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Context Sensitive Solutions for the Construction of Transportation Projects
This PowerPoint presentation from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) emphasizes that "public involvement cannot succeed as a minor part of the project development process. It must be continuous through all project stages," including construction.
This PowerPoint presentation from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) emphasizes that "public involvement cannot succeed as a minor part of the project development process. It must be continuous through all project stages," including construction.
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Context Sensitive Solutions for the Construction of Transportation Projects
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