FTIP/FSTIP Development and Public Participation Environmental Justice and Self-Certification Scott Carson, FHWA-California Division Caltrans 2013 FSTIP/FTIP Development Workshop January 17, 2012

Public Participation Plan (PPP) in FTIP/FSTIP Development o 23 CFR – Public Participation Requirements MPOs are required to develop the PPP in consultation with citizens and identified groups to allow reasonable opportunities to participate in the metropolitan transportation planning process. Under (a)(1)(vii) MPOs are directed to seek out and consider the needs of the traditionally underserved in the public involvement process. o 23 CFR (b) – Commenting on the TIP MPOs shall provide all interested parties with a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed TIP as required by (a). At least one formal public meeting is required and the document should be made readily available to the public including electronic formats such as the World Wide Web.

EJ Analysis in FTIP/FSTIP Development o October 7, 1999 Policy Memo “Implementing Title VI Requirements in Metropolitan and Statewide Planning” cfm Public Participation Plan - Should address how you plan to engage minority and low-income individuals Perform an analysis that evaluates the distribution of impacts on different socio-economic groups for investments found in the RTP and FTIP

Self-Certification in FTIP/FSTIP Development o 23 CFR – MPO Self-Certification TIP is submitted every four years, concurrent with STIP, to FHWA and FTA for joint approval; this section covers compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations, including Title VI, non-discrimination including race, color, national origin, sex, age, disadvantaged business enterprise, EEO, ADA and Older Americans Act. This section also includes the quadrennial TMA certification requirement. o 23 CFR – State Self-Certification STIP is submitted every four years to FHWA and FTA for joint approval; this section covers compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations, including Title VI, non-discrimination including race, color, national origin, sex, age, disadvantaged business enterprise, EEO, ADA and Older Americans Act.

Resources/Contacts/Questions FHWA EJ website stice/ If you have a question about Title VI/Equity/EJ, please call your FHWA MPO liaison first! FHWA-California Division Title VI/Civil Rights Specialist Lance Yokota – QUESTIONS?