The purpose of this project is to establish a center that will enhance access to education, outreach and training programs in a 10-state western region, with the ultimate goal of growing the transportation workforce.

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The overall goal of this investigation is to document the state-of-the-practice related to the identification, valuation and recovery of costs associated with temporary facility use losses.. .

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.. .

The Operations Evaluation report summarizes Phase II, which included operating and maintaining the system for an evaluation phase from April 2015 – December 2016. The report includes a brief overview of the development of the system, a description of the system, experiences from operations of the system, system usage analytics, and conclusions. The research team concluded that that during Phase II, the OTIIS system provided more than 12,000 users with the ability to see road conditions and plan their trips seamlessly along the NWP corridor

The final report includes finding from the literature review, MDT current practice assessment and local agency survey. For example, the local agency survey revealed a number of common challenges for special event organizers:
• Securing resources to comply with traffic control requirements;
• Finding certified flaggers to conduct traffic control;
• Enforcing parking and traffic management for large events; and
• Many events require organizers to submit both a city and MDT permit application.
Local stakeholders also shared many common best practices, including:
• Joint, coordinated advance planning and traffic management involving organizers, local government, MDT, and law enforcement;
• Public notification in advance of event;
• Traveler information signage and services (day of event);
• Parking and transportation alternatives (park and ride lots, shuttles, etc.);
• Use of experienced traffic management firm for traffic control; and
• Post-event reviews and evaluations to improve event management.

The final report also includes recommendations for MDT to consider to facilitate special event planning..

The purpose of project is for the Western Transportation Institute (WTI) to assist the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in creating a formalized process for implementing research conducted on their behalf.. .

The objective of this project is to provide transportation planning services to units of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services..

The purpose of this project was to research, develop, and test a technology solution that provides commercial and private vehicle drivers with a single, integrated source of information to promote safety and mobility for a multi-state corridor.. .

The purpose of this project was to research, develop, and test a technology solution that provides commercial and private vehicle drivers with a single, integrated source of information to promote safety and mobility for a multi-state corridor.. .

This purpose of this study was to developed a detailed truck traffic forecasting model with specific attention to truck movements related to oil development in the Bakken formation in eastern Montana and western North Dakota.. .

As described in the final report, this study found that Montana has some unique characteristics that may have a bearing on measures of its livability. For example, sixty-two percent of Montanans live in areas where the population density is 800 people per square mile or higher, but those areas account for only 0.1 percent of the land area. Along with its unique character, the surveys conducted for this study indicate that Montana is also a good place to live

The objective of this project is to develop a travel demand forecasting model for Gallatin County, Montana, which will support current rural land use planning and analysis efforts.. .

As described in the final report, the final outcome of this project was the development of 13 recommendations for revising Montana’s motor fuel tax refund process. The
recommendations have the potential to impact EOE (errors, omissions and evasions), the application effort for the claimant, the administrative effort for MDT, the dollars refunded by MDT and/or the equity of the tax burden across affected fuel users.

As described in the final report, the final outcome of this project was the development of 13 recommendations for revising Montana’s motor fuel tax refund process. The recommendations have the potential to impact EOE (errors, omissions and evasions), the application effort for the claimant, the administrative effort for MDT, the dollars refunded by MDT and/or the equity of the tax burden across affected fuel users..

The objective of this research is to develop Montana-specific rest area usage guidelines with respect to water usage and traffic (vehicle, patrons) in order to supplement, replace and /or confirm current practices for rest area site selection, design and facilities management.. .

To refine and improve the way that data from Montana’s State Truck Activities Reporting System (STARS) is processed to make it a more effective tool for planning weight enforcement activities by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT).. .

Record 24-hour traffic counts in urban locations using mobile video-based traffic detection systems.. .

The evaluation will determine the percentage of Montanans know about the Transportation Awareness Program. This evaluation will also determine the perceived benefits of the program and what improvements could be made..

To provide the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the State Legislature with better information to help them make policy decisions regarding future biodiesel usage in the state.. .

To assist the County in developing a capital program in response to existing transportation infrastructure needs and to plan for forecasted needs. This financial plan will also evaluate various options to generate funds required to implement the recommendations..

To provide the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the State Legislature with better information to help them make policy decisions regarding future biodiesel usage in the state. The purpose of the literature review was to examine the body of literature that currently exists regarding laboratory and field experience with the use of biodiesel fuels, with an emphasis on oil seed-based biodiesel..

Online Toolkit Available (Toolkit). .

Continue to identify, develop and evaluate information and visual and auditory display technologies that will enhance the visitor experience, especially for visitors that are using alternative transportation modes. Coordinate findings with National Park Service alternative vehicle staff..

A user-centered design process will be used to document requirements, develop low fidelity prototypes, and perform initial formative evaluation of an interactive Visit Enhancement System that could be used by visitors touring on alternative transportation modes in Yellowstone National Park.. .

The intent of this overall investigation is to identify and document transportation-related activities to the planning and management of special events.. .

The main goal of this project is to increase the understanding of Montana’s aviation infrastructure, management and preservation, by a spatially diverse workforce in rural and remote areas of the state. The course uses distance education technology to deliver the course and will develop a methodology for providing continuing education units or professional development hours..

The objective of this project is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness, existing pavement performance, and planning and design activities by the widespread implementation and use of weigh-in-motion equipment – permanent and portable.. .

To evaluate the accuracy, operations and maintenance requirements and relative costs of a new low cost weigh-in-motion system that is less sensitive to the infrastructure in which it is placed. Results if successful, will lead to widespread implementation in rural areas where lower truck traffic volumes.

The Montana Department of Transportation, Planning Division is undertaking a three-phase effort to determine (1) current rest area conditions and services, (2) the needs and expectations of rest area users, and (3) appropriate planning guidelines to better direct rest area improvements and resources.. .

The overall goal of this effort was twofold: (1) to obtain information related to the needs and expectations of rest area users in Montana that may later be directly incorporated into rest area planning efforts, and (2) to support the MDT, Planning Division mission “to provide ways for interested citizens and stakeholders to obtain information and provide input into transportation planning and decision-making.. .