The Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks public input to help finalize a draft of the 2026 State Rail Plan, which addresses existing and future passenger and freight rail services in Oklahoma. The draft plan reflects the latest rail project priorities and helps position Oklahoma stakeholders for federal funding.
Last updated in 2021, the State Rail Plan enables ODOT to:
• Take inventory and review usage of all rail lines
• Analyze rail service goals and rail’s contribution
• Catalog and assess potential infrastructure projects
• Examine financing challenges for projects and services
• Review rail safety improvement projects
ODOT will present a summary of the 2026 Rail Plan draft during a virtual public information meeting at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 3. This meeting will include an informational presentation on plan updates followed by an interactive question and answer session with the plan team. This is the second and final public meeting before the 2026 State Rail Plan draft is complete. All attendees must register.
Meeting attendees and those who are unable to attend the virtual meeting are encouraged to view the meeting materials and complete the online comment form available on ODOT’s Rail Plan website. The information will be available on the website through June 15.
Comments can also be sent by mail to:
Attn: Jared Schwennesen
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Multi-Modal and Planning Division
200 NE 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities or representing an ADA and/or Limited English Proficiency population are encouraged to email Laura.VanWert@wsp.com to coordinate services to participate in the public comment period. Services include language, visual and audio interpretation. Click here for current ODOT Public Involvement guidance.
