An important component of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is to provide the public with the opportunity to provide input into the development of the program.
The public involvement process is based on a biennial cycle. A full public involvement process is undertaken during even numbered years which includes the identification of potential TIP projects, review of the project evaluation systems, and recommendations for approval to the county engineer. During odd numbered years, the public involvement process consists of individual contacts from the public and a public hearing to adopt the TIP.
The following is a summary of the public outreach efforts that occur during the even numbered years:
- Community open houses
- Transportation improvement program involvement team meetings
- Organized presentation to neighborhood and business association (upon request)
- Press releases and newspaper advertisements
The focal point of the public involvement process is the Transportation Improvement Program Involvement Team (TIPIT). The TIPIT consists of a group of approximately 30 citizens and county staff representing a wide range of views and backgrounds. In the past, the role of the TIPIT assisted the county with identifying projects, refining the project evaluation criteria, reviewing the project priority array, reviewing the draft TIP, and reviewing the funded program prior to recommendation to the county engineer.
If you would like someone from Clark County to speak to your neighborhood, business or civic organization regarding the Transportation Improvement Program, please contact Susan Wilson at (360) 397-6118 ext. 4330.
