Pre-NEPA and NEPA Process Steps for the Transportation and Transit Plan

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Define purpose and need/develop preliminary alternatives
Step 2. Civic Engagement *
Step 3. Refine alternatives
Step 4. Identify environmental impacts and select preferred alternative
Step 5. Public review of draft plan/environmental document
Step 6. Analysis of public comment
Step 7. Prepare final plan/decision document
Step 8. Release final plan/decision document to the public