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5 COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT Public outreach is a critical part of any planning study. It harnesses the insights of roadway users and other members of the public who supply the local knowledge, context, and information necessary to make informed project decisions. Engagement of the residents, travelers, and other drivers who regularly use 1-90 in Kittitas County is a key factor in this project's success. Consistent with Kittitas County (County) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) community engagement practices, this feasibility study process included opportunities for the public and stakeholders to share their concerns, issues, and preferred solutions. Various forms of outreach were used to ensure the widest range of engagement within the study area and the County as a whole. The general approach for public outreach included: • Development of a Public Outreach Plan • Creation of the STEER 1-90 Coalition (discussed below) to share and disseminate information about the study • Interviews with organizations, agencies, and businesses that use corridor roadways as part of their routine business, with a focus on freight mobility • Collection of broad public input on 1-90 issues and potential improvements through virtual workshops, an open house, and surveys The County and WSDOT reviewed public, stakeholder, and affected agencies' comments and concerns that were received during the public outreach activities. This feedback was used to help: • Guide the development of project alternatives to address the ongoing traffic concerns along 1-90 in the study area • Develop evaluation criteria to accurately measure the ability of the proposed alternatives to address concerns • Select the preferred alternative to move forward for further analysis, pending funding. VOLUME 1: FEASIBILITY REPORT 1-90 Corridor Easton to Cle Elum Feasibility Study 1 71