Get involved with the Red Gate Bridge Project

Public Involvement Program

All public projects have a community - individuals and organizations within that community may have an interest or "stake" in the project. Local communities have much to offer - ideas, values, creativity, and strategies for success. Engaging stakeholders in early, frequent, and meaningful exchange of ideas will help to ensure that the project meets the needs and improves the safety and mobility of the community.

Context Sensitive Solutions
Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) is a design approach that invites stakeholders to contribute in developing a facility that preserves and enhances the scenic, economic, historic, and natural qualities of the project setting its "context". The input provided by stakeholders early in the process through design workshops and informational meetings allows the designers to address the needs and concerns of the community. A flexible design approach coupled with this understanding of the community and the landscape early in the design process will provide a completed project tailored to the needs of the community.

Stakeholders for this project will likely include:

Residents of St. Charles and the surrounding communities
Leaders and elected officials of those communities
Public safety officials
Local schools and school districts
Local businesses
Environmental interest groups

If you would like to become involved in the decision making process for this project, please leave your name and e-mail address. We will send you reminders of upcoming public meetings and design workshops as well as other news and events related to the project. If you choose not to provide your contact information, check this web site regularly for news and updates on the project.