02 Statewide Economic Development Infrastructure Plan

Goal 5: Maintain the current roadway network

Implementation Strategy South Dakota must continue to prioritize the preservation of crucial infrastructure assets that uphold the safety, mobility, and functionality of the transportation system. With inflation and the growing quantity of assets that require upkeep, securing additional funding and/or reducing costs will be necessary.

Timeline: Immediate Difficulty: Moderate Infrastructure Affected:

Measurable Outcome Decrease in cost and frequency of road repairs.

Goal 6: Establish a multimodal transportation system to key tourism destinations

Implementation Strategy Identify local, regional, and statewide key tourism destinations and businesses and provide options for multiple modes of transportation.

Timeline: Emerging Difficulty: Moderate Infrastructure Affected:

Measurable Outcome Increase in engagement with key destinations that promote economic vitality and tourism.

Goal 7: Make coordinated land use and transportation planning decisions.

Timeline: Immediate to Emerging Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Infrastructure Affected:

Implementation Strategy Encourage better coordination between all units of government to make efficient use of land and transportation infrastructure.

Measurable Outcome Consider procedures and statutes for mapping right-of-way for future transportation needs.

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