WTI has Bikes to Share
Need to attend a meeting on campus? Need lunch from Town and Country? Need to run an errand downtown? Need some exercise and fresh air? Hop on a WTI BikeShare bike! The five bike fleet can be found on the bike racks below the WTI building and they are marked with yellow tape or WTI […]
WTI’s David Kack Quoted in Helena Independent Record
The Helena Independent Record included quotes in Sunday’s edition from WTI’s David Kack in “More and more Montanans depending on rural public transit.” The article highlights the vital role public transit plays in improving access to employment and medical facilities for those who live in rural areas of the state. Read the article here:http://helenair.com/more-and-more-montanans-depending-on-rural-public-transit/article_c33a6306-46d1-5f15-ae39-b159c32d4656.html
WTI’s Taylor Lonsdale assists with Road Etiquette and Bike Safety Workshop
Special thanks to Taylor Lonsdale who assisted Case Managers at the Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) and the Bike Kitchen with a Road Etiquette and Bike Safety Workshop for youth in Bozeman last week. The workshop sessions included bike safety, bike maintenance and repair, and a trip down the local city trails. Some of the […]
Sustainability Outreach Event – Green Drinks at WTI
The Small Urban and Rural Livability Center (SURLC) at WTI will sponsor and host a “Green Drinks” event on Wednesday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 in the WTI Classroom. These events allow various organizations from the Bozeman area to connect with others about social, economic, and environmental sustainability issues and initiatives. Beverages and […]
Review of Car Sharing Services in Small Urban and Rural Communities
2016 Celebrating Excellence in Service and Employee of the Year award
Congratulations to Rebecca Gleason and Taylor Lonsdale, who along with teammates Kristin Blackler, E. J. Hook, and Candace Mastel, were awarded a 2016 Celebrating Excellence in Service and Employee of the Year award. The group received the team award in recognition of their Bicycle Master Plan. MSU’s Service Excellence program focuses on aligning the quality […]
The Montana Commuter Challenge is on!
The Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) and WTI are sponsoring Bozeman’s 5th annual Commuter Challenge, May 1-31, 2016. If you haven’t already registered, sign up today. This month-long friendly competition between workplaces encourages people to park the car and walk, bicycle, or take a bus to work during May. The Challenge is simple: Sign […]
WTI Contributes to Kagy Boulevard Redesign Discussions
The City of Bozeman is planning a major reconstruction project for Kagy Boulevard, an arterial street that serves as a principal corridor for accessing the MSU campus (and WTI headquarters). Several WTI Researchers are actively involved in ensuring that the reconstruction proposals consider the needs of alternative modes of transportation, particularly bicycle and pedestrian users. […]
Developing an Accessible Transportation Environment for the Disabled and People With Special Needs: A Resources and Curriculum Sharing Partnership – phase 2
Bozeman’s West side trail project receives grant award
The U.S. Federal Highway Administration and Montana Department of Transportation have awarded $167,000 to improve crossings on the West Side Trail in Bozeman, Montana; the trail connects Bozeman Pond Park to Gallatin County Regional Park. The project is a joint effort by the City of Bozeman, Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT), and Western Transportation Institute. […]