plans, including the Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) and the Oregon Public Transportation Plan (OPTP). The survey also includes questions about involvement in developing the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), reflecting on the processes used to prioritize and program
Who are we asking?
We are sending the survey to all Area Commissions on Transportation, the League of Oregon Cities, the Association of Oregon Counties, and many of our committee partners. As part of this effort, we are also gathering feedback from metropolitan representatives and Tribal governments as members of an Area Commission on Transportation. This survey is not to be considered part of the conditions for metropolitan or Tribal consultation per federal requirements, but rather leverages this opportunity to gain additional feedback from these partners.
How are we using the results?
We use feedback to improve our outreach practices. ODOT is continually working to improve, and these results will assist the agency in enhancing how it communicates and engages with key partners. The data will affect policies regarding who, when, and how often to contact different parties in the planning process. The recently updated Oregon Transportation Plan drew guidance from LCS feedback when updating outreach guidelines and practices.
Want more information?
The survey has been extended until September 27, 2024. Please contact Rachel Zakem at Rachel.zakem@odot.oregon.gov for more details.