Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting residents to provide feedback on the state’s Long-Range Transportation Plan, which outlines priorities and strategies to guide Oklahoma’s transportation network through 2050.
The plan evaluates long-term trends, community needs, and emerging technologies, establishing a comprehensive vision for a multimodal transportation system that aims to be safe, efficient, and reliable for all Oklahomans.
“Our goal is to create a safety-centric transportation system that works for every Oklahoman, whether you’re commuting to work, shipping freight or accessing essential services,” said ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz. “The public’s voice has shaped this draft and we’re asking for feedback again to make sure we’re moving in the right direction.”
The plan addresses all modes of transportation, including highways, public transit, freight and passenger rail, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, ports and waterways, and airport access. Updated every five years, it serves as a framework for investment decisions to ensure Oklahoma’s transportation network adapts to future growth and evolving needs.
Since beginning work on the plan in late 2024, ODOT has gathered public input that has helped identify key priorities such as maintaining and modernizing infrastructure, improving safety, expanding multimodal options, and preparing for future challenges like automation and climate resilience.
“Transportation planning is about more than roads, it’s about connecting communities and creating a foundation for economic opportunity and quality of life,” said ODOT Deputy Director Dawn Sullivan. “We appreciate Oklahomans taking the time to share their thoughts with us.”
The public can review the draft plan and submit comments through Monday, August 11, 2025, at www.oklongrangeplan.org. The feedback will help refine the plan before its final adoption. After adoption, the plan will be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration for approval.
