Michael Watson

The North Dakota Department of Transportation's Long-Range Transportation Plan, "Transportation Connection 2050," is the state's strategic roadmap setting the direction for its transportation system through 2050. The plan aims to deliver a safe, customer-focused, and connected future, driven by extensive public and stakeholder input. Its strategic pillars include enhancing safety for all users, preserving and maintaining existing infrastructure, increasing connectivity across North Dakota, improving convenience for travelers, and making smart, responsible investments for the future of the transportation system.

This document outlines the North Dakota Long Range Transportation Plan, which employs a scenario planning approach to anticipate future changes and disruptors impacting transportation across the state. It analyzes trends in people and places, economy, technology, environment, policy and funding, and transportation. The plan explores four alternative future scenarios—Rural Renaissance, Centers and Cities, Smart and Connected, and Ghost Towns—to guide flexible and responsive transportation solutions, enabling the Department of Transportation to adapt its policies and programs to deliver effective transportation solutions that address emerging needs and priorities.

This document details the North Dakota Department of Transportation's (NDDOT) long-range vision for the state's transportation system, termed "Transportation Connection 2050". It employs a scenario-based planning framework to develop robust and responsive goals, policies, and strategies, accounting for significant future changes. The plan explores four alternative futures: Rural Renaissance, Cities and Centers, Smart and Connected, and Ghost Towns, to guide statewide planning efforts and adapt to regional and local travel behavior and asset needs.

This document serves as the 2025 Annual Update to the North Dakota Department of Transportation's (NDDOT) five-year EEO/Affirmative Action Plan, effective from 2025 through 2028. It provides updated data and narratives regarding the 2025 Workforce Analysis, applicant flow, and various statistics related to the agency's civil rights programs. The plan outlines the NDDOT's responsibilities for Title VI/Nondiscrimination, Internal EEO/Title VII, Workplace Investigations, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program management, Contractor Compliance, OJT, and Labor Compliance. It details accomplishments in construction EEO compliance, complaint status, external training programs for women and minorities, and adherence to DBE goals, while also describing liaison efforts with sub-recipients for Title VI and FTA compliance reviews.

This Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for 2026-2029 serves as North Dakota's roadmap for federally funded highway and transit projects. Developed in accordance with applicable guidance and regulations, the program aims to enhance economic competitiveness, support the NDDOT's mission to 'Safely move people and goods,' and align with the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan. Key objectives include supporting federal pavement, bridge, freight, and system reliability targets, and coordinating efforts with Metropolitan Planning Organizations and local entities across the state's districts to prioritize projects.