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Committee approves RFP to study relocation of downtown rail switching yard
Summary
The committee approved a city-funded RFP to study relocating the downtown rail switching yard to reduce traffic delays, noise and idling emissions. Transportation staff said the study will work with SD DOT, the Federal Railroad Administration and the railroad to identify alternatives and funding paths.
The Rapid City committee voted to approve a request for proposals to study relocating the downtown rail switching (switching) yard, a move staff says could reduce traffic delays, horn noise and vehicle idling in southeast Rapid City.
Vicky from Community Development introduced the item and Kip Harrington, the city's transportation coordinator, told the committee the study grew out of the 2022…
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