OPPORTUNITIES
Desired Future The following are future goals for the industry » Have 100% of active rail with 286,000‑lb capacity » Develop additional rail‑served industrial parks » Maintain or improve the state of good repair » Reduce conflicts and congestion with highways » Continue to support South Dakota's key industries of: + Manufacturing + Value‑Added Agriculture + Livestock Development » Work with neighboring states to continue investment in rail improvements that affect South Dakota's economy
Invest in Rail » Dedicate funding to Regional Railroad Authorities and the Railroad Trust Fund » Continue to divest of State-owned rail to fund other improvements » Balance funding of maintenance and economic development opportunities
Enhance the Rail System » Increase weight capacity » Increase allowed velocity » Reduce congestion » Add rail-served industrial connections
Improve Safety + Quality of Life
» Continue to fund grade separations where appropriate » Consider corridor based approaches » Reduce conflicts and noise in urban areas
Infrastructure First Project
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