NEW NAME, NEW CHALLENGE: The Bozeman Commuter Project Has Rebranded
Join the GoGallatin MSU Commuter Challenge this week In October, WTI was awarded an Office of Outreach & Engagement Seed grant to begin a rebrand of the existing Bozeman Commuter Project. Four Montana State University students are working with WTI project lead Matt Madsen as a collaborative team to move the project forward (stay tuned […]
Student Research Opportunities: Five Positions Available with Bozeman Commute Rebrand Project
Summary: The Western Transportation Institute (WTI) is seeking five MSU students for part-time, paid positions to support the development and implementation of a project to rebrand a local, online commuter platform. Seeking students in marketing, graphic design, engineering, public health and sustainability. Apply by November 13th, 2020. Background Many people who work in Bozeman live […]
NEW PROJECT: MSU Researcher Receives Seed Grant for Commuter Project
Congratulations Matt Madsen! He received a seed grant from MSU’s Outreach and Engagement Council, which will support a collaboration between MSU students and community partners, including Gallatin County and the city of Bozeman, to develop a social marketing plan and rebranding for BozemanCommute.org. The website encourages people to replace drive-alone trips to work with trips […]
“Rural Matters” at Commute.com
On April 1, Education and Workforce Program Manager Susan Gallagher presented at CommuteCon2020, a virtual gathering of national experts exploring issues related to the “science of smart commuting,” such as telework, commuter behavior, and emerging travel modes. Susan’s presentation, entitled “Rural Matters,” addressed how professional capacity building and workforce development initiatives are needed to support […]
It’s Never Too Cold for Alternative Transportation in Bozeman!
Winter Bike to Work Day and new campus shuttle promote transportation options Snow is falling and so are the temperatures, but hearty Bozeman residents never shy away from going outside in the winter. With that in mind, the Bozeman Commuter Project is sponsoring Winter Bike to Work Day on March 8, 2019 to encourage local […]
Bozeman Commuter Project Launches Pilot Vanpool Program
Riders sought from Three Forks, Livingston and other nearby towns The Western Transportation Institute (WTI) in partnership with the City of Bozeman and Montana State University is working to reduce the number of drive-alone trips and make more efficient use of current transportation systems. This project aims to connect more people to the places they […]