Rapid City MPO

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the City of Rapid City, Pennington County, and the Rapid City Area MPO, will hold an online public meeting to present transportation improvement scenarios developed for the US16 Corridor Study from January 30, 2021 through February 28, 2021. Due to limitations on public gatherings recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, the SDDOT is posting information to the study website rather than presenting documents at an in-person public meeting. Members of the public may submit questions or comments through the study website or by reaching out to one of the project representatives via email or phone. This final public meeting is geared towards presenting corridor scenarios representative of potential future projects that address long-term transportation needs identified as part of this study. These scenarios group refined concepts presented at the previous public meeting. Your input will aid in the development of study recommendations and general timeline for implementation. The goal of the study is to develop a long-range plan for the US16 corridor through the study area. The corridor being studied includes: • US16 from the junction with US16A (Keystone Wye) to Cathedral Drive in Rapid City. Emphasis areas are on the intersections of US16 with US16 B / Catron Boulevard and Neck Yoke Road. Any individuals with disabilities who will require a reasonable accommodation to access the information on the study website may submit a request to the department’s ADA Coordinator at 605-773-3540 or 1-800-877-1113 (Telecommunication Relay Services for the Deaf). Public meeting information will be posted to the study website:www.us16corridor.com.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is conducting an Interchange Study for the I-90 Exit 63 in Box Elder, SD. The goal of this Study is to prepare for future demand by facilitating a corridor that improves traffic congestion while increasing safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Due to restrictions associated with COVID-19, the opportunity to provide feedback for this project will be virtual instead of in-person. The community is encouraged to visit the project website at WWW.I90EXIT63.COM to view project videos that highlights the project purpose and need, project benefits and goals, and review draft conceptual designs. The public can also visit Box Elder City Hall to use a computer to access the project website. Hard copy comment forms are also available at this location if you prefer to provide hand written comments. A mask must be worn to enter the building located at: 420 VILLA DRIVE, BOX ELDER. Computers will be available each Wednesday over the lunch break from 12:00-12:30 and Thursday from 4:00-4:30 p.m. for the duration of the comment period.

The Rapid City Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking to fill vacancies on the Citizens Advisory Committee. The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) serves as the primary public participation forum for the transportation products of the MPO. The CAC makes recommendations to the MPO Executive Policy Committee regarding MPO studies, plans, and transportation products. Interested citizens may apply by submitting a Citizen Interest Application online at https://www.rcgov.org/28-citizen-interest-application-mayor-s-office/4-citizen-interest-appliction.html or by submitting a short statement describing qualification and interest in transportation matters to: Melissa Karpo Department of Community Development 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD 57701 Members must live or work within the MPO boundary. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Melissa Karpo at 605-394-4120 or melissa.karpo@rcgov.org

The Rapid City Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (RCAMPO) will hold an on-line public information meeting to receive public input on the DRAFT Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Bike/Pedestrian Plan Update. The on-line meeting will be an interactive, self-guided format. The purpose of the on-line meeting is to present the project findings and DRAFT report. This will be the third of three public meetings scheduled for the project. The on-line meeting format is a result of the continued recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control to limit the size of public gatherings. Participants will still be able to provide input and comment on the project findings and DRAFT report through July 16, 2020. Following the on-line public meeting period, the public meeting materials will continue to be available for review on the project website at www.rapidtrip2045.com, however the ability to comment as part of the on-line public meeting process will no longer be available. For further information regarding this upcoming meeting, contact Dustin Hamilton, Project Manager with HDR Engineering at (605) 791-6103 or Kip Harrington, with the RCAMPO, at (605) 394-4120.

The Rapid City Area MPO is working to establish a cohesive vision for the Sixth Street corridor from Rushmore Plaza Civic Center to the Performing Arts Center and exploring opportunities to make it more walkable, bikeable, and livable, including an improved crossing of Omaha Street. The Sixth Street Study team would like to learn how you use Sixth Street and get your input on some initial ideas for making the corridor vibrant, safe, and connected for all users! We want to learn about your priorities and needs relating to the Sixth Street corridor. Preliminary recommendations for improving the experience along Sixth Street have been developed, and the project team would like your feedback. An online survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sixthstreetstudy through June 17th for you to provide input. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey! More information about the study is available at www.sixthstreetstudy.com. For questions, please contact Kip Harrington, Project Manager, at kip.harrington@rcgov.org or 605-394-4120.

The Rapid City Area MPO is moving forward with developing recommendations for making the Sixth Street corridor more walkable, bikeable, and livable and still gathering your input on how it could be improved! Please visit https://www.sixthstreetstudy.com/get-involved by Saturday, May 2nd to access an online commenting map, where you can view the study area and pin comments to specific locations of interest. Your ideas and concerns will help to guide the project team as the planning process moves forward!

Due to the current pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan Public Meeting is in a virtual format. This is an innovative process, and we believe it holds great promise. http://rapidtrip2045.com/onlinemeeting.html

The Rapid City Area MPO is working to establish a cohesive vision for the Sixth Street corridor from Rushmore Plaza Civic Center to the Performing Arts Center and exploring opportunities to make it more walkable, bikeable, and livable, including an improved crossing of Omaha Street! The project team will hold an initial public meeting from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 10th at the Rapid City Public Library, Hoyt Room (610 Quincy Street) to educate area residents about the study and gather input regarding the future of Sixth Street. The public meeting will have an informal open house format, allowing for one-on-one discussion with the project team. Brief presentations will be given at approximately 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the study to the public and gather input on both opportunities and challenges along the Sixth Street corridor. For those who cannot attend the public meeting, information about the study is available online at www.sixthstreetstudy.com. The website also provides the opportunity to view an online map of the study area and pin a comment to a specific location of interest. Presentations and displays shown at the public meeting will be available online within a few days of the public meeting. For more information, please contact Kip Harrington, Project Manager, at kip.harrington@rcgov.org or 605-394-4120.