DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Southeast Wiregrass Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (SWAMPO) is asking residents to weigh in on the region’s 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan.
According to an official news release, SWAMPO is updating the long-term plan to outline a vision for transportation needs over the next 25 years. The plan will focus on a multimodal approach, including roads, bicycle and pedestrian paths, railroads, airports and transit systems.
The planning area covers the State of Alabama Seventh Division, Dothan, the cities of Ashford, Cowarts and Midland City, and the towns of Grimes, Headland, Kinsey, Napier Field, Pinckard, Rehobeth, Taylor and Webb. Dale County, Henry County and Houston County are also included.
The public is invited to share feedback through an online survey available on the City of Dothan’s website at www.dothan.org. The survey is open from Feb. 2 through Feb. 27.
SWAMPO will also gather public input in person during the Mardi Gras event in Dothan on Feb. 14. Residents are encouraged to stop by the organization’s booth to learn more and provide feedback.
Public engagement is a key part of the 2050 plan. The process includes stakeholder meetings, surveys, online engagement and outreach at community events. Once completed, the plan will allow SWAMPO to apply for federal funding to help carry out future transportation projects.
More information on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan is available at https://www.dothan.org/870/2050-Long-Range-Transportation-Plan.
