Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee 2026-08-17

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee met on August 17, 2026, to discuss several procurement and project updates related to regional transportation planning. Key procurement discussions included approval of a $9,828 contract amendment with Advanced Traffic Analysis Center to add three additional signalized intersections in Mandan for traffic data collection, with an 80/20 funding split between the MPO and the City of Mandan. The committee also reviewed the 2027-2028 Unified Planning Work Program, which included clarifications on funding and task allocations but no changes to budget totals. An update was provided on the Traffic Data Collection and Analysis RFP, which received six proposals exceeding expectations; interviews were planned for late August to early September with a consultant recommendation expected next month. Additionally, updates were given on various federally funded roadway and transit projects, including bridge replacements, street reconstructions, and safety improvements. The committee also discussed the upcoming public review period for the 2026 Fringe Area Road Master Plan and the ongoing Transit Development Plan update. A forthcoming kickoff meeting for a railroad siding project was noted, with contract negotiations nearing completion. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing transportation data collection, planning, and infrastructure projects with several procurement actions underway or planned.