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Napa-Platte Railway Feasibility Study Questionnaire

Thank you for participating in the Napa-Platte Railway (NPRW) Feasibility Study Questionnaire.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is evaluating the Napa-Platte Railway Corridor and conducting a feasibility study to understand the opportunities and conditions for a viable restoration of service on all or part of the corridor, or if it is not feasible.

This survey is intended for businesses, agricultural producers, railroads, local governments, the Yankton Sioux Tribe, economic development organizations, community stakeholders, and members of the public living in and around the Napa-Platte corridor.
1.What ZIP code do you live or work in?(Required.)
2.What best describes you or your organization?(Required.)
3.How would you describe your connection to the NPRW Corridor? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
4.Which community or portion of the NPRW corridor is most relevant to your input?(Required.)
5.What needs, opportunities, or concerns along the NPRW corridor should the project team consider?(Required.)
6.How important should each of the following considerations be when evaluating the corridor’s future?(Required.)
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Very important
Not sure
Supporting agricultural and industrial freight needs
Creating economic development opportunities
Maintaining or restoring rail service
Preserving the corridor for possible future rail use
Improving community access and connectivity
Supporting recreational or trail use
Minimizing effects on adjacent properties
Addressing roadway crossings and public safety
Protecting environmental, cultural, or Tribal resources
7.Do you believe restored rail service along all or part of the NPRW corridor could benefit your business, farm, organization, or community?(Required.)
8.Please explain your response, including the types of benefits, concerns, or conditions that should be considered.(Required.)
9.If rail service were restored, what types of freight, businesses, or economic activities might use or benefit from it? For instance, a biofuel manufacturing facility, fertilizer facility, grain shuttle, etc.(Required.)
10.Are there specific locations along the corridor where rail facilities, crossings, industrial connections, transload facilities, trails, or other improvements should be considered?(Required.)
11.What evidence of demand, freight volumes, shipping costs, economic benefits, or other factors would support a business case for private investment in building or restoring rail infrastructure along this corridor?(Required.)
12.What are your top 3 concerns that you believe should be addressed before any decision is made about the NPRW corridor? (Select up to three)(Required.)
13.Which potential future use of the corridor would you prefer the project team to evaluate further?(Required.)
14.One of the key outcomes of this study is to understand the appetite for investments for the Napa-Platte corridor. If you would like to be contacted related to these questions, please add your name and email address.
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