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 invites residents to shape strategy for expanding public involvement.
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. Members of the public are encouraged to review the draft document and provide feedback. Feedback can be emailed to hadamson@ambag.org with the subject line “2023 PPP,” or mailed to Heather Adamson, AMBAG, 24580 Silver Cloud Court, Monterey, CA 95340. The 70-day comment period closes on Thursday, August 23, 2023.
The public hearings will be held as follows:
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SCCRTC Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 9am at Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. www.sccrtc.org
- AMBAG Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 6pm at Monterey Bay Air Resources District, Board Room, 3rd Floor 24580 Silver Cloud Court Monterey, CA 93940. www.ambag.org.
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SBtCOG Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 4pm at San Benito County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 481 4th Street, Hollister, CA 95023. www.sanbenitocog.org
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TAMC Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 9am at Monterey County Government Center in the Cinnamon Conference Room, 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas CA 93901. www.tamcmonterey.org
- Remote participation available for all public hearings. See meeting agenda for Zoom info.
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 will review the input received and update the plan as needed before bringing it to the AMBAG Board of Directors for final adoption, which is slated for October 2023.
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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