Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee 2026-07-20

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee met on July 20, 2026, to discuss several procurement and planning matters related to regional transportation infrastructure. Key procurement actions included the approval of Walker and Associates as the consultant for the Bismarck curb management study, and the recommendation to proceed with contract negotiations. The committee also reviewed and approved administrative modifications to the 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), including a $55,000 addendum with ATAC for traffic data collection and analysis, and authorized an RFP for additional traffic, bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle classification counts at up to 40 locations. The committee approved a $50,612 addendum for expanding signalized intersection data collection. The RFP for traffic data collection was discussed with a tight timeline for solicitation and contract award, and the committee approved moving forward with the RFP as presented. Additionally, the meeting included updates on the 2026 Fringeria Roads master plan, emphasizing right-of-way considerations and regional corridor preservation, and a transit development plan update highlighting ongoing data collection and public engagement efforts. Various local and regional road construction projects and funding updates were also reported. No new policy changes were enacted during this meeting.