Draft Plan
The Draft State Rail Plan is now available for review.
Chapter 2:
The State’s Existing Rail System
- Description and Inventory
- Trends and Forecasts
- Rail Service Needs and Opportunities
The South Dakota State Rail Plan will address a broad spectrum of rail topics, including:
- identification of objectives and plans for rail in South Dakota
- inventory of rail infrastructure
- analysis of rail-related economic, safety and environmental impacts
- articulation of the State’s policies governing investment in rail activities and infrastructure
- investigation of policies, needs, and issues related to the potential introduction of passenger service in South Dakota
- establishment of a long-range investment program and policies for current and future rail infrastructure
The South Dakota State Rail Plan (SRP) will be submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Once approved by the FRA, the SRP will maximize the opportunities for federal infrastructure investment in South Dakota.
Goals & Objectives
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Inform stakeholders and the public to create awareness about the purpose and processes used to create the State Rail Plan & Rail Investment Guide.
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Partner with local jurisdictions, elected officials, and key stakeholders to promote project milestones and input opportunities.
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Collect meaningful feedback from stakeholders and the public to inform the technical team during the development of the State Rail Plan and Rail Investment Guide.
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Transform complex technical data into comprehensive graphic communication materials for stakeholders and the general public.
Rail Plan Timeline
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February / March 2022
Stakeholder and Public Engagement -
March 2022
Plan Development -
June 2022
Stakeholder and Public Engagement -
September 2022
Final Plan Submitted
Upcoming Events
Launch Draft State Rail Plan Online Workshop (Available until July 14, 2022)
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Public & Stakeholder Draft Plan Workshop
June 153-5 PM CT
700 E. Broadway Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501 Becker-Hansen BuildingIf you are unable to attend in person, a call-in number for the workshop will be available. Please email Misty at misty.siedschlaw@state.sd.us for details.
Past Events
March - April, 2022 | Online Public Meeting
February 28, 2022 | Sioux Falls Public Meeting
March 1, 2022 | Mitchell Public Meeting
March 2, 2022 | Aberdeen Public Meeting
March 3, 2022 | Rapid City Public Meeting