For Immediate Release:

Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

Contact:
Logan Gran, Active Transportation Engineer, 605-773-4912

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Statewide Active Transportation Plan

PIERRE, S.D. –  The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) seeks input from residents and stakeholders to help develop the Statewide Active Transportation Plan. This comprehensive initiative is aimed at enhancing South Dakota’s public transportation system by incorporating active transportation modes such as walking and biking.

The plan will focus on improving safety and connectivity across state highway corridors in South Dakota. Collaboration and input from residents, businesses, local governments, tribal governments, regional organizations, and other community groups will help identify key elements. Public meeting open houses will be held at the following dates, times, and locations:

• Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Best Western Ramkota, located at 1400 8th Ave. NW in Aberdeen;
• Wednesday, Oct.15, 2025, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the SDDOT Mitchell Region Office, located at 1300 S. Ohlman St. in Mitchell;
• Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Siouxland Libraries Downtown Library, located at 200 N. Dakota Ave. in Sioux Falls;
• Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the SDDOT Rapid City Region Office, located at 2300 Eglin St. in Rapid City; and
• Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the SDDOT Pierre Central Office, located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. in Pierre.

Each public meeting open house will start with a short presentation at 5:30 p.m. The public meeting will be informal allowing for one-on-one discussions with planning staff. Representatives from SDDOT will be available to answer questions, discuss the project, and receive community input.

Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should contact the SDDOT ADA Coordinator (605-773-3540) two business days prior to the meeting in order to ensure accommodations are available. For any in-person meeting, notice is further given to individuals with disabilities that the meeting is being held in a physically accessible location.

For those who cannot attend a public meeting, or desire additional information on the plan, information is available on the website at

https://isginc.mysocialpinpoint.com/sddot-active-transportation-plan.

On the website, the public can learn about the purpose of the Statewide Active Transportation Plan, watch a video, take a survey to share thoughts and feedback, and provide location-specific comments within an interactive statewide map. Members of the public may also sign up on the website to receive emailed updates. Written comments will be accepted at the public meetings and online through the planning website until Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

All residents and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in this important initiative by providing input to shape the future of active transportation in South Dakota. For additional information, please contact Logan Gran, Active Transportation Engineer, at 605-773-4912 or via email at Logan.Gran@state.sd.us.

About SDDOT:
The mission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient public transportation system.

Read more about the innovative work of the SDDOT at https://dot.sd.gov.

For the latest on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511.

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