Nicole Love Hendrickson

This document outlines the Atlanta Regional Commission's objective to create a Regional Safety Strategy. It emphasizes a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and multimodal approach to enhance the safety of all road users. The strategy is guided by principles that include incorporating forward-looking, performance-based measures, connecting to existing plans and programs, fostering collaboration and engagement, and balancing data-driven analysis with human perspectives.

This document outlines the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the Atlanta Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), detailing numerous projects and programs categorized by ARC ID. The plan addresses diverse transportation initiatives, including livable centers, comprehensive planning, freight movement, demand management, air quality, active transportation modes, carbon reduction, and the maintenance and upgrade of roadways and bridges. It also includes substantial investments in bus rapid transit and rail capital projects, alongside programs for workforce development, electrification, and regional resilience. Funding allocations are specified for various federal and state programs across different counties and agencies within the MPO.

The Public Participation Plan for the Atlanta Regional Commission outlines the agency's policies and procedures for public involvement in the transportation planning process. It details a community engagement strategy focused on updating practices for core Metropolitan Planning Organization deliverables such as the Unified Planning Work Program, Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and Transportation Improvement Program. The plan aims to foster thriving communities through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments, with goals including healthy, safe, livable communities, strategic investments, operational excellence, diverse stakeholder engagement, and a competitive economy. It supports public participation by aiming to inform, consult, involve, collaborate, and empower stakeholders.

The committee discussed updates on NextGen program funding, performance metrics, and service provider goal sheets. Key topics included the planning of the Pathways to the Digital Economy (PADE) initiative, focusing on digital skills training and career pathways for youth, as well as an employer lunch-and-learn strategy. The committee also addressed membership changes, taskforce updates regarding strategic planning and economic development, and reviewed performance data for various service providers.

This document, Appendix B of the Public Participation Plan (PPP) by the Atlanta Regional Commission, provides a transparent account of community engagement during the 2025 PPP update. It compiles public comments and partner agency requests, detailing the Commission's responses and the integration of feedback into the final PPP draft. The PPP itself guides the Commission's community engagement efforts and ensures adherence to federal planning requirements.