Residents across Bismarck and Mandan have a new opportunity to shape public transportation services as the Transit Development Plan Survey is officially open for feedback, City of Bismarck - News Flash reported. The ongoing effort aims to gather valuable community input regarding public transit operations, routes, and future needs throughout the local area.
According to the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization is currently undertaking a comprehensive process of updating its plan. Working in tandem with this regional planning initiative, Bis-Man Transit is also actively updating the community transit plan. Both organizations are relying heavily on public participation to help shape the future direction of transit services available to residents in Bismarck and Mandan.
To facilitate detailed public participation, an interactive map tool is available for location-specific comments. This interactive map tool allows residents, commuters, and regular transit riders to pinpoint exact intersections, stops, neighborhoods, and travel corridors where they would like to see changes, enhancements, or new service offerings. By utilizing the interactive map tool, community members can provide precise geographic context to accompany their survey responses for the community transit plan update.
The public feedback gathered through these initiatives will be carefully reviewed as part of the broader planning updates being conducted by the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization and Bis-Man Transit. Residents who rely on public transportation, as well as those who are interested in the overall growth, accessibility, and connectivity of the Bismarck and Mandan area, are encouraged to participate before the final deadline arrives.
The Transit Development Plan Survey closes on November 20, 2026. After the survey closes on November 20, 2026, the compiled feedback and location-specific comments collected via the interactive map tool will be processed to inform the ongoing updates to the community transit plan and the overarching Transit Development Plan.
Community members interested in participating in the Transit Development Plan Survey can access the survey materials online alongside the interactive map tool. With the survey closing deadline approaching, both the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization and Bis-Man Transit continue to encourage widespread community engagement to ensure the updated community transit plan accurately reflects the current and future needs of Bismarck and Mandan residents who utilize public transportation services throughout the region.
