The Public Participation Plan (PPP) provides guidance for the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) elected officials and staff in public participation and interagency consultation throughout the regional planning process. It contains the policies, guidelines and procedures TCAG uses in developing the Metropolitan planning process. This includes the development and approval of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Regional and Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP), Overall Work Program (OWP) and environmental review documentation related to growth, transportation, air quality, and any product prepared by TCAG staff that statutorily requires public participation, or for which the TCAG Board of Directors determines is necessary. TCAG carries out its transportation and air quality planning responsibilities in a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive manner in conformance with federal and state Law that determine how Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) provide for early consultation and public participation.
Tulare County Association of Governments’ Draft Public Participation Plan is Available for Review and Public Comment The 2026 Draft Public Participation Plan (PPP) is used to establish the process by which the public can participate in the development of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and programs; outlining past and present outreach strategies. The PPP was developed following Federal and state regulations. (23 CFR Part 450.316(a), California Government Code section 65080, California Public Resources Code section 5097.94, and sections 21073 through 21084.3).
Notification of availability of the Draft PPP is being distributed via U.S. mail and email to local, state and federal agencies in addition to the Tule River Tribe and the TCAG email distribution list.
Click the link to review the document. Comments will be accepted from now until January 27, 2025 at 5pm.
Public Hearing Information for January 27, 2025 at 1pm
- Option 1: Zoom Teleconference: ID: 744 710 0343 | passcode: 82243742
- Option 2: Phone: Toll-free: 1(888) -475-4499 | ID: 744 710 0343 | passcode: 82243742
- Option 3: In Person at 1:00 p.m. during the TCAG Board meeting at the Exeter Veterans Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah Ave, Exeter CA, 93221 on January 27th.
How to Submit Public Comments
Questions and public comments can be submitted via email to TCAGINFO@TULARECAG.CA.GOV.
Comments can also be received by mail to 210 N. Church St. Suite B Visalia, CA 93291 and in person at the public hearing scheduled for January 27, 2025 at 1pm.
Thank You,
Brideget Moore
TCAG Administrative Supervisor
559-623-0450
TCAGINFO@TULARECAG.CA.GOV
WWW.TULARECOG.ORG
Download pdf of Public Participation Plan Review & Comment Letter
