Shared automobile services such as Uber and Lyft are becoming more popular in urban areas. However, these transportation options may also be appealing in rural areas, especially to people with limited mobility or without a personal vehicle. Recently, companies like Liberty and Chariot have begun offering ridesharing services in rural areas

The purpose of this survey is to characterize the culture within five Bozeman employers regarding support for commuting alternatives to the single occupancy vehicle (SOV).  This will include exploring employee willingness to use these alternative modes within their community.  The goal is to identify aspects of culture that can increase support and willingness to participate in these commuting modes.  Importantly, this study will seek to identify any misperceptions by employer leadership about employee culture that may be impeding support for alternative community modes in Bozeman.  In addition, the methodology of this study can also be translated to other communities.. .

The goal of this project is to assess the feasibility of last mile package delivery as a revenue generation tool for rural public transportation systems in Wyoming, which will include exploring
the impact of technologies and innovative last mile package delivery systems, and how rural public transportation systems may have a role in the process.. .

Bicycle use has been increasing nationwide and many people enjoy riding bicycles along rural roads in scenic places. These roads often have high speed traffic, narrow or no shoulders and/or limited sight distances that put people on bicycles in a particularly vulnerable position. Engineering solutions such as wider shoulders or separated paths are not always possible due to political, topographic or economic constraints

Through this project, WTI will work with the City of Bozeman, Montana to implement transportation demand management (TDM) to allow the City to more effectively and efficiently use its existing transportation capacity (infrastructure). The project will include both infrastructure-related activities, as well as data collection and analysis, and other demand-management strategies..

The purpose of this project is to conduct a basic review of car sharing services in the U.S., with a particular emphasis on car sharing services in small urban and rural areas, especially those areas associated with a college or university.. .

The purpose of this project is to establish a new U.S.-Russia University Partnership Program aimed at enhancing the competencies of future transportation professionals and incumbent workers in ensuring a barrier free environment to mobility for persons with disabilities.. .

The purpose of this research is to develop guidance that can be used by transportation agencies when considering bikeway designations to reduce liability concerns and improve safety for people biking and driving on shared roads.. .

The goal of this project is to learn if State DOTs are defining “livability” and incorporating it in their policies, procedures, and projects in a meaningful way.

View more details about this project on the SURLC website at http://surlc.org/2017/03/28/livability-in-state-departments-of-transportation/. .

The proposed research project seeks to understand if there are some within the Millennial generation who would be interested in accessing USFWS units if alternative transportation (AT) systems were available, and to explore whether another significant visitor group (those aged 55+) would access USFWS units with AT systems if they were available.. .

The objectives of this project are to develop a systemic safety planning tool for screening the road networks for high-risk locations of pedestrian crashes and to suggest countermeasures to improve pedestrian safety in small urban/rural areas.. .

The objective of this project is to provide an analysis of the number of rural and small communities across the United States that have access to intercity bus service.. .

The objective of this proposed research project is to understand whether Millennials in small urban and rural communities have the same mobility and livability mindset as those in large cities.. .

The purpose of this project is to provide support for the development of a coordinated transportation system in and around the area of the Fort Peck Native American Reservation in northeastern Montana.
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To develop a Concept of Operations for a rural transit trip planning tool; to conduct a review of available applications for this tool.. .

To create a request for proposals (RFP) that will allow MET Transit to acquire the appropriate technologies to increase the efficiency of their paratransit/specialized transit system (MST).. .

Develop a comprehensive handbook that provides a step-by-step process allowing for social service agencies and local transportation providers to effectively coordinate their transportation services.. .

The purpose of this project is to investigate the feasibility of implementing public transportation services in Park County, Wyoming, to serve two or more of the communities in the county.. .

The purpose of this project is to establish a new U.S.-Russia Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Program aimed at enhancing the competencies of transportation personnel in ensuring a barrier free environment to mobility for persons with disabilities.. .

The objective of this project is to develop a process for the City of Bozeman that will help integrate its travel demand forecasting models and traffic impact study efforts.. .

The purpose of this project is to investigate the feasibility of implementing public transportation services in Park County, Wyoming to serve two or more of the communities in the county.. .

The objective of this proposed research project is to understand whether Millennials in small urban and rural communities have the same mobility and livability mindset as those in large cities.. .

The objective of this proposed research project is to understand whether Millennials in small urban and rural communities have the same mobility and livability mindset as those in large cities.. .

The goal of this project is to provide an assessment of current intercity bus (ICB) services in Wyoming and identify areas of the state with unmet ICB needs.. .

The objective of this proposed research project is to understand whether Millennials in small urban and rural communities have the same mobility and livability mindset as those in large cities.. .

The objective of this proposed research project is to understand whether Millennials in small urban and rural communities have the same mobility and livability mindset as those in large cities.. .

The objective of this project is to assess, plan and design alternative transportation options for safely accessing recreational sites surrounding Bozeman, Montana, including Bridger Canyon, Hyalite Canyon, and many other popular destinations.. .

The purpose of this project is to complete a 5-year Transportation Development Plan for North Central Montana Transit (NCMT).. .

The USDOT Federal Highway Administration has released “Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks,” a report based on this project.  The report is intended to provide ideas and guidance to small towns and rural communities who wish to enhance active travel networks for modes such as bicycling and walking.  The guide also provides innovative examples of successful projects that are applicable to rural communities.

View more details about this project on the SURLC website http://surlc.org/2017/02/10/small-town-and-rural-multimodal-networks/. .

The public benefit of this work is an organized system of routes that will protect natural and cultural resources. The final organized routes inventory with all routes numbered and connected will provide clarity to the public during the BLM Transportation and Travel Management Planning.  This organization of routes will help remove redundant routes that crisscross the landscape and help prevent conflicts with natural and cultural resources.  This route numbering system may also be used “on the ground” so end users will understand what sub-region of Owyhee County they are in and whether or not they are on a main route based off of the route number..

The objectives of this research are to:

Develop a consolidated list of livability metrics that could be incorporated into TDFM,
Conduct initial analysis on the feasibility of incorporating each of these metrics into TDFM for a rural or small urban area,
Fully implement at least one livability metric into a full TDFM, and
Share results through technical transfer activities.
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The goal of this project is to assist the Helena (Montana) Transportation Advisory Council to implement tasks identified in the Fiscal Year 2015 Helena Area Coordination Plan and the Transit Inclusive Planning for the Helena Area Report (November 2013).. .

The objective of this project is to conduct a study of commercial truck travel on Main Street (US 191) in Bozeman, Montana.. .

The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of creating a district around Montana State University in order to measure how travel to and from a university is different from travel to and from other types of development.. .

The goal of this project is to analyze data and develop plans for the continued growth of the Streamline and Galavan transit systems in Bozeman, Montana.

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The objective of this project was to create a University Transportation Center charged with conducting research and providing leadership, education, workforce development and technology transfer on the transportation aspects of livability, focused on small urban and rural areas.. .

The objective of this research was to assess public transportation (transit) providers and specialized transportation providers’ cooperation, coordination, and cooperation efforts in Lake, Mineral, and Sanders Counties in Montana.. .

The objective of this research is to provide staff support and technical assistance to Opportunity Link for the development of a regional sustainably community planning in Northcentral Montana.. .

The objective of this project was to develop a congestion management toolkit for the National Park Service.. .

The objective of this project was to demonstrate the use of advanced technologies to increase information to motorists on the on US 89 and US 212 corridors at key decision points near visitor entrances to Yellowstone National Park.. .

The objective of this research was to develop a plan for coordinating public transportation (transit) and specialized transportation providers in the greater Anaconda area.. .

Through this project, Taylor Lonsdale, PE, will serve as the state of Montana's “Safe Routes to School” Coordinator on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation. This program aims to encourage active and healthy lifestyles by increasing the number of children in grades K through 8 who walk and bike to school..

The objective of this research is to define what livability means for Montana as it relates to transportation, through a review of existing livability definitions, practices, and initiatives.

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The objective of this project is to create a national technical assistance center that provides federal land managers with easy and expedient access to technical support, training and information on alternative transportation issues and resources.. .

The goal of this project is to provide the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) with an assessment of current intercity bus services within the state, and a methodology for determining future needs.. .

Through this project, Taylor Lonsdale, PE will serve as the state of Montana's “Safe Routes to School” Coordinator on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation. This program aims to encourage active and healthy lifestyles by increasing the number of children in grades K through 8 who walk and bike to school.
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Through this project, Taylor Lonsdale, PE will serve as the state of Montana's “Safe Routes to School” Coordinator on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation. This program aims to encourage active and healthy lifestyles by increasing the number of children in grades K through 8 who walk and bike to school..

This project will analyze the challenges bike sharing programs in some national parks and national wildlife refuges are facing, including liability and risk management, helmet use, business models, operations and maintenance, and funding mechanisms, and offer recommendations for Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs) interested in implementing bike sharing programs. The results can help transfer knowledge on this new technology among the FLMAs..

The objective of this project is to assess the role and capabilities of the rural transportation infrastructure in coastal communities in the Northern Gulf Coastal Region with respect to evacuation and emergency events’ planning, traffic, safety, control, and management.. .

The objective of this project is to assess the emergency preparedness of public transportation in rural coastal communities in the Gulf Coast region. The assessment will focus on how adequately prepared, and what role public transportation and school districts can play in the event of an emergency evacuation..

The purpose of this project is to analyze, design, and implement traffic management strategies that will enhance access to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) while improving the visitor experience and safety.. .

Alternative transportation systems (ATS) can provide effective, environmentally sensitive solutions to traffic congestion, parking, pollution, and other transportation related challenges. The increased use of alternative transportation can help public land managers find the balance point between visitor access and experience and resource protection. Therefore, in order to increase the use of alternative transportation on public lands, managers need an easily accessible, central source for information, technical assistance, and coordination and outreach assistance

The objective of this project is to develop a plan for implementing a public transportation (transit) service that would serve Blaine and Hill counties in Montana.. .

Create a supplement to update the Montana Coordinated Transportation Handbook©.. .

Identify practices and technologies to automate cost recovery in Montana transit systems making transportation business practices more effective and efficient.. .

Identify practices and technologies to automate cost recovery in Montana transit systems making transportation business practices more effective and efficient.. .

To develop a Public Transportation Business Development Plan for Grand Teton National Park. .

To collect users’ feedback on the Transportation Toolkit, conduct limited modifications to the Toolkit package as new technologies become available, and position the Toolkit as a clearinghouse of transportation-related information for Federal Land Managers.. .

To encourage Federal Land Highways (FLH) partner agencies to promote the accommodation of bicycles as a means of reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and enhancing the visitors’ experience.. .

Provide a ‘Public Transportation Coordinator’ to assist the Gallatin County Big Sky Transportation District in managing its public transportation system.. .

The objective of this project is to create a site bulletin and distribution plan which will help inform pilots of the voluntary no-fly advisory zone existing at the Devils Tower National Monument.. .

To determine how using RouteMatch software has impacted the operations of the MET Specialized Transit system in Billings, Montana.. .

The purpose of this project is for WTI to provide support for the development of new routes and a schedule for the Snow Express system in Big Sky, which is funded by resort tax dollars and managed by the District.. .

To provide a one-year Beta test of the demand responsive client management software that was developed for GALAVAN.. .

The purpose of the project is to provide support for the development of a Request For Proposal (RFP) for transportation services (buses and their operation) for the District, in addition to a survey of clients who utilize the services of the District.. .

To identify technologies that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Billings MET Transit paratransit system.. .

To identify technologies that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Billings MET Transit paratransit system.. .

To conduct a pilot project that facilitates coordinated transportation planning in Montana.. .

The objective of this project is to develop and test prototype models of paratransit systems that can be used to evaluate routing, scheduling and dispatch alternatives. The models will be demand-driven and will be developed using historical data available from Galavan. Testing and validation with other data sets will also be done, time permitting.