Outreach - Cape Cod bridges program

Details on the public outreach process and methods for the public to provide feedback and ask questions throughout the program duration.

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The public outreach process for this Program utilizes comprehensive communication strategies to engage the diverse communities within the region and solicit feedback. To better understand and engage these communities and their needs, a robust Public Involvement Plan (PIP) was developed to guide the public outreach process and identify key stakeholders and an outreach schedule. This has enabled the Program to conduct five rounds of outreach to date and engage with many different groups and organizations to ensure the outreach process is as inclusive as possible.

Each round of outreach has included two virtual public information meetings. The first round was conducted in Summer 2021, the second in Fall 2021, the third in Fall 2022, the fourth in Winter 2023, the fifth in Spring 2023, and the sixth in Spring 2024. Additionally, the Program team has hosted legislative briefings and targeted stakeholder meetings with numerous entities and organizations.

Notification materials were developed in advance of each public meeting and while the percentages of the census tract populations that only speak non-English languages are relatively low, materials were also translated into multiple languages as a matter of course. Spanish, Portuguese, American Sign Language, and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) interpreters were made available during meetings with other languages and services available by request. Meeting materials were made accessible and posted after each meeting to the Program’s Past Events Page.

Additionally, the Program established an Advisory Group to allow for increased engagement with key stakeholders. The first two meetings were held on May 16, 2023, and September 23, 2023. These meetings will continue throughout the duration of the Program. In-person Open Houses were also held on May 17, 2023, and May 13, 2024 to provide the public with an opportunity to meet the Program team, learn more about the Program share comments and questions.

Soliciting feedback and incorporating public input into the Program design has been a top priority. Comments from the public and key stakeholders have been integrated into the Program to the maximum extent possible. In addition to feedback submitted in-person, via phone, mail, or email, the public also has access to an online comment form hosted by the innovative Public Involvement Management Application (PIMA). To get in touch with the Program team, submit a comment or query.

Upcoming events

Public Meetings
Meeting TypeDate
Open houseNovember 18, 2024

Past events

Table 1: Round One Schedule
Meeting TypeDate
Public Information MeetingJune 30, 2021
Public Information MeetingJune 29, 2021
Cape Cod Canal Region and Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce BriefingJune 23, 2021
Regional Planning Agency (RPA) BriefingJune 22, 2021
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) BriefingJune 22, 2023
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) BriefingJune 21, 2021
Cape Cod Commission BriefingJune 21, 2021
Military-Civilian Community Council (MC3) Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) MeetingMay 12, 2021
Federal Delegation BriefingMay 10, 2021
ACEC MeetingMay 7, 2021
Town of Bourne BriefingApril 8, 2021
State Legislative BriefingMarch 26, 2021
Table 2: Round Two Schedule
Meeting Type  Date
Public Information Meeting November 18, 2021
Public Information Meeting November 16, 2021
 Regional Planning Agency (RPA) Briefing November 10, 2021
 Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Briefing  November 10, 2021
 Chambers of Commerce Briefing  November 9, 2021
 Town of Bourne Briefing  November 3, 2021
 State and Federal Legislative Briefing November 1, 2021
 Stakeholder Meeting (Market Basket)  August 18, 2021
Table 3: Round Three Schedule
Meeting Type  Date
Public Information MeetingNovember 17, 2022
Public Information MeetingNovember 15, 2022
Town of Bourne BriefingNovember 9, 2022
Chambers of Commerce BriefingNovember 9, 2022
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) BriefingNovember 8, 2022
 Regional Planning Agency (RPA) Briefing November 8, 2022
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) BriefingNovember 7, 2022
State Delegation BriefingOctober 27, 2022
Federal Delegation BriefingOctober 25, 2022
Table 4: Round Four Schedule
Meeting Type  Date
Public Information Meeting January 26, 2023
Public Information Meeting January 24, 2023
 Regional Planning Authority (RPA) Briefing January 19, 2023 
 Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Briefing  January 19, 2023
 Chambers of Commerce Briefing January 18, 2023
 Cape Cod Commission Briefing January 17, 2023
 Town of Bourne Briefing January 17, 2023
Table 5: Round Five Schedule
Meeting Type  Date
Open House May 17, 2023
Public Information Meeting March 29, 2023
Public Information Meeting March 22, 2023
 Town of Bourne Selectboard Briefing March 21, 2023
 Cape Cod Commission Briefing March 15, 2023
 Chambers of Commerce Briefing March 14, 2023
 Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Briefing March 13, 2023
 State Delegation Briefing March 9, 2023
 Town of Bourne Briefing February 23, 2023
Table 6: Round Six Schedule
Meeting TypeDate
Open HouseMay 13, 2024
Public Information MeetingApril 25, 2024
Table 7: Advisory Group Meetings
 Meeting TypeDate 
Advisory Group MeetingOctober 22, 2024
Advisory Group Meeting September 23, 2023
Advisory Group Meeting  May 16, 2023
Four people smiling at a public outreach meeting for Cape Cod Bridges
Members of the public gather around a presenter showing Cape Cod Bridges drawings on an easel.

Contact   for Outreach - Cape Cod bridges program

Online

We encourage you to contact us with any questions, comments, or input regarding the Program Submit your online comment 

Address

Submit all written comments Attention: Project Management, Project File No. 608020
Carrie E. Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116

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