Parks Board Launches PREP Plan Implementation; Ethics Board Approves New Training Format
Three city advisory boards met during the week of October 26, 2026, advancing initiatives ranging from park development code updates to employee ethics training and traffic calming program evaluation. The Urban Parks and Forestry Board, Board of Ethics, and Transportation Board each approved key staff proposals and discussed upcoming priorities.
Bozeman's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program reports mixed results after first year of redesigned initiative
The city released a comprehensive evaluation of its revamped Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, which deployed 15 temporary and permanent projects in 2026. Data shows speed reductions at some locations but durability challenges and questions about effectiveness on high-volume streets.
GVMPO Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
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Gallatin Valley MPO discusses transportation plan emphasizing multimodal options, regional transit connections
The Transportation Policy Advisory Committee held its first review of the draft Long-Range Transportation Plan, which prioritizes safe travel, transit access, and complete streets while programming $170.9 million in near-term projects. No formal action was taken, but the committee provided detailed feedback on policy specificity and implementation before the plan advances to public comment.
GVMPO approves $20,800 amendment to planning work program
The Gallatin Valley MPO's policy committee unanimously approved reallocation of reserve funds to cover consulting expenses for transportation planning work. The meeting also surfaced concerns about the organization's office costs and sustainability within Bozeman city administration.