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.
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Sustainability Board receives presentations on Northwest Bozeman growth plan and Bozeman Creek flood mitigation and restoration vision
The Sustainability Advisory Board heard detailed presentations on two major city planning initiatives: an area plan for northwest Bozeman that addresses 3,000 acres of potential growth with emphasis on protecting wetlands and natural resources, and a comprehensive vision plan for Bozeman Creek focused on flood mitigation, park creation, and ecological restoration in the downtown core.
Sustainability Board hears drought management update and city infrastructure progress
The Bozeman Sustainability Advisory Board received detailed presentations on the city's drought management strategy, recent water conservation successes, and major renewable energy projects during its September 9 meeting. Board members discussed drought response measures, communication challenges for renters and commercial properties, and upcoming city sustainability initiatives.
City proposes streamlining wetland code by removing two requirements
The Sustainability Advisory Board heard a proposal to remove submittal requirements for Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional determinations and Gallatin Conservation District watercourse status assessments, saying the processes are unworkable in practice while environmental protections remain intact. The changes address conflicts discovered since the city's wetland code overhaul last October.
Sustainability Board hears Green Power Program update after seven-year development
The proposed utility-scale renewable energy program would let Bozeman customers subscribe to wind or solar power through a special rate on their bills, with an initial 50-megawatt phase potentially launching in three to five years. Staff said the program would cost non-participating customers nothing and adhere to three guiding principles ensuring fairness and genuine renewable additions.
Sustainability Board approves two-year work plan focused on solar and EV charging
The advisory board unanimously endorsed a plan prioritizing municipal solar projects, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and high-performance building standards for city facilities. The plan aligns with City Commission priorities and encompasses ongoing initiatives including the Urban Forest Management Plan and Bozeman Creek Vision Plan.
City launches student seats on advisory boards, expands urban forestry plan
The Sustainability Advisory Board heard that the City Commission approved non-voting student positions on all major advisory boards, with terms aligned to the academic calendar. The board also received updates on the Branch Out Bozeman program, which has planted 783 trees since 2021, and learned about a new Urban Forest Management Plan shifting focus to citywide canopy cover goals.