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CHAPTER S: COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT <br /> webinars, the establishment of a mailing list, Prior to the release of this draft report, <br /> and the facilitation of online public surveys. to gain insight into the public's thoughts <br /> on alternatives and their preference for a <br /> 5.3 Tribal Coordination preferred alternative. <br /> In late 2022,the County and WSDOT reached 5.4.1 Information Distribution <br /> out to Tribes deemed to have potential interest and Notices <br /> in the project and study process.Tribes The STEER 1-90 website is the primary host <br /> contacted via email in December 2022 were: for the project using links to other project <br /> • Colville Tribes platforms.The website provides information <br /> • Muckleshoot Indian Tribe about the study, upcoming project milestones, <br /> • Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and public involvement opportunities. It also <br /> • Confederated Tribes and Bands of the serves as a point of access to collect public <br /> Yakama Nation input and as a location where questions about <br /> the project can be addressed. <br /> An overview of the project and the study <br /> process, along with a map of the study area, The website includes opportunities for the <br /> w public and stakeholders to sign up to receive <br /> as provided to each Tribe. In May 2023, the <br /> email communication and updates regarding <br /> Snoqualmie Tribe requested a meeting with <br /> the project. <br /> the project team.This online meeting was <br /> held on June 21, 2023.Also in May 2023,the 5.4.2 Stakeholder Interviews <br /> Yakama Tribe contacted the project team <br /> and requested updates as the project moved Stakeholder interviews were held in June and <br /> forward.The Colville Tribe and the Muckleshoot July 2023.The goal of the interviews was to <br /> Tribe did not wish to be involved at that time. obtain information and concerns regarding <br /> current travel conditions along the I-90 <br /> In January 2024, both the Snoqualmie and corridor in the study area. Most interviews took <br /> Yakama Tribes were provided graphics and place via telephone, with some stakeholders <br /> descriptions of proposed alternatives, an opting to complete a questionnaire.A mix of <br /> evaluation summary, and were informed of industry, agency, and port representatives <br /> upcoming opportunities for engagement, were included in the interview pool based <br /> including a webinar and open house. on discussions with the STEER 1-90 Coalition. <br /> A list of stakeholders contacted during the <br /> 5.4 Public and engagement process is presented in Table 5-1. <br /> Stakeholder Engagement Questions focused on: <br /> The following sections summarize public and • Gathering feedback regarding the purpose <br /> stakeholder engagement efforts, beginning and need of the study <br /> in June 2023.Activities listed below were • Understanding how traffic and mobility <br /> primarily initiated at two key milestones: affect the stakeholders' respective <br /> organizations <br /> • At the initial kick-off of the project to . Identifying current traffic mobility concerns <br /> gather the public's thoughts and concerns in the study area <br /> about travel in the study area, and <br /> VOLUME 1: FEASIBILITY REPORT 1-90 Corridor-Easton to Cle Elum Feasibility Study 1 73 <br />