THE WATERTOWN AREA MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN IS READY FOR AN UPDATE.

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FOR 15 YEARS...

the 2005 Master Transportation Plan guided transportation improvements in our area.

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AN UPDATED PLAN IS NECESSARY...

to review how infrastructure projects and development have altered traffic patterns and impacted traffic flow on the existing transportation network.

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THE PLAN WILL EVALUATE...

how the transportation network needs to be enhanced to accommodate future traffic through the year 2040. This includes a review and update to the truck route network, emergency services routes, and the bicycle and pedestrian plan.

  • THE STUDY IS EXPECTED TO FULFILL THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:

  • Complete a list of transportation issues and needs facing the Watertown Area.
  • Develop feasible solutions to address the issues and needs that meet current design standards and/or traffic ‘level of service’ expectations for current and future traffic conditions. Solutions will focus on promoting a liveable community that will enhance the social and economic well-being of Watertown residents.
  • Create final products for the City of Watertown and the South Dakota Department of Transportation which will provide guidance on how to implement recommended solutions and strategies to address future development plans within the area.
  • Involve and engage the public in the plan.

TRANSPORTATION PLAN AREA

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THE ROAD TO A NEW PLAN

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