The Transportation Action Model (TAM), a highly structured, 21-week process that is specifically designed for communities of approximately 5,000 population, seeks to involve citizens at a grassroots level to plan for the future of their community. "It was created with two guiding principles. First, sound transportation systems and the decisions behind them are critical to the social and economic well-being of communities. Second, informed community participation creates better transportation decisions."
Transportation Action Model
The Transportation Action Model (TAM), initiated and designed by a national consortium
led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is specifically designed for communities of
approximately 5,000 population, and would probably not be effective in areas greater than
10,000 population. The TAM seeks to involve citizens at a grassroots level to plan for the
future of their community. It was created with two guiding principles. First, sound
transportation systems and the decisions behind them are critical to the social and economic
well-being of communities. Second, informed community participation creates better
transportation decisions.
The TAM is a highly-structured, 21-week process that includes creating public dialogue,
identifying transportation issues, and developing solutions. Successful completion of the
program should provide a blueprint for local action. Although it is specifically designed to
address transportation problems, it intends to take a more integrated approach to identifying
a community's needs and vision for its future.
More information on the Transportation Action Model can be obtained by contacting the
Office of Advanced Transportation Systems (651) 296-5269, and by referring to case study
#21 that is included in Chapter 6 of this guide.
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