Once the group becomes active, its members will mostly participate in public hearings and speak out for the road project. Walker claims credit, on behalf of his group, for the highway's progress in West Virginia. You have to do it in an organized, professional manner. Don't get up and scream and shout. You've got to get your homework done.
People can make a difference.
It does happen, but the wheels of government turn slowly. But opinions vary on how much decision makers actually listen, depending on who is talking. It comes down a lot to what people value. Altizer said VDOT, in an attempt to increase public participation, will give citizens 45 days to study the department's environmental impact statement before public hearings begin this fall. The law requires only 30 days.