OTO Announces Public Open Houses for Next Stop 2050 Transportation Plan
Draft Plan can be found on OTO Next Stop 2050 Webpage - https://www.ozarkstransportation.org/what-we-do/next-stop-2050
OTO ANNOUNCES PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES FOR NEXT STOP 2050 TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The Ozarks Transportation Organization (OTO), the Springfield-area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), invites area residents to attend upcoming public open houses to review the draft Next Stop 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan and share feedback before the public comment period closes on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Next Stop 2050 identifies regional transportation needs and priorities through 2050, including proposed investments in roadways, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and other transportation improvements. Public feedback will help OTO finalize the plan before its anticipated adoption November 19, 2026.
Upcoming Public Open Houses:
OTO staff will be available to answer questions, discuss proposed projects, and help residents explore the plan's interactive maps. The following open houses are scheduled:
- Tuesday, November 10 | 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Springfield-Greene County Library Station
2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield
- Thursday, November 12 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Republic Branch Library
821 N. Lindsey Avenue, Republic
- Thursday, November 12 | 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Springfield-Greene County Library Center
4653 S. Campbell Avenue, Springfield
- Tuesday, November 17 | 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Christian County Library – Ozark Branch
1005 N. 4th Avenue, Ozark
An informational display featuring the draft plan and proposed transportation projects will also be available at the Republic Branch Library November 9 - 15.
The draft plan is also available at the following locations:
- GiveUsYourInput.org (http://giveusyourinput.org/)
- City Utilities Transit Center, 211 N. Main, Springfield
- Springfield-Greene County Library Center, 4653 South Campbell, Springfield
- Springfield-Greene County Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expy, Springfield
- Christian County Library, Ozark Branch, 1005 N. 4th Ave., Ozark, MO 65721
- MoDOT Southwest District Office, 3025 E. Kearney, Springfield
- OTO Offices at 2208 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Suite 101, Springfield
Throughout the public comment period, residents are encouraged to review Next Stop 2050, explore the proposed transportation projects and maps, and provide feedback on the plan's recommendations. OTO is offering these opportunities for the public to meet with staff, ask questions, and discuss the plan.
Comments can be submitted via:
- Online through the Next Stop 2050 webpage (https://www.ozarkstransportation.org/what-we-do/next-stop-2050)
- Online at GiveUsYourInput.org (http://giveusyourinput.org/)
- Email at comment@ozarkstransportation.org
- Mail at 2208 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Suite 101, Springfield, MO 65807
Si usted necesita la ayuda de un traductor del idioma español, por favor comuníquese con David Knaut al teléfono 417-865-3042, cuando menos 48 horas antes del plazo.
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact David Knaut at 417-865-3042 at least 2 working days prior to the expiration of the public comment period.
If you need relay services please call the following numbers: 711 - Nationwide relay service; 1-800-735-2966 - Missouri TTY service; 1-800-735-0135 - Missouri voice carry-over service.
OTO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see www.ozarkstransportation.org/our-resources/civil-rights or call (417) 865-3042.
