Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board, September 15, 2026
Approved: Traffic Data Collection and Analysis Project Consultant Selection, unanimous
What happened
On September 15, 2026, Bismarck approved Traffic Data Collection and Analysis Project Consultant Selection (unanimous).
The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board unanimously approved a motion to advance the draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), with a final document expected next month.
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
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Draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
The Board approved advancing the draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program covering federally funded projects for the MPO area and Bisman Transit over four funding years. TAC voted to approve the draft with corrections incorporated; final document to be brought back next month. Approved unanimously by roll call (Mayor Berglund, Mayor Schmitz, Commissioner Bakken, Vice Chair Frelick all yes).
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Key Decisions (5)
Draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
Traffic Data Collection and Analysis Project Consultant Selection
2026 Fringe Area Road Master Plan Update
Transit Development Plan Update
Passenger Rail Station Siting Study Update
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Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
The 2027-2030 TIP programs major road and highway investments across…
Infrastructure
Multiple roundabout projects are programmed, including Lincoln Road & Yagen…
Infrastructure
A passenger rail station siting study (consultant KLJ) is underway…
Infrastructure
Transit ridership in Bismarck-Mandan-Lincoln has grown continuously since 2020 and…
Who spoke
9 distinct speakers; 7 identified names.
All speaker roles: 2 Witness, 2 Staff, 1 Clerk, 2 Mayor, 1 Commissioner, 1 Chair.
Identified name roles: 2 Witness, 2 Staff, 2 Mayor, 1 Chair.
Speaker sample: Frelick, Chair.
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Zoning terms (3)
3 recorded timestamps
- motion to approve (1 timestamps)
- public hearing (1 timestamps)
- land use (1 timestamps)
Decision moments (5)
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