Two public input meetings will be held, one August 31 in Bismarck, and one September 1 in Mandan, to seek comments on roadway, trail and transit bus system improvements to be included in the regional long range transportation plan for the period through 2035. The plan covers urban and rural areas of Morton and Burleigh County, including Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln. Broad public input is now needed for the plan that includes recommendations for specific roadway, trail and transit improvement projects needed between now and 2035.

Bismarck Meeting

August 31, 2009, 6:30 ? 8:00 PM

Tom Baker Room, City/County Building

221 North 5th St.

The Bismarck meeting will be shown live on Dakota Community Access TV Cable Government Channel 2 and viewers can call-in their questions during the telecast at 701-333-9648.

Questions and comments for both meetings may be emailed to bill_troe@urscopr.com; or mailed to Ben Ereth, Bismarck-Mandan MPO, 221 N 5th St., Bismarck, ND 58506.

Mandan Meeting

September 1, 2009, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Commission Room

Morton County Courthouse

210 2nd Ave NW

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is responsible for updating the transportation plan every five years, which allows for the planning process to be sensitive to changes in the local and regional economy and transportation system needs, and to support the vision for the area. | save this article / add to your favorites list