As part of ongoing efforts to improve its railroad system, the city of West Plains holds the first of three public listening sessions Thursday to review citizen responses.
The city is in the midst of an independent study of the railroad and the surrounding roadway network. In early March, it held over 25 listening sessions and received nearly 50 survey responses from local businesses and stakeholders. In total, 73 total responses have been received from those impacted by existing BNSF railroad facilities in West Plains.
This week’s forum will share that feedback, which will be used to advance the study of alternatives to increase safety, create connectivity, and promote economic development.
In early March, it held over 25 listening sessions and initially received nearly 50 survey responses from local businesses and stakeholders. In total, 73 total responses have now been received from those impacted by existing BNSF railroad facilities in West Plains.
This week’s forum will share that feedback, which will be used to advance the study of alternatives to increase safety, create connectivity, and promote economic development.
City administrator Tom Stehn previously told KSMU that officials want to build an overpass above the railroad crossing at Independence Drive.
Thursday’s listening session is from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Civic Center in the Magnolia Room.
