By the construction and operations phase of a project, "there will be a very limited ability for public participation to affect the overall outcome ... due to the nature of Mn/DOT's contracting process. Products of public involvement in this phase may include..."

Public Involvement During Construction and Operation

At this point, there will be a very limited ability for public participation to affect the overall outcome of a project due to the nature of Mn/DOT's contracting process. Products of public involvement in this phase may include:
• Alternative construction options to lessen impacts, and,
• Alternative operating strategies.

The formal project development process actually concludes when project construction begins. Mn/DOT construction personnel then supervise construction by a private contractor to ensure that the project is built according to earlier project plans and commitments. While the formal project development process ends with the beginning of construction, there may be some continuing coordination on complex jobs. Operations activities (paint striping, lighting, mowing, plowing, etc.) take place after construction. Again, there may be some commitments made during the project development process, such as monitoring traffic for air pollution or vehicle-type enforcement, which will necessitate continuing coordination. This cyclical process repeats itself as the various facilities age and new needs arise for project improvement.