Getting AroundMonday, November 2
SDDOT is studying 130 railroad crossings in the Sioux Falls area and wants your input
The Good Day Sioux Falls team
If a train has ever blocked your route, SDDOT wants to know. The department has launched a monthslong study of 130 railroad crossings, checking safety hazards, how rail traffic mixes with cars and pedestrians, and how trains affect movement through urban neighborhoods.
The rail study covers 130 crossings in four communities
- 130
- railroad crossings in the study
- 4
- communities: Sioux Falls, Brandon, Harrisburg and Crooks
- Nov. 30
- last day for written comments online
Sources: The Dakota Scout, dakotanewsnow.com
SDDOT planning squad leader Steve Gramm said site inspections looked at how visible the track is and how far down it a driver can see a train coming. SDDOT will merge that data with public input into a top list of crossings for improvements. Written comments are open online until Nov. 30.
50-55%estimated summer revenue drop at Roots of Brazil
Co-owner Mark Gillespie said the business struggled over the summer because of construction, and that constant trains can still have an impact.
Source: dakotanewsnow.com
- Official name: Sioux Falls Railroad Corridor Analysis and Crossing Safety Study
- Open house: Wed., Oct. 28, 5 to 7 p.m., at City Center
- Result: a top list of crossings targeted for improvement
Sources: The Dakota Scout, dakotanewsnow.com