As the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the region, the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) is required to develop and adopt a Public Participation Plan (PPP), in accordance with Federal Statue 23 CFR 450.316.

The PPP describes the RTC policies and processes that provide reasonable opportunities for involvement by interested parties in regional transportation planning. The PPP is used as a guide for all RTC public participation activities related to regional transportation planning, including development of the following federally required planning documents:

• The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
• The Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)
• Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Public Participation Plan (PPP)