All PD&E Studies require a Public Involvement Program (PIP) to inform and involve interested public officials, citizens and special interest groups in the development of the project. The PIP starts at the beginning of the study phase and includes several methods to obtain input from concerned and interested parties along the project corridor. As the study progresses, input from the public will be used in the analysis of the various alternatives and in refining the viable alternatives.

During this study, several meetings and workshops were held. The first public information workshop was held in the Osteen Civic Center on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the Titusville City Council Chambers on Thursday, February 26, 2009, and the Brannon Center on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. The second public information workshop was held in the Titusville City Council Chambers on Monday, September 21, 2009, the Osteen Civic Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, and the Brannon Center on Thursday, September 24, 2009.  Informational and small group meetings were held throughout the study, as needed.

In addition to this project web site, a series of project newsletters were prepared and mailed to public officials, property owners near the study corridor and others who requested to be added to the project mailing list.

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First Public Information Workshop

The first series of public information workshops have been held. The first workshop was held in Osteen on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. The second workshop was held in Titusville on Thursday, February 26, 2009. The third workshop was held in New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. The same information was presented at each workshop.

There were 37 citizens in attendance at the first workshop, 58 citizens in attendance at the second workshop, and 44 citizens in attendance at the third workshop. The workshop attendees represented different interest groups including property owners, trail users, hunters, and other interested parties.

The workshop was held in an open-house format and members of the study team were available to answer questions and discuss the project “one-on-one” with attendees. Project related information was on display. In addition, separate tables were set-up to collect written public comments. A presentation was given by the consultant project manager. Following the presentation, the floor was opened for public comments and questions.

Numerous oral and written comments were provided by the public to the study team. Comments and questions were made in regards to trail safety, maintenance, and amenities. In addition, the concern for trail use during hunting season as well as individual property owners issues were among the comments made at the workshops.

ECRRT Newsletter January 2009 (2.6 mb) First Newsletter

Second Public Information Workshop

The second series of public information workshops have been held. The first workshop was held in Titusville on Monday, September 21, 2009. The second workshop was held in Osteen on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. The third workshop was held in New Smyrna Beach on Thursday, September 24, 2009. The same information was presented at each workshop.

Each workshop was conducted in an open house format with a brief presentation at 6:00 p.m. Maps, drawings and other study information was on display at the workshops. Study representatives were available during the workshops to answer questions.

A total of 125 people attended the second series of workshops. The workshop attendees represented different interest groups including property owners, trail users, hunters, and other interested parties.

ECRRT Newsletter September 2009 (1.7 mb) Second Newsletter

ECRRT Newsletter January 2010 (1.5 mb) Third Newsletter