The Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) law (GS – 136 – 189.10 and .11), enacted in 2013, directs the NCDOT to select and fund major capital improvement projects using a data-driven prioritization process in combination with local input. NCDOT provided guidance for each MPO, RPO, and Division to develop and implement a local input point methodology that maintains criteria transparency, material availability, and process documentation while maximizing the opportunity for public review and input. This Local Input Methodology must use a minimum of two criteria. One criterion must be a qualitative criterion and one criterion may either be a qualitative or quantitative criterion. The MPO is seeking public comment on the draft P7.0 Local Input Methodology until February 1, 2024. You may submit comments via email to trebil.deanna@newbernnc.gov or call the office at (252) 639-7592.