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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6 articlesBozeman'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.
Board reviews community plan for 3,000-acre growth area, debates e-bike and e-scooter policies
The Bozeman Transportation Board held a work session on a draft community plan for a large growth area northwest of the city, discussing how to balance a street network with wetland protection. The board also began preliminary discussions on updating city policies to regulate the growing use of electric bikes, scooters, and e-motorcycles in public rights-of-way.
Transportation Board weighs valet parking regulations, confronts $5.5 million funding gap in capital plan
The board conducted a work session on proposed valet parking ordinances and heard details about a significant shortfall in the city's five-year transportation capital improvement plan, requiring decisions on project delays, assessment rate increases, or revenue bonds.
Board unanimously recommends residential parking permit district near Gallatin High School
The Transportation Board voted to recommend that the City Commission consider establishing a residential parking permit district to address parking overflow from Gallatin High School onto nearby neighborhood streets. The neighborhood petition cited safety concerns and documented support from residents.
Transportation Board recommends trimming high school parking permit district
The board voted unanimously to pursue consolidating restrictions near Bozeman High School while removing them south of Main Street and along 15th Avenue. The decision comes as permit revenue fails to cover enforcement costs, prompting staff to seek more data before the city commission makes a final call.
Transportation Board approves safety initiatives, signals Oak-Ferguson project
The board unanimously adopted its 2026-2027 work plan and advanced a federally funded Safe Streets for All program featuring a new crash data platform and signal safety detection software at eight intersections. The Oak and Ferguson signal improvement project, which came under budget, moves to City Commission approval on May 5th.