West 94 Area Transportation Plan

PUBLIC INPUT

Public input for the West 94 Area Transportation Plan was held from February 20th through March 9th, which included online engagement as well as a public open house.  The public open house was held on Thursday, February 27th at the Rustad Center in West Fargo.  The presentation shown at the open house can be viewed in the link below.

 

Results of the February/March public input opportunity are currently being compiled and will be used to inform the plan.

The next public input opportunity will occur when the draft plan is developed.  Anyone wishing to be notified of the draft plan can contact the Metro COG project manager at farnsworth@fmmetrocog.org.

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE

With construction of the FM Area Diversion Project, previously flood-prone land will become protected from flooding when the Diversion Project is complete in 2027.  Pending landowner interest, future utility extensions, and other factors, undeveloped land on the east side of the FM Diversion Project is anticipated to develop at a notable pace. 

The area of development being analyzed by this plan is roughly 2.5 square miles of land located southwest of I-94, north of 32^nd Ave W, west of the Sheyenne Diversion, and east of 38^th St W.  For the purposes of this plan, this area is being called the West 94 Area.

The objective of this plan is to develop future growth scenarios and outcomes, develop a future roadway network, and determine the necessary roadway connections needed to service this future growth area.  Roadway connections to the West 94 Area may include connections to existing neighborhoods, arterial roadways, and I-94.  Roadway connections will also consider bicycle and pedestrian connections. 

Upon completion of this plan, jurisdictions will have a framework for implementing the transportation connections necessary to accommodate the West 94 Area.

 

PROJECT TIMELINE

• June 2024 - Plan Kickoff
• July 2024 - March 2025 – Plan Development
• October - December 2024 - Stakeholder & Landowner Outreach
• February/March 2025 – Public Input
• April 2025 - Draft Plan
• May 2025 – Final plan adopted