The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking public input on two major initiatives: an amendment to the 2025-2028 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the “Transportation Connection: 2025-2050” long-range plan that will shape Bismarck’s transit and infrastructure future.
The STIP amendment proposes funding for the Statewide Coordinated Public Transit Human Service Plan and Intercity Bus Plan, aiming to improve mobility for seniors, people with disabilities, and rural residents. Meanwhile, the “Transportation Connection: 2025-2050” plan looks further ahead—mapping how highways, public transit, and infrastructure will evolve across Bismarck, Dickinson, and other communities.
Public meetings have been held across the state, where residents could comment on priorities such as road safety, bus services, and environmental impacts.
For Bismarck residents, the proposals could mean more accessible intercity bus routes, improved coordination of transit for vulnerable populations, and clearer long-term strategies for traffic management and growth. With the city’s steady expansion and rising demand on infrastructure, residents are watching closely to ensure local voices shape the plans.
Local officials echoed that view. “We want these plans to reflect the realities of rural and urban North Dakota. Community feedback is critical to making that happen,” said an NDDOT spokesperson.
The combination of the STIP amendment and the long-range “Transportation Connection” plan signals a pivotal moment for Bismarck’s transportation future. Residents still have opportunities to provide feedback before final decisions are made, making now the time for community voices to help steer North Dakota’s transportation priorities through 2050.
