Public Participation Plan (PPP)

The Public Participation Plan (PPP) outlines how the Southeastern Oklahoma Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SERTPO) engages residents, stakeholders, tribal nations, local governments, businesses, and transportation partners in the regional transportation planning process.

Each PPP is developed by the Southern Oklahoma Development Association (SODA) and the Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO) in coordination with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and is reviewed annually.

The PPP serves as:

  • A guide for public involvement in transportation planning activities.

  • A framework for public meetings, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.

  • A tool to ensure transparency, accessibility, and compliance with federal transportation planning requirements.

  • A process for incorporating public input into transportation decisions and investments.

Public Participation Plan (PPP)

The Public Participation Plan establishes the policies and procedures SERTPO uses to inform, engage, and gather feedback from the public regarding transportation plans, programs, and projects throughout the region.

The plan emphasizes:

  • Open and accessible public meetings.

  • Meaningful opportunities for public review and comment.

  • Outreach to traditionally underserved populations.

  • Coordination with local governments, transportation providers, and tribal nations.

  • Compliance with Title VI, Environmental Justice, ADA, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) requirements.

Current Plan

2026 Public Participation Plan – Finalized

Adopted: May 13, 2026
View 2026 Public Participation Plan

Major Priorities:

  • Expand public engagement opportunities throughout the 17-county region.

  • Increase access to transportation planning information through digital and electronic platforms.

  • Strengthen outreach to underserved, minority, low-income, elderly, disabled, and LEP populations.

  • Maintain open public meetings and public comment opportunities for major planning documents.

  • Enhance coordination with tribal governments, transportation agencies, and community partners.

  • Utilize surveys, workshops, visualization tools, and online engagement methods to gather public input.

Public Participation Requirements

The Public Participation Plan establishes review requirements for major SERTPO planning documents:

Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

  • 30-day public comment period

  • Public hearing

  • Technical Committee review

  • Policy Board approval

Planning Work Program (PWP)

  • 10-day public comment period

  • Technical Committee review

  • Policy Board approval

Public Participation Plan (PPP)

  • 45-day public comment period

  • Public hearing

  • Technical Committee review

  • Policy Board approval

Previous Plans

2025 Public Participation Plan

Adopted: October 1, 2025
View 2025 Public Participation Plan

Key Focus Areas:

  • Public outreach and engagement.

  • Public meeting accessibility.

  • Coordination with local governments and transportation partners.

  • Public review procedures for transportation planning documents.

2022 Public Participation Plan

View 2022 Public Participation Plan

Key Focus Areas:

  • Establishment of public involvement procedures.

  • Development of outreach and communication strategies.

  • Implementation of federal public participation requirements.

  • Foundation for regional transportation planning engagement.