What could North Dakota look like in 2050?
Take our surveys or submit a comment by Aug. 22, 2025 to share your thoughts. Details in the Get Involved section below.
The Future of Transportation
NDDOT is updating the state's long-range transportation plan (LRTP). Transportation Connection: 2025-2050 is the State of North Dakota’s long-range plan for the future of transportation within the state. The plan covers a variety of modes: highway, freight and passenger rail, air service, and bicyclists and pedestrians. This federally required plan provides NDDOT the opportunity to gather public and stakeholder insights and help develop strategic direction for making decisions and improvements over the next 25 years.
Transportation Connection: 2025-2050 will include:
- A data-driven analysis of current conditions to analyze North Dakota’s transportation needs
- A future-focused scenario planning process
- Meaningful public and stakeholder engagement to advance NDDOT's mission and goals over the next two and a half decades.
- Develop an Implementation Plan to guide NDDOT actions.
The LRTP update is the foundational cornerstone of NDDOT's Family of Plans.
Project Schedule
The 2025-2050 LRTP project kicked off in February 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in May 2026. Opportunities for public participation will happen at various times between July 2025 - January 2026. Watch for more information about upcoming events.
Get Involved
During the last plan update, we received meaningful feedback from thousands of North Dakota residents to gather insights on helping set the strategic direction for transportation improvements for the next 25 years. Watch for opportunities to get involved throughout the plan at events near you.
Engagement Opportunities
Join us at an upcoming event near you! We'll be stopping at places across the state to hear your thoughts on the future of transportation.
- Tuesday, August 26 | 1 - 3 p.m. CT
NDSU Campus Pop-Up at the North Dakota State University Main Library (1201 Albrecht Blvd., Fargo, ND) - Wednesday, August 27 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT
UND’s Campus and Community Expo Pop-up at the walkway behind Memorial Union (2901 University Ave., Grand Forks, ND) - Wednesday, September 10 | 3 - 6 p.m. CT
Bismarck Public Input Meeting at the Bismarck Art & Galleries Association (422 East Front Ave., Bismarck, ND) - Thursday, September 11 | 4 - 7 p.m. MT
Dickinson Public Input Meeting at the West River Community Center Community Room (2004 Fairway St., Dickinson, ND) - Friday, September 12 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT
Bismarck Street Fair Pop-Up Event in Downtown Bismarck (103 S. 3rd St., Bismarck, ND) - COMMENTS
Email your comments to dotplanning@nd.gov
Share Your Thoughts
As residents and stakeholders, we need your input on transportation needs and priorities to help make this plan a success!
What could North Dakota look like in 2050? Let us know your thoughts.
Outreach Materials
Public Meeting 1 - July 2025
