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
 06/23/2025
102 Federal Requirements  06/23/2025
103 State Requirements Florida Administrative Register06/23/2025
104 Department Procedures  06/23/2025
105 Outreach During Project Phases  06/23/2025
106 Outreach During Planning  06/23/2025
107 Outreach During PD&E PD&E Part 1, Chapter 11 06/23/2025
108 Outreach During Design Florida Design Manual, Chapter 10406/23/2025
109 Outreach During Construction

Florida Design Manual, Chapter 104

06/23/2025
110 Outreach During Operations and Maintenance 06/23/2025
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 Identifying the Public 
301Identifying the Public 06/23/2025
302Building a Contact List 06/23/2025
303Demographic AnalysisSociocultural Effects Evaluation 06/23/2025
304Sociocultural Data ReportSociocultural Effects Evaluation 06/23/2025
400 Outreach Methods 
401One-on-One Meetings 06/23/2025
402Small Group Meetings 06/23/2025
403Public Workshops 06/23/2025
404Public Meetings 06/23/2025
405Public Hearings 06/23/2025
406Working with the Media 06/23/2025
407Effective Use of Social Media 06/23/2025
408Innovative Outreach 06/23/2025
409Websites 06/23/2025
500 Preparing for a Public Meeting or Workshop 
501Planning and Preparation

 

06/23/2025

502Selecting a Public Meeting Time and LocationGreen Lodging Program06/23/2025
503Notification RequirementsPublic Involvement Meeting Notices

06/23/2025

504Meeting Materials 06/23/2025
505Conducting the In-Person Meeting 06/23/2025
506Conducting the Virtual Meeting06/23/2025
600 Preparing for a Public Hearing 
 
601Planning and Preparation

PD&E Part 1, Chapter 11

06/23/2025
602Selecting a Public Hearing Time and LocationGreen Lodging Program06/23/2025
603Notification Requirements

Public Involvement Meeting Notices

PD&E Part 1, Chapter 11 

Florida Administrative Register

06/23/2025
604Hearing Materials 06/23/2025
605Conducting the In-Person Hearing 06/23/2025
606Conducting the Virtual HearingHow to Set Up and Host a Virtual Public Meeting Using GoToWebinar06/23/2025
700 Responding to Comments
  
701Responding to Public CommentsQuick Guide: Handling Public Comments 06/23/2025
800 Documentation 
801Maintaining a Public Involvement File 06/23/2025
1100 Resources