Public Engagement Resource Guide

Welcome to the Public Engagement Resource Guide page. Guidance and tools are available here for FDOT project managers and staff to foster effective and meaningful public engagement during all project phases.

The Public Engagement Resource Guide will continue to evolve with new sections as they are developed.

Submit questions, comments, or suggestions to: PublicInv@dot.state.fl.us.

 

Public Engagement Resource Guide

Section
Resources
Last Update
100 Introduction
101 Guiding Principles
 02/26/2024
102 Federal Requirements  02/26/2024
103 State Requirements Florida Administrative Register02/26/2024
104 Department Procedures  02/26/2024
105 Outreach During Project Phases  02/26/2024
106 Outreach During Planning  02/26/2024
107 Outreach During PD&E PD&E Part 1, Chapter 11 02/26/2024
108 Outreach During Design Florida Design Manual, Chapter 10402/26/2024
109 Outreach During Construction

Florida Design Manual, Chapter 104

02/26/2024
110 Outreach During Operations and Maintenance 02/26/2024
200 Preparing a Plan
201 Public Involvement Plan
PD&E Part 1, Chapter 11 
02/26/2024
202 Community Awareness Plan Florida Design Manual, Chapter 10402/26/2024
300 Nondiscrimination and Environmental Justice
301 Title VI, Nondiscrimination, & Environmental 02/26/2024
302Title VI 02/26/2024
303Environmental Justice  02/26/2024
304Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Quick Guide: Engaging People with Limited English Proficiency

Developing a Language Assistance Strategy

02/26/2024
400 Identifying the Public 
401Identifying the Public 02/26/2024
402Building a Contact List 02/26/2024
403Demographic AnalysisSociocultural Effects Evaluation 02/26/2024
404Sociocultural Data ReportSociocultural Effects Evaluation 02/26/2024
500 Outreach Methods 
501One-on-One Meetings 02/26/2024
502Small Group Meetings 02/26/2024
503Public Workshops 02/26/2024
504Public Meetings 02/26/2024
505Public Hearings 02/26/2024
506Working with the Media 02/26/2024
507Effective Use of Social Media 02/26/2024
508Innovative Outreach 02/26/2024
509Websites 02/26/2024
600 Preparing for a Public Meeting or Workshop 
601Planning and Preparation

 

02/26/2024

602Selecting a Public Meeting Time and LocationGreen Lodging Program02/26/2024
603Notification RequirementsPublic Involvement Meeting Notices

02/26/2024

604Meeting Materials 02/26/2024
605Conducting the In-Person Meeting 02/26/2024
606Conducting the Virtual Meeting02/26/2024
700 Preparing for a Public Hearing 
 
701Planning and Preparation

PD&E Part 1, Chapter 11

02/26/2024
702Selecting a Public Hearing Time and LocationGreen Lodging Program02/26/2024
703Notification Requirements

Public Involvement Meeting Notices

PD&E Part 1, Chapter 11 

Florida Administrative Register

02/26/2024
704Hearing Materials 02/26/2024
705Conducting the In-Person Hearing 02/26/2024
706Conducting the Virtual HearingHow to Set Up and Host a Virtual Public Meeting Using GoToWebinar02/26/2024
800 Responding to Comments
  
801Responding to Public CommentsQuick Guide: Handling Public Comments 02/26/2024
900 Performance Measures  
901Public Involvement Performance Measures 02/26/2024
1000 Documentation 
1001Maintaining a Public Involvement File 02/26/2024
1100 Resources