HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-25 TPCC Agenda and PacketA. Call to Order - 1:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes
D. Public Comments
E. New Business
E.1 Approval of the Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)(Butts)
E.2 Appointment of At-Large Member to the Transportation Policy Coordinating
Committee(Butts)
THE GALLATIN VALLEY MPO - TRANSPORTATION POLICY COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA
TPCC AGENDA
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
General information about the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee can be found in our
Laserfiche repository.
If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to
comments@bozeman.net or by visiting the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day before
the meeting.
Public comments will also be accepted through Video Conference during the appropriate agenda items.
Recordings of the meeting will be available through the Commission's video page.
For more information please contact Jeff Butts, jbutts@bozeman.net
This meeting will be held using an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting:
Via Video Conference:
Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit.
Click Join Now to enter the meeting.
Via Phone: This is for listening only
+1 719 359 4580
Access code: 982 8814 3813
This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item
for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the
Committee cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons
addressing the Committee shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the
audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name and place of residence in an audible
tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.
General public comments to the Committee can be found on their Laserfiche repository page.
1
F. General Discussion
F.1 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Staff Update (Butts)
G. Adjournment
Consider the Motion: Having reviewed and considered all applications, I motion to appoint [selected
candidate] as the at-large member of the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC).
This Committee generally meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
All meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance,
please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232.
2
Memorandum
REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager
SUBJECT:Approval of the Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Unified Planning Work Program
(UPWP)
MEETING DATE:August 27, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Grant
RECOMMENDATION:Consider the motion: I move to approve the Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Unified
Planning Work Program [with amendments].
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other
public agencies and build on these successes.
BACKGROUND:This item is for the approval of next year's Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) budget and the Urban Transportation District’s (UTD)
Section 5303 planning funds. Both are administered through the annual
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which combines the budget and
work plan into one document.
The UPWP aligns with the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY), running from October 1
through September 30. For FFY 2026, the Technical Transportation Advisory
Committee (TTAC) and the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
(TPCC) reviewed the draft UPWP in July. TTAC recommended approval,
during their August 13 meeting. The state and FHWA will review the
document following local approvals to ensure the MPO is meeting its
obligations. All approvals need to be in place by October 1, 2025, to ensure
continued federal and state funding.
The MPO is funded at 86.58% federal and 13.42% state share, while the
UTD’s transit planning is funded at 80% federal and 20% local match.
Allocations are based on the population of the Bozeman Urbanized Area
(UZA). The MPO’s estimated PL funding for the upcoming fiscal year is
$442,982, with an additional $252,476 in unobligated reserve funds, totaling
$695,458. The UTD’s Section 5303 funds are estimated at $97,105, with no
reconciliation balance.
Since the July draft, indirect costs have been updated to apply only to salary
and benefits. This aligns with current practice and frees funds to support
electricity installation at the Continuous Count Station (CCS) and to close out
3
Valley Center Spur work, if needed early in the new fiscal year. Additional
updates add a cell phone for the new hire, funding for cellular data and
power at both CCS sites, and additional funding is included for the LRTP
consultant in case projected expenditures by the end of this federal fiscal
year are not met. The update also includes reduces hours to the TIP and
adds 300 hours of staff time for a regional trail study.
MPO Planning (PL) Funding Summary
The final UPWP for consideration outlines funding for MPO operations and
planning activities, organized by the following elements:
100 – Program Administration
$147,140.36 | 1,120 staff hours
Covers administrative tasks, training, benefits, office setup, software,
conferences, memberships, travel, and indirect costs.
101 – Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
$12,898.83 | 140 staff hours
Development and management of the UPWP, including indirect costs.
102 – Public Involvement and Service
$43,491.32 | 650 staff hours
Public engagement, website management, community events, Spanish
interpretation, customer service, and indirect costs.
300 – Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
$351,450.24 | 770 staff hours
Completion of the LRTP, consultant services, and indirect costs.
301 – Sub Area Transportation Plans
$23,525.29 | 300 staff hours
This covers staff time for development of a regional trail study, which is
expected to be funded with non-federal local funds. The exact amount of
local funds does not need to be specified in the UPWP.
302 – Transportation Data
$90,779.54 | 1,125 staff hours
Data collection, traffic count and classification, GIS integration, software
maintenance, and bicycle/pedestrian counts.
600 – Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
$5,313.23 | 55 staff hours
Programming LRTP projects for federal funding, including public involvement
and coordination.
700 – Air Quality and Environmental Planning
$0 | 0 staff hours
No activities planned.
900 – Reserve
$20,859.19
Unobligated reserve funds. Additional unused funds (~$200,000) from this
year are anticipated to be available for FFY 2027.
Transit Section 5303 Funding Summary
The draft UPWP includes transit planning activities categorized as follows:
Program Support & Administration
4
$50,994 | 978 staff hours
Covers program administration, data management, policy development,
attorney costs, and Transit Asset Management (TAM) updates.
Transit Development Plan (TDP)
$16,824 | 40 staff hours (plus consultant)
Supports the development and maintenance of an up-to-date TDP.
Future Service Analysis and Enhancement
$16,674 | 520 staff hours
Planning for future transit services, financial and capital analysis, and service
modifications.
Current Service Analysis and Enhancement
$29,867 | 568 staff hours
Enhancements to existing service, staff training, education, outreach, and
exploring budget analysis.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
$2,099 | 41 staff hours
Annual TIP updates and amendments.
Other Activities
$4,923 | 100 staff hours
ADA Paratransit Plan monitoring and participation in community needs
assessments.
Staff will present during the meeting. Action is requested for approval of the
FFY 2026 UPWP.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the committee.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
GVMPO_FFY2026_UPWP_TPCC_ADA_Compliant_Final.pdf
Report compiled on: August 20, 2025
5
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Federal Fiscal Year 2026
(October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026)
Prepared by:
Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization
And
Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District
In cooperation with
City of Bozeman, Montana
City of Belgrade, Montana
County of Gallatin, Montana
Montana Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Approved by:
TTAC:
TPCC:
MDT:
FHWA/FTA:
6
The preparation of this report has been financed in part through grant[s] from the Federal Highway
Administration and Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, under the
State Planning and Research Program, Section 505 [or Metropolitan Planning Program, Section
104(d)] of Title 23, U.S. Code. The format for this work program conforms to Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Chapter 2 Part 4 of FTA Circular 8100.1D. The contents of this report do not
necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
7
Table of Contents
List of Tables................................................................................................................................ 5
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1
The Work Program and Its Purpose .................................................................................. 3
Federal Guidance ........................................................................................................... 3
Performance Measures .................................................................................................. 4
Safety ................................................................................................................................... 4
Pavement and Bridge Condition ............................................................................................ 4
Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO) ............................................................... 5
Public Involvement ............................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2 – WORK PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 7
Program Support and Administration .............................................................................. 7
100 Program Administration ............................................................................................ 7
101 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) ................................................................... 10
102 Public Involvement and Service ............................................................................... 12
Long Range Planning – System Level ............................................................................... 15
300 Long Range Transportation Plan .............................................................................. 15
301 Sub-Area Transportation Plans ................................................................................ 19
302 Transportation Data ................................................................................................ 20
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)..................................................................... 23
600 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) .............................................................. 23
Clean Air Planning ......................................................................................................... 25
700 Air Quality and Environmental Planning ................................................................... 25
Other Activities ............................................................................................................. 26
900 Reserve .................................................................................................................. 27
SECTION 3 – FUNDING ............................................................................................................... 28
SECTION 4 – INDIRECT COST PLAN ............................................................................................ 30
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 30
Identification of Costs ................................................................................................... 30
Allocation of Costs ........................................................................................................ 30
Funding Sources ........................................................................................................... 31
Indirect Rate ................................................................................................................. 31
8
SECTION 5 – TRANSIT ................................................................................................................. 32
44.21.00 PROGRAM SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION .......................................................... 32
01 Transit Systems Management (TSM) ........................................................................ 32
44.24.00 SHORT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING .................................................... 34
01 Transit Development Plan (TDP) .............................................................................. 34
02 Future Service Analysis and Enhancement .............................................................. 35
03 Current Service Analysis and Enhancement ............................................................. 37
44.25.00 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM .................................................... 39
01 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) .............................................................. 39
44.27.00 OTHER ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................... 40
01 Implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ................................... 40
TRANSIT FUNDING ........................................................................................................ 42
9
List of Tables
Table 1. Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in the Work Program ....................................................... 1
Table 2. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 100 ................................................................................ 10
Table 3. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 100 ..................................................................... 10
Table 4. Funding for Work Activity 100 – Program Administration FFY2026 ..................................... 10
Table 5. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 101 ................................................................................ 12
Table 6. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 101 ..................................................................... 12
Table 7. Funding for Work Activity 101 – Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) FFY2026 ............. 12
Table 8. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 102 ................................................................................ 15
Table 9. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 102 ..................................................................... 15
Table 10. Funding for Work Activity 102 – Public Involvement and Service FFY2026 ....................... 15
Table 11. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 300 .............................................................................. 18
Table 12. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 302 ................................................................... 18
Table 13. Funding for Work Activity 300 – Long Range Transportation Plan FFY2026 ....................... 18
Table 14. Staffing ........................................................................................................................ 20
Table 15. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 302 ................................................................... 20
Table 16. Funding for Work Activity 301 – Area Plans FFY2026 ...................................................... 20
Table 17. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 302 .............................................................................. 22
Table 18. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 302 ................................................................... 23
Table 19. Funding for Work Activity 302 – Transportation Data FFY2026 ........................................ 23
Table 20. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 600 .............................................................................. 25
Table 21. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 600 ................................................................... 25
Table 22. Funding for Work Activity 600 – TIP FFY2026 .................................................................. 25
Table 23. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 700 .............................................................................. 26
Table 24. Funding for Work Activity 700 – Air Quality & Environmental Planning FFY2026 ............... 26
Table 25. Funding Summary FFY 2026 ......................................................................................... 28
Table 26. Funding Comparison ................................................................................................... 28
Table 27. Funding Percentages FFY 2026 ..................................................................................... 28
Table 28. Staff Months by Work Element Fiscal Year 2026 ............................................................ 29
Table 29. Eligible Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO) Planning Activity by Work
Element Fiscal Year 2026 ............................................................................................................ 29
Table 30. Costs Encountered ...................................................................................................... 30
Table 31. Funding Sources and Amounts Contained in the UPWP ................................................. 31
Table 32. Staffing Hours for Work Activity - TSM ........................................................................... 33
Table 33. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity - TSM ................................................................ 34
Table 34. Funding for Work Activity – TSM FFY 2026 ...................................................................... 34
Table 35. HRDC and/or GVUTD costs .......................................................................................... 35
Table 36. Staffing Hours - TDP ..................................................................................................... 35
Table 37. Funding Work Activity TDP – FFY 2025 ........................................................................... 35
Table 38. Staffing Hours – Future Service Evaluation & Analysis .................................................... 36
Table 39. Non-personnel Costs for Activity Future Service Evaluation & Analysis .......................... 37
Table 40. Funding – Future Service Evaluation & Analysis FFY 2026 .............................................. 37
Table 41. Staffing Hours – Current Service Evaluation & Analysis .................................................. 38
10
Table 42. Non-personnel Costs for Activity Current Service Evaluation & Analysis ......................... 38
Table 43. Funding – Current Service Evaluation & Analysis FFY 2026 ............................................. 39
Table 44. Staffing Hours - TIP ...................................................................................................... 40
Table 45. Funding – TIP FFY 2026 ................................................................................................. 40
Table 46. Staffing Hours – Implementation of ADA ....................................................................... 41
Table 47. Funding – Implementation of ADA FFY 2026 .................................................................. 42
Table 48. Transit Funding Summary FFY 2026 .............................................................................. 42
Table 49. Transit Estimated Costs FFY 2025/2026 ........................................................................ 42
Table 50. Transit Funding Percentages Federal Fiscal Year 2025 ................................................... 43
Table 51. Transit Staff Months by Work Element Fiscal Year 2025 .................................................. 43
11
Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary Map
Figure 1. Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary
12
Page | 1
Section 1 – INTRODUCTION
Table 1. Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in the Work Program
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
CM Certification Maintenance
CMAQ
CTSP
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality
Community Transportation Safety Plan
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FTA Federal Transit Administration
FY/FFY Fiscal Year/Federal Fiscal Year. The local and state government fiscal year runs from
July 1 - June 30. The Federal fiscal year runs from October 1 - September 30.
FAST Act Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or FAST Act. The five-year surface
transportation bill signed by President Obama on December 4, 2015. The new law
replaces the previous act known as Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century,
or MAP-21.
GIS
IIJA
Geographic Information System
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was Passed by Congress on November
15, 2021, authorizing funding for Federal transportation programs for the five-year
period from 2022-2026.
LRTP The Long-Range Transportation Plan is the 20-year planning document for the
Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Area. The MPO updates the LRTP every five
years through an extensive consultation process to address multimodal
transportation needs and investments.
MDT
MPO
Montana Department of Transportation
Metropolitan Planning Organization is the agency designated by Federal law to
administer the federally required transportation planning process in a metropolitan
area. An MPO must be in place in every urbanized area with a population of 50,000 or
greater. The MPO is responsible for the LRTP and the Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP). The MPO is the coordinating agency for grants, billings, and policy-
making for transportation.
NTD
PL
National Transit Database
PL funds are those available for MPOs to carry out the metropolitan transportation
planning process required by 23 USC §134, including the development of
metropolitan area transportation plans and transportation improvement programs.
Apportionments of PL funds are addressed in 23 USC §104(f).
PPP Public Participation Plan
RFP Request for Proposals
SATO Safe and Accessible Transportation Options
SOW Scope of Work
TAM
TAZ
TDP
TIP
Transit Asset Management
Transportation Analysis Zone. Geographic units used in transportation planning to
model and analyze travel behavior.
Transit Development Plan
Transportation Improvement Program. Updated regularly, the TIP lists priority
projects and project segments scheduled for implementation over a five-year period.
13
Page | 2
The TIP describes the cost, funding source, project location and scope of each
project.
TPCC Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee. The policy body for the MPO, TPCC,
is responsible for prioritizing Federal aid projects in the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan
Planning Area. Composed of local elected officials and appointed regional and state
officials, the TPCC approves the LRTP, TIP and UPWP.
TTAC Transportation Technical Advisory Committee. Provides technical expertise to TPCC
by reviewing and recommending revisions to the planning process, data collection,
and forecasts, and federally mandated documents such as the LRTP. The MPO staff
provides support to TTAC and TPCC.
UPWP
UTD
Unified Planning Work Program. A document prepared annually by the Metropolitan
Planning Organization describing transportation planning activities to be conducted
during the Federal fiscal year (10/1 - 9/30).
Urban Transportation District.
14
Page | 3
The Work Program and Its Purpose
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes transportation planning activities that will
occur in the metropolitan area during the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) that runs from October 1 through
September 30. The Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) develops the UPWP
annually for review and approval by local, state, and federal transportation officials. The Gallatin
Valley Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) and Transportation Policy Coordinating
Committee (TPCC) approve the final UPWP locally and then forward it to the Montana Department
of Transportation (MDT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) for final approval.
The UPWP contains work elements such as administration, public involvement and long and short-
range planning. Each element describes objectives, accomplishments for the past fiscal year and
planned activities for the next year. Each element identifies the agency responsible for proposed
activities and resources needed, including staff hours, dollar amounts and funding sources.
The Gallatin Valley MPO is newly formed following the results of the 2020 Census which announced
the Bozeman Urban Area population to be 59,080 meeting the population threshold of 50,000
requiring the designation and formation of an MPO per 23 U.S.C. §134. Therefore, this UPWP is
intended to describe the transportation planning activities that will occur in the metropolitan
planning area for October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Federal Guidance
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed by Congress on November 15, 2021,
authorizing funding for Federal transportation programs for federal fiscal years 2022-2026. The IIJA
effectively replaced the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and the prior
infrastructure act Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act.
The IIJA retains FAST Act’s ten planning factors. The MPO is required, per 23 USC 134(h)(1), to
consider these factors when developing transportation plans, programs, and projects:
1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global
competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency.
2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users.
3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users.
4. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight.
5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of
life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local
planned growth, housing, and economic development patterns.
6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between
modes, people, and freight.
7. Promote efficient system management and operation.
8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.
15
Page | 4
9. Improve resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate
stormwater impacts of surface transportation.
10. Enhance travel and tourism.
Performance Measures
Passage by Congress of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues MAP-21 and FAST
Act’s focus on performance-based planning and project selection.
Establishment of a performance- and outcome-based program was a key feature of MAP-21 and
FAST Act and continues under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The MPO will track
performance measures and report to committees, agencies, and the public on progress toward
meeting the measures.
The national goal areas that the performance measures address include safety, infrastructure
condition, congestion reduction, system reliability, freight movement, environmental sustainability,
and reduced delays in project delivery. Rather than establish independent performance measure
targets for the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Area, the Transportation Policy Coordinating
Committee signed a Performance-Based Planning Agreement supporting state performance targets
established by MDT, in coordination with Montana MPOs, on September 10, 2024.
The MPO supports the state targets for applicable performance measures under federal regulation
23 CFR §490 and will support the Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District (UTD) for associated
transit performance measures under federal code 49 USC 5326(c) and 49 USC 5329(d). Thus, the
MPO will plan and program projects that contribute toward relevant targets for each performance
measure.
Safety
Within this work program, staff hours and planning funds will contribute to continued
implementation of the Bozeman SAFE Plan recommendations (Physical Improvements, Policy
Enhancements, the 2013 Bozeman Community Transportation Safety Plan (CTSP)
recommendations (Inattentive Driving Crashes, Seat Belts/ Occupant Protection Use, Bicycle and
Pedestrian Crashes), as well as continued data collection and analysis. These efforts will work to
address actions within the three emphasis areas identified in the CTSP (Alcohol and Impaired
Driving Crashes, Occupant Protection/Seatbelt Use, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Crashes), as well
as track progress on current measures to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries.
Pavement and Bridge Condition
Efforts included in this work program, such as the Long-Range Transportation Plan and data
collection, will track pavement and bridge condition as well as prioritize improvement of existing
facilities. The plans and data will help identify the most critical needs, bringing overall system
condition up to meet performance targets set for the state.
16
Page | 5
Freight
Ongoing data collection and analysis will support efforts at the state level to improve system
performance for freight and the movement of goods and services.
Air Quality
The Gallatin Valley is an air quality attainment area and is therefore not subject to conformity
requirements under the Clean Air Act or the on-road mobile source emissions performance
measures under 23 CFR §490 for the criteria pollutants (PM2.5, PM10, CO, VOC, or NOx). Therefore,
there are no air quality requirements for the Gallatin Valley MPO per 23 CFR §450. However, the
Gallatin Valley MPO will support the statewide CMAQ total emissions reduction performance
measures, under 23 CFR §490, in its planning and programming processes as detailed in a separate
Performance-Based Planning Agreement. Additionally, the GVMPO will support criteria pollutant
reduction efforts to prevent the Gallatin Valley from exceedances and non-attainment designation.
The GVMPO will monitor local air quality and adjust future work as needed.
Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO)
The IIJA includes federal requirements to dedicate at least 2.5 percent of the annual PL allocation to
safe and accessible transportation options and complete streets planning activities. Section 11206
of the IIJA defines complete streets activities as “standards or policies that ensure the safe and
adequate accommodation of all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians,
bicyclists, public transportation users, children, older individuals, individuals with disabilities,
motorists, and freight vehicles.”
The IIJA does allow for flexibility for states or MPOs to opt out of SATO requirements if they can
demonstrate adopted Complete Streets standards and policies and has developed an up-to-date
Complete Streets prioritization plan. Currently, the Gallatin Valley MPO does not have an officially
adopted Complete Streets policy, and the Long-Range Transportation Plan will include prioritized
SATO projects. Opting out of SATO requirements must be submitted and approved by the U.S.
Secretary of Transportation no later than 30 days before funds are apportioned.
To meet the SATO requirements of IIJA, this UPWP details eligible activities under each work
element, along with estimated cost for each of those activities within the existing work plan. These
dedicated funds and activities are summarized in Table 5. Based on the PL allocation for FY2026, a
minimum of $11,074.55 must be dedicated to SATO activities with $17,385.86 in FFY 2025 based on
allocated funds.
17
Page | 6
Public Involvement
Development of the UPWP included discussion at the July and August 2025 TTAC and TPCC
meetings and included opportunities for public review and comment on the draft up to and
including the date of adoption by the TPCC. The MPO provided opportunity for public input,
included drafts in the publicly available committee agendas and informed the public on the MPO’s
website. These outreach efforts listed the meetings where the public could comment on the draft
UPWP:
• Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, 7/9/25
• Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee, 7/23/25
Final approval of the FFY 2026 UPWP was completed at the TPCC meeting on August 27, 2025.
The MPO will also accept comments and answer questions in person, by mail, e-mail and
telephone following posting of the draft UPWP. The MPO has updated the document based on
comments received from MDT and the public on the UPWP.
18
Page | 7
SECTION 2 – WORK PROGRAM
Program Support and Administration
100 Program Administration
Objectives
Administer the transportation planning process as staff to the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO), as well as support the transportation planning activities of local, state, and
federal agencies. Provide staff support to the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee and
assist other boards, commissions, and committees in the planning process. Inform local
governments and the public regarding transportation planning activities.
Keep transportation staff skills current and maintain staff exposure to current best practices and
technologies related to multimodal transportation planning, safety, transportation demand
management and other related activities. Staff will maintain Certification Maintenance (CM) credits
with professional associations. Staff will attend trainings virtually and in-person; each staff will
attend one in-state conference and one national conference. Maintain contact with, provide input
to and receive feedback from various local, regional, state, and federal agencies, committees, and
groups.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
• Began the process necessary to carry out all federally required transportation planning
activities in all portions of the Metropolitan Planning Area.
• Performed all administrative functions of the transportation planning work program.
Program management activities included, correspondence, public relations, employee
guidance, program organization, consultant liaison, staff meeting attendance, employee
supervision, Title VI and non-discrimination conformance, and preparation of contracts and
various office tasks. Activities included the preparation of quarterly progress and
expenditure reports and transmission of reports to MDT to maintain federal and state
funding support.
• Conducted a self-certification to assure compliance with federal regulations outlined in 23
CFR §420, §450.306, and §450.336. The self-certification included a review of the basic
items required by law, including the Governor’s Designation (§450.310), Agreements
(§450.314) and Public Involvement Policies (§450.316). This review confirmed the basic
documents are current and on file and that the MPO, TTAC and TPCC are fulfilling the roles
and responsibilities as required. The draft Public Participation Plan is anticipated to be
completed by September 2025.
• MPO staff:
o Participated in recognized and approved training programs and webinars to improve
staff skills and capabilities. Staff attended MPO training with MDT, Montana
19
Page | 8
Association of Planners, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations,
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, and others.
o Maintained planning expertise through enrollment in transportation planning
courses, completing 24 AICP-approved continuing education credits.
o Completed training on safe and accessible transportation, including an accessibility
tour and sessions on sidewalk data, bikeway design, and pedestrian counting.
Obtained prior approval from MDT before attending any conferences or training that
require out-of-state travel per 2 CFR §200.475.
o Attended one local conference (Montana Association of Planners Conference) and
one national conference (Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations).
o Obtained and maintain relevant professional memberships: American Planning
Association (APA), Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO), and
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP).
• Helped foster state–local collaboration by coordinating TTAC small-group sessions and
MDT meetings with Bozeman and Belgrade staff, while preparing agendas and facilitating
TPCC meetings with elected officials and TTAC meetings with valley-wide staff.
• Engaged with other MPOs and partner agencies to explore IIJA grant opportunities and
understand new mandates, including SATO planning activities.
• Ensured MPO participation with other agencies and groups, as required by the IIJA.
• Incorporated IIJA performance measures into the MPO LRTP scope and began obtaining
data; the MPO will monitor and report results to TTAC, TPCC, and the public.
• Tracked and reviewed grant notices, coordinated with the Cities, County, and MDT on grant
application activities including Bozeman and Gallatin County SS4A applications.
• Staff reviewed the current logo and branding, determining it is not a priority at this time but
may be revisited in the future.
• Administered the Transportation Alternatives program, managing the Call for Projects,
application forms, scoring committee, and project selection.
• Advanced FTA Section 5303 funding agreements between the City of Bozeman and the UTD;
facilitated execution of the 5303 contract between the City of Bozeman and MDT.
• Hired a second staff member to support MPO data, public outreach, and planning activities;
the staff member began work on July 9, later than originally anticipated.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
• Continue the process necessary to carry out all federally required transportation planning
activities in all portions of the Metropolitan Planning Area. This will be an ongoing activity.
• Perform all administrative functions of the transportation planning work program. Program
management activities may include, but will not be limited to, correspondence, public
relations, employee guidance, program organization, consultant liaison, staff meeting
attendance, employee supervision, Title VI and non-discrimination conformance, and
preparation of contracts and various office tasks. Activities will also include the preparation
of quarterly progress and expenditure reports and transmission of reports to MDT to
maintain federal and state funding support. This will be ongoing with reimbursement activity
reports submitted around January, April, July, and October.
• Continue to confirm that the TTAC and TPCC are fulfilling the roles and responsibilities as
required. This is an ongoing activity.
• MPO staff will, on a continual basis:
20
Page | 9
o Participate in recognized and approved training programs and webinars to improve
staff skills and capabilities. Staff will attend MPO training with MDT and others.
o Maintain planning expertise through enrollment in transportation planning courses.
o Pursue training and innovative practices related to safe and accessible
transportation options planning activities.
o Obtain prior approval from MDT before attending any conferences or training that
require out-of-state travel per 2 CFR §200.475.
o Each staff is expected to attend one local conference (such as the Montana
Association of Planners Conference) and one national conference (such as AMPO,
APA, NACTO, or similar) within the Federal Fiscal Year.
o Obtain and/or maintain relevant professional memberships.
• Participate in and encourage increased cooperation between state and local agencies,
departments, and governing bodies. Serve as both coordinator and participant in many of
these meetings and committee gatherings. This is on a continual basis.
• Work with other MPOs and agencies to assess IIJA opportunities and challenges, including
grant applications and implementation of new rules, such as the required SATO planning
activities.
• Regularly, ensure MPO participation with other agencies and groups, as required by the IIJA.
• Work to incorporate IIJA performance measures into MPO transportation plans and
programs. The MPO will track performance measures and provide regular reporting to the
TTAC and TPCC and the public, subject to the availability of related data. This work is
ongoing and will take place from March through July 2026 to align with the LRTP.
• Sustain tracking and reviewing grant notices, coordinating with the Cities, County, and MDT
on grant application activities.
• Staff will occasionally evaluate the effectiveness of current logo and branding, potentially
exploring adjustments as needed.
• On an ongoing basis, monitor existing agreements with partners and administer any new
agreements that may arise through MPO activities.
• Continually, provide staff oversight and development opportunities.
• This activity includes holiday, vacation, and other benefits.
• Office furniture and setup includes an office table, chairs, bookshelf, light-filtering film,
partial cubicle, and related items needed to support a productive workspace. There
purchase and installation is expected in October-November 2025.
Product
The proposed activities will continue implementation of an ongoing administrative program, help to
ensure a well-informed and competent staff, and foster a continuing, cooperative, and
comprehensive (3-C’s) planning processes. Products include agreements, updated policies,
quarterly reports and invoices, as well as annual maintenance agreements for software.
• Keep relevant governing bodies informed of staff activities and work plan progress.
• Each staff member will attend one in-state and one national conference annually,
accrediting any continuing education credits earned.
Staffing
1,120 hours – GVMPO
21
Page | 10
Table 2. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 100
GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS
MPO Manager 920
Planner I 200
Total GVMPO 1,120
Total 1,120
Table 3. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 100
Item Cost
Productivity Software $2,400.00
Publications $250.00
Office Furniture and Setup $7,000.00
Civil Rights Accommodation Services $1,000.00
Office Supplies and Management $1000.00
In-State Conferences with travel and lodging $2,500.00
Out-of-State Conferences with travel and lodging $5,500.00
APBP, AMPO, APA/MAP Associations and Certifications $5,000.00
Misc. Travel $2,000.00
Cell phone + service for two $2,000.00
Rent $31,250.00
Utilities $7,000.00
Indirect Costs (10 percent) $7,294.58
Total $74,194.58
Table 4. Funding for Work Activity 100 – Program Administration FFY2026
Agency PL** State Local* Totals
GVMPO $127,394.12 $19,746.24 $147,140.36
TOTALS $127,394.12 $19,746.24 $147,140.36
* Local funds provided by the City of Bozeman (50%), City of Belgrade (25%), and Gallatin County
(25%).
**PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The MPO will be responsible for administering the planning process.
101 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Objective
Define transportation and transportation-related planning activities anticipated within the MPA
during the coming year.
22
Page | 11
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
• Developed a UPWP with task-by-task project details, funding, staffing, and schedules. The
schedule deviated from the original estimate due to an unforeseen medical issue that
temporarily affected staff availability:
o May-June 2025 – Solicited input from TTAC, TPCC, stakeholders and public.
o June 2025 – Presented on budget and potential planning activities at TTAC and TPCC
o July 2025 – Review of draft plan; revisions
o August 2025 – Finalization of UPWP; local approval
o August - September 2025 – MDT and FHWA reviews.
o October 1, 2025 – DOT Final UPWP Approval attained.
• Developed and submitted a UPWP amendment to adjust the LRTP funding, reducing it
• Reviewed the UPWP at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Solicited public comments on proposed UPWP activities through TTAC and TPCC meetings
and a public comment period aligned with the draft PPP; incorporated feedback into UPWP.
• Included SATO reporting as required by IIJA Section 11206.
• Quarterly reports and invoices submitted on eligible PL activities.
• Signed 5303 Contract with MDT, drafted and signed 5303 agreements between the City of
Bozeman and the Urban Transportation District. Reports and 5303 reimbursement requests
submitted regularly.
• Drafted FFY 2026 UPWP with public and stakeholder input from TTAC and TPCC meetings.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
• Develop a UPWP that contains a task-by-task discussion of projects that are to be
undertaken during the program year, funding and staffing information and a schedule for
each project. This is estimated to occur on the following schedule:
o March, April 2026 – Solicit input from TTAC, TPCC, stakeholders and public.
o May 2026 – Present draft concepts at TTAC and TPCC
o June 2026 – Review of draft plan; revisions
o July 2026 – Finalization of UPWP; local approval
o August, September 2026 – MDT and DOT reviews.
o October 2026 – DOT UPWP Approval
• Review the UPWP at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Solicit public comments through TTAC and TPCC meetings regarding any proposed UPWP
activity and incorporate such comments in the UPWP.
• Include SATO reporting as required by IIJA Section 11206.
• Submit quarterly reports and invoices on eligible PL and 5303 activities during FFY 2026.
Product
The proposed activities will contribute to a well-defined work program that documents MPO and
Transit transportation planning activities.
• Quarterly reports submitted.
• UPWP for FFY 2026 that has solicited public and stakeholder input through the TTAC and
TPCC meetings.
23
Page | 12
Staffing
140 hours – GVMPO
Table 5. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 101
GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS
MPO Manager 120
Planner I 20
Total GVMPO 140
Total 140
Table 6. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 101
Item Cost
Indirect Costs (10 percent) $1,172.62
Total $1,172.62
Table 7. Funding for Work Activity 101 – Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) FFY2026
Agency PL ** State Local* Totals
GVMPO $11,167.80 $1,731.02 $12,898.83
TOTALS $11,167.80 $1,731.02 $12,898.83
* Local funds provided by the City of Bozeman (50%), City of Belgrade (25%), and Gallatin County
(25%).
**PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The MPO will coordinate with MDT and Gallatin Valley UTD to develop the UPWP.
102 Public Involvement and Service
Objective
Prepare and disseminate transportation-related information to the community.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
• MPO staff facilitated development of an MPO Public Participation Plan as required under 23
CFR 450.316:
• Drafted Public Participation Plan; recommended for adoption by TTAC in March 2025. Public
comment request for clearer timelines and clarification of TPCC versus administrative
approvals. Adoption of the PPP is anticipated by September 2025.
• Insights from the LRTP will likely refine participation strategies, and the plan will be
assessed post-LRTP to ensure effective community involvement.
24
Page | 13
• The MPO supplied transportation information to City and County agencies, and outside
parties, by assisting in the development of information for:
o Private individuals or groups to aid in their decisions.
• Legislative purposes at the local, state, and federal level.
• Assisted public events for SS4A planning activities in Belgrade and Gallatin County, Black
Ave Bikeway in Bozeman.
• Development and maintenance of the Gallatin Valley MPO web pages to share with the
public information about transportation planning activities.
• Through use of its web page, and other means, the MPO prepared and distributed
information to encourage public understanding and make transportation information
available to the public. This includes the public information on the MPO programs and
Transportation Alternatives grant.
• The MPO prepared transportation information for use in coordinating other urban
development programs, including sharing information on a Transportation Alternatives,
Public Participation Plan and others through the website.
• The MPO solicited community involvement and communicated information related to the
implementation of the Long-Range Transportation Plan and formed of a Community
Advisory Panel for public feedback during the process.
• The MPO initiated outreach efforts designed to adapt to evolving engagement strategies.
While hiring delays and a longer-than-expected consultant procurement slowed progress,
MPO staff remain committed to exploring and applying innovative community engagement
methods. These include virtual meeting platforms, online tools, and leveraging stakeholder
networks to connect with underserved populations through culturally appropriate
approaches
• Gallatin Valley MPO confirmed with the MDT program manager that it operates under the
state’s Title VI documents and does not require a separate plan.
• Made improvements to Gallatin Valley MPO website, www.gvmpo.com, that includes
making it more accessible with the URL www.gvmpo.org. Additional base aspects have
been added to the website’s back-end, include categories for plans and programs. It has a
solid base for building it out as we develop transportation planning products.
• Monthly updates posted to website were delayed due to the delay in hiring staff –
anticipated to start in April 2025, the position started well into July.
• Staff anticipates attending one LRTP public meeting, three community meetings and one
special event associated with community engage and the LRTP in August/September 2025.
• Staff integrated community engagement materials into the MPO website, ensuring
accessibility in accordance with WCAG 2.0 best practices. Key documents – including the
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), Public Participation Plan (PPP), and Transportation
Alternatives (TA) call for projects – were uploaded to facilitate public comment. The website
provides multilingual access via the City of Bozeman’s translator tool. MPO staff offer
Spanish interpretation, which have been utilized on two occasions.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
• MPO staff will continually utilize and monitor use of the MPO Public Participation Plan,
required under 23 CFR 450.316.
o Follow as a guide for outreach, information sharing, and public comment periods.
o Remain open to modifications based on operational or feedback considerations.
25
Page | 14
• The MPO will supply transportation information to City and County agencies, and outside
parties, by assisting in the development of information for:
o Private individuals or groups to aid in their decisions.
o Legislative purposes at the local, state, and federal level.
o Ensure consistency between the transportation planning goals of the LRTP and
other applicable local plans and policies.
o Many of these efforts will be responsive to public and partner requests or will
support the ongoing development of plans and activities.
• Maintain and update the Gallatin Valley MPO website to share transportation planning
information with the public. Staff will continue to evaluate and implement effective
outreach strategies, including leveraging partner channels and enhancing website content.
Updates will occur in line with requirements of the PPP. Data development for the website
will be ongoing. If public-facing content is published, it will be during the final three months
of the FFY – though this will depend on readiness. Educational articles, written in an
engaging and aspirational tone, are expected to begin between October and December
2025 and continue on a quarterly basis.
• Through use of its web page, and other means, the MPO will prepare and distribute
information to encourage public understanding and support and make plans and other
transportation information available to the public on an ongoing basis with quarterly
reviews.
• The MPO will prepare transportation information on an ongoing basis for use in coordinating
other urban development programs, focusing on data access.
• The MPO will solicit community involvement, disseminate, and communicate information
related to the implementation of the Long Range Transportation Plan, Regional Trail Study,
committees, providing customer service, and through the website.
• The MPO will expand outreach opportunities & tools to be resilient to changes in
engagement strategy. MPO staff will continue to research and implement innovative
methods to engage the community, including at conferences and webinars throughout the
year. Examples include virtual meeting tools, online engagement, and use of other
stakeholder networks.
Product
The proposed activities will support a public involvement process that emphasizes community
education regarding transportation concerns, needs and issues. Other products include:
• Additional improvements to Gallatin Valley MPO website, www.gvmpo.org, that expands a
solid base for building it out as we develop transportation planning products. This includes
the layouts, integrations and information to the public.
• Regular updates posted to website – starting around fall 2025 – related the program to
support education, encouragement, participation, and partnership.
• Staff anticipates facilitating two LRTP public meetings, attending six existing community
meetings and two special events associated with community engage and the LRTP. This
may change as projects develop.
• Staff will incorporate new tools for community engagement into the website and stay up-to-
date on the most recent information on best practices, providing multiple language access
on the website; staff is available for Spanish interpretation.
26
Page | 15
Staffing
650 hours – GVMPO
Table 8. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 102
GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS
MPO Manager 150
Planner I 500
Total GVMPO 650
Total 650
Table 9. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 102
Item Cost
Indirect Costs (10 percent) $3,953.76
Total $3,953.76
Table 10. Funding for Work Activity 102 – Public Involvement and Service FFY2026
Agency PL** State Local* Totals
GVMPO $37,654.79 $5,836.54 $43,491.32
TOTALS $37,654.79 $5,836.54 $43,491.32
* Local funds provided by the City of Bozeman (50%), City of Belgrade (25%), and Gallatin County
(25%).
**PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The MPO, MDT, and Gallatin Valley UTD will be responsible for public involvement with their
respective plans and responding to information requests.
Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO)
The public involvement supporting the eligible SATO planning activities identified in work elements
300 and 301 account for an estimated 3 percent of total MPO staff time in this work element.
Long Range Planning – System Level
300 Long Range Transportation Plan
Objective
Oversee the development, preparation, and adoption of a Gallatin Valley MPO LRTP that addresses
the long and short-range transportation needs of the metropolitan planning area and identifies new
transportation policies and facilities.
27
Page | 16
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
• Evaluated progress on goals and objectives outlined in the adopted planning documents
from City of Belgrade, City of Bozeman, and Gallatin County, including and not limited to:
o 2017 Belgrade Long Range Transportation Plan
o 2017 Bozeman Transportation Master Plan
o 2021 Greater Triangle Area Transportation Plan
o 2021 Triangle Area Trails Plan
o 2017 PRAT Plan – Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan
o 2022 Bozeman SAFE Plan
o 2013 Bozeman Community Transportation Safety Plan
• Participated in Belgrade and Gallatin County SS4A processes to understand current safety
issues for incorporation into LRTP as appropriate.
• Developed the Scope of Work (SOW), issued the Request for Proposals (RFP), and
conducted consultant selection through a scoring committee following established
procurement procedures. Contract was finalized in early May after extended negotiations.
• The LRTP process used the following timeline foe development:
o October 2025
Develop SOW, working in conjunction with partners in TTAC - including MDT
-to shape the scope of work, ensuring it met all requirements.
o November 2025:
Completion of SOW
• Final internal approvals
Preparation of RFP, using City of Bozeman templates
o December 2025:
Released RFP through the City of Bozeman Clerk’s office
Advertised on city website and local newspaper, following standard City
procedures
o January 2025:
Advertised through month, closed on next to final day of the month
o February 2025:
Selection Committee reviewed and independently scored submissions –
highest scoring submission was notified
As is customary with Bozeman City Commission, concurrence from TPCC
gained through regular meeting
o March 2025:
Contract negotiations with consultant team
o April 2025:
Contract negotiations with consultant team
o May 2025:
Contracted executed after formal Bozeman City Commission approval.
First project management meetings with consultant; review of project
timelines, setup recurring meetings, and data needs
o June 2025:
Begin collecting background data; GIS files
Laying out project timelines
Initial Review of model and assumptions
28
Page | 17
o July August 2025:
Community engagement plan
Develop community advisory structure
Review of existing plans, demographics, performance measures
Data collection and assembly of GIS files
Initial needs assessment
Begin draft existing conditions
Conduct transit analysis, meet with UTD Board
o Aug - September 2025:
Kick off meetings
Frist round of Public Engagement
Meetings with UTD and completion of the supplemental transit focus work.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
• Continue development of Long-Range Transportation Plan with the following estimated
timeline of development:
• Evaluate progress on goals and objectives outlined in the adopted planning documents
from City of Belgrade, City of Bozeman, and Gallatin County, including and not limited to:
o 2017 Belgrade Long Range Transportation Plan
o 2017 Bozeman Transportation Master Plan
o 2021 Greater Triangle Area Transportation Plan
o 2021 Triangle Area Trails Plan
o 2017 PRAT Plan – Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan
o 2022 Bozeman SAFE Plan
o 2013 Bozeman Community Transportation Safety Plan
• Staff is scheduling the development of the LRTP to be completed by September 2026,
allowing three months for adoption in FFY 2027 and accommodating any necessary
revisions. The consultant team shared the following timeline for development:
o October - December 2025:
Finalize Vision, Goals, Objectives and project evaluation framework.
Project identification, screening, scoring, and financial planning.
Starting scenario development.
o January – March 2026:
Completing scenario development and analysis.
Project prioritization and recommendations
Progress financial plan
o April - June 2026:
Complete project prioritization and financial plan.
Draft LRTP document.
o July – September 2026:
Public review of draft document
Completion of performance measures dashboards.
Completion of LRTP ready to begin adoption process in FFY2027
29
Page | 18
Product
The proposed activities advance the MPO’s development of the Gallatin Valley MPO Long Range
Transportation Plan and will result in detailed analysis of existing conditions, public input, and long-
range transportation needs. The MPO will update needed projects, policies, and programs for the
region, produce a fiscally constrained project list, and provide recommendations to guide
transportation improvements and support the LRTP’s guiding principles, goals, and objectives.
Each of these components will contribute to the draft Long Range Transportation Plan, which is
expected to be completed in FFY2026 with adoption in early FFY2027.
Staffing
770 hours – GVMPO
Table 11. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 300
GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS
MPO Manager 500
Planner I 270
Total GVMPO 770
Table 12. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 302
Item Cost
Consultant Services $275,000.00
Indirect Costs (10 percent) $6,950.02
Total $281,105.24
Table 13. Funding for Work Activity 300 – Long Range Transportation Plan FFY2026
Agency PL** State Local* Totals
GVMPO $304,285.62 $47,164.62 $351,450.24
TOTALS $304,285.62 $47,164.62 $351,450.24
* Local funds provided by the City of Bozeman (50%), City of Belgrade (25%), and Gallatin County
(25%).
**PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The MPO will be responsible for implementation of the Gallatin Valley MPO Long Range
Transportation Plan with the assistance of consultant services. The MPO will responsible for
managing the consultant and contract, development and implementation of the GVMPO LRTP.
Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO)
A conservative estimated 2.5 percent of proposed cost in this work element will be supportive of
eligible activities as outlined in IIJA throughout the LRTP development process. This figure was
determined based on data collection, safety goal development, analysis, and recommended work
30
Page | 19
to specifically enhance safety, accessibility, and multimodal transportation options for vulnerable
road users such as people walking or riding a bicycle, and individuals experiencing ADA mobility
challenges.
301 Sub-Area Transportation Plans
Objective
Conduct a collaborative study to evaluate the feasibility of a regional trail system encircling the
community. The study will explore potential alignments – whether a single loop or multiple
interconnected routes – to improve bicycle-pedestrian connectivity between Bozeman, Belgrade,
and Gallatin County. It will identify possible locations and recommend next steps.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
Began assessing community needs by focusing on a high-priority location under I-90. Completed a
mini study on walking and biking gaps, providing insight for future planning and data collection.
• Reviewed existing work conducted and providing options for next steps at the connection
between East Valley Center Rd and Frontage Rd.
• This internal effort will follow closely to the timeline below and work may not be completed
in this FFY and may need to continue into the early part of the next FFY:
o January – April: Develop scope, engagement plan, and timeline. Light review of
existing conditions.
o June 2025: Check in with TTAC and solicit input – literature review, alternatives, field
visit and public survey and comments.
o July 2025: Meet with members of TTAC for information and documents. Review
documents. Public survey may go live
o August 2025: Prepare alternative next steps, walking tour with TTAC. Public survey to
wrap up.
o September 2025: Complete document, discuss with Committees, and publish to
website for public information.
.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
• This activity may also include some finalizing work on the previous year’s Valley Center Spur
in the first few months of the federal fiscal year.
• Study on potential regional trail routes to improve bike-ped connections between Bozeman,
Belgrade, and Gallatin County that will include the assistance of consultant services.
• This project is expected to follow the general timeline below; however, activities may extend
into the following Federal Fiscal Year depending on scope and consultant availability.
o Nov–Jan: Develop and finalize scope of work; prepare and publish RFP.
o Feb–Apr: Conduct consultant selection and execute contract.
o May – July: Begin data collection and existing conditions analysis; initiate
development of alternatives and stakeholder / public engagement.
o August – September: Finalize recommendations, engagement, and prepare draft
report.
31
Page | 20
Product
The end product will be a study showing the feasible routing for the regional trail loop(s). It will most
likely involve consultants paid for with local funds, split between the jurisdictions within the MPA.
Staffing
300 hours – GVMPO
Table 14. Staffing
Staffing Hours for Work Activity 301
GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS
MPO Manager 200
Planner I 100
Total GVMPO 300
Table 15. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 302
Item Cost
Indirect Costs $2,138.66
Total
Table 16. Funding for Work Activity 301 – Area Plans FFY2026
Agency PL** State Local* Totals
GVMPO $20,368.19 $3,157.09 $23,525.29
TOTALS $20,368.19 $3,157.09 $23,525.29
* Local funds provided by the City of Bozeman (50%), City of Belgrade (25%), and Gallatin County
(25%).
**PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The MPO will be responsible for implementation of the Gallatin Valley MPO Long Range
Transportation Plan with the assistance of consultant services.
Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO)
A conservative estimated 21 percent of MPO staff time will be supportive of eligible activities as
outlined in the IIJA. This percentage accounts for staff time working on this bicycle, pedestrian, ADA
safety study that will be supportive of SATO activities.
302 Transportation Data
32
Page | 21
Objective
Collect and maintain data necessary to review various transportation plans and programs. Support
efforts to implement GIS program in coordination with cartographers and GIS specialists.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
The Gallatin Valley MPO began to initiate our data and multimodal count program, which includes
motorized and non-motorized traffic counts. This included assessing needs, designing a count and
classification system, acquiring roadway an non-roadway hardware, and allocating staff resources.
Additionally, we began developing systems for integrating the data with GIS, acknowledging that full
integration is likely to extend over a longer period of time.
• Began exploring and obtaining socio-economic and land use transportation data to
supplement the metropolitan transportation planning process.
• Hired new staff, who began on July 9, to support the MPO data program – including data
collection, GIS coordination, and system integrations.
• Procured five Diamond Count-Classifiers to collect, manage, and share traffic data in
compliance with FHWA requirements, ensuring interoperability with MDT systems.
• Acquired a MetroCount bikeway tube counter and a Miovision camera with integrated
pedestrian counting capabilities to enhance the transportation planning.
• Trained alongside MDT and provided support in August to collect, manage, and distribute
traffic data in compliance with FHWA requirements.
• Worked with MDT and TTAC on determining the location, programming, and installation of
four Continuous Count Stations within the MPA
• Collected and began to analyze data pertaining to performance measures developed for the
regional transportation system, based on the guidelines of the LRTP.
• Collected GIS data for the LRTP, coordinated with regional GIS staff, and assessed
Bozeman’s GIS environment to support MPO data integration.
• Gained insights into regional transportation modeling, and the trade-offs associated with
locally hosting a regional model and working the MDT’s modeling team. Any changes would
occur in the future.
• Attended MDT trainings and conducted independent research into best practices for
multimodal data collection, including discussions with vendors, webinars, and review of
white papers – which informed the purchase of .
• Produced relevant data graphics, infographics, and related visual communication
techniques, including incorporation of data graphics in MPO committee presentations.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
The Gallatin Valley MPO will initiate our data and multimodal count program, which includes
motorized and non-motorized traffic counts. Additionally, this will include assessing needs,
designing a count and classification system – to understand the number and types of vehicles,
acquiring hardware, and allocating staff resources. Additionally, we will develop systems for
integrating the data with GIS, acknowledging that full integration is likely to extend beyond one year.
• Maintain socio-economic, land use, and transportation data to supplement the metropolitan
transportation planning process
• Evaluate and develop strong base of GIS integration with the City of Bozeman’s platform for
interoperable, MPO-branded access.
33
Page | 22
• Increase the use of GIS programs in-house to monitor and make available transportation-
related data through a data hub, dashboard, or similar.
• Collect, maintain, and disseminate traffic data meeting FHWA requirements and multimodal
needs to supplement the metropolitan transportation planning process.
• Ongoing coordination with MDT to address remaining elements of CCS installation,
connectivity, and administration.
• Collect and analyze any remaining or related data pertaining to performance measures
developed for the regional transportation system, based on the guidelines of the LRTP.
• Attend relevant trainings and conduct research into best practices for multimodal data
collection, analysis, and data management.
• Produce and contribute to the production of relevant data graphics, infographics, and
related visual communication techniques.
• Continue working with federal, state, and local agencies to improve current performance
tracking methods. The MPO will identify how to track performance measures and provide
regular reporting to the TTAC and TPCC and the public.
• For scheduling, much of the GIS work will be conducted in the fall and winter with the data
collection starting in spring through the summer.
Product
The proposed activities will ensure updated records pertinent to all aspects of transportation
planning and that the MPO has the foundational aspects of a traffic data collection program in
place to collect, store and share the data.
• Have the beginning operation to a transportation data collection system that will include
motorized and non-motorized counts.
• Utilize multimodal short-term count hardware and processes for deploying, collecting, and
sharing transportation data.
• Collect and utilize transportation data from existing sources for consideration of including
on MPO microsite.
• Continue to develop the integrations of the multimodal traffic data into GIS and the MPO
microsite. This will be an ongoing process, but the MPO will have the beginnings of a
sustainable process developed.
• Collect short term count and classification data collection at existing locations that meet
FHWA requirements and new multimodal counts that meet local needs.
Staffing
1125 hours – GVMPO
Table 17. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 302
GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS
MPO Manager 150
Transportation Planner 975
Total GVMPO 1125
Total 1125
34
Page | 23
Table 18. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 302
Item Cost
Software Maintenance for Data Collection Equipment $900.00
Pedestrian Counter Connectivity $500.00
CCS Maintenance (data + power) $1,000.00
CCS Electricity Installation $16,000.00
Indirect Costs (10 percent) $6,579.96
Total $24,979.96
Table 19. Funding for Work Activity 302 – Transportation Data FFY2026
Agency PL ** State Local* Totals
GVMPO $78,596.93 $12,182.61 $90,779.54
TOTALS $78,596.93 $12,182.61 $90,779.54
* Local funds provided by the City of Bozeman (50%), City of Belgrade (25%), and Gallatin County
(25%).
**PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The MPO, MDT, City of Bozeman, City of Belgrade, County of Gallatin, and the Gallatin Valley UTD
will cooperate to ensure the efficient acquisition and analysis of transportation data.
Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO)
The transportation data collection and analysis supporting the eligible SATO planning activities
identified in work elements 300 and 301 account for an estimated 1 percent of total MPO staff time
in this work element.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
600 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Objective
Develop a viable five-year program of transportation projects with description, location, scope,
cost, and funding source.
TIP Development Process
Project Selection: The MPO will identify and select projects for the TIP through an annual process.
The process includes the TTAC, TPCC, agencies and interested persons. The intent of the process is
to identify projects in the current LRTP that are suitable additions to the TIP for the upcoming five-
year implementation period.
35
Page | 24
Project Phasing: For each project, the sponsoring agency or department establishes phases
according to the project’s priority, the amount of available funds and estimated completion time.
Project Information: Each project in the TIP includes the following information:
1. Sufficient information to identify the project (type of work, length, termini, etc.).
2. Estimated total cost and the amount of Federal funds to be obligated during the program
year.
3. Proposed sources of Federal and non-Federal funds; and
4. Funding recipient and State and local agencies responsible for carrying out the project.
State Review of Project Costs: MDT reviews the cost of projects listed in the Funding Tables in light
of available funding.
Final Review and Approval: The TTAC reviews the TIP and then forwards it to TPCC for review and
approval. The MPO then submits the TIP to MDT for approval. MDT then submits to FHWA/FTA for
review. The MPO submits the approved TIP to MDT for use in developing the Statewide
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP incorporates the MPO’s TIP by reference. The
STIP is submitted for approval by FHWA and FTA.
Gallatin Valley UTD will contribute to the development and maintenance
(amendments/modifications) of the TIP annually and coordinate with MPO staff to ensure that the
TIP accurately reflects transit projects.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
• No work was conducted on this activity.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
• The MPO will begin to develop the first TIP likely for FFY 2027-2031 during the LRTP planning
process while including the public in the process and ensuring congruency with other plans.
• Potential TIP projects will surface through the development of prioritized projects and
fiscally constrained projects within the LRTP.
• Initiate TIP development in accordance with requirements as the LRTP concludes, with the
goal of adopting both the LRTP and TIP in Q1 of FFY 2027.
Product
The proposed activities will ensure a current and viable list of multi-modal transportation
improvements for the Gallatin Valley MPA within a determined timeline.
• The MPO will progress in developing project lists during the LRTP process.
• Anticipate being well into having a developed TIP by the end of the fiscal year, ready for
adoption by December 2026.
Staffing
55 hours – GVMPO
36
Page | 25
Table 20. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 600
GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS
MPO Manager 40
Planner 15
Total GVMPO 55
Total 55
Table 21. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 600
Item Cost
Indirect Costs (10 percent) $483.02
Total $483.02
Table 22. Funding for Work Activity 600 – TIP FFY2026
FFY 2026
Agency PL** State Local* Totals
GVMPO $4,600.20 $713.04 $5,313.23
TOTALS $4,600.20 $713.04 $5,313.23
* Local funds provided by the City of Bozeman (50%), City of Belgrade (25%), and Gallatin County
(25%).
**PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The MPO, the City of Belgrade, City of Bozeman, and Gallatin County will be responsible for the
development and maintenance of the TIP.
Clean Air Planning
700 Air Quality and Environmental Planning
Objective
Proactively monitor air quality and consider methods for continued compliance with national
standards. The coordination of air quality and transportation plans and programs will be
implemented to the extent appropriate and in accordance with applicable requirements. Other
environmental factors such as noise, water quality, aesthetics, etc., will be considered to the extent
appropriate during major transportation planning decisions in accordance with applicable
requirements.
37
Page | 26
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
• Staff verified that current air quality meets LRTP 5-year update requirements.
• Relocated to building with Stormwater and Water Conservation – had conversations with
staff about the work they conduct and learning about opportunities to cooperate.
• No formal activities were undertaken; this element was included because first-year
coordination needs were uncertain.
• Began development of LRTP that will consider environmental needs.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
• None.
Product
The proposed activities will produce:
• None.
Staffing
0 hours – GVMPO
Table 23. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 700
GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS
MPO Manager 0
Planner I 0
Total GVMPO 0
Table 24. Funding for Work Activity 700 – Air Quality & Environmental Planning FFY2026
Agency PL** State Local* Totals
GVMPO $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTALS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
* Local funds provided by the City of Bozeman (50%), City of Belgrade (25%), and Gallatin County
(25%).
**PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The MPO will incorporate air and water quality planning into local transportation planning.
Other Activities
38
Page | 27
900 Reserve
Objective
Provide for the accounting of available non-programmed funds in the current UPWP and provide
funding toward additional transportation planning activities and/or studies as approved by the TTAC
and TPCC.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
None.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
This work element is utilized for accounting purposes only. No specific work activities may
be charged to this work element. There will be an estimated $23.68 in reserve with additional
reserve being available for the FFY 2027 UPWP from the LRTP and approximately three months of
staff time from the second employee.
Product
None.
39
Page | 28
SECTION 3 – FUNDING
Table 25. Funding Summary FFY 2026
WORK ELEMENT FUNDING SOURCES FY 2026
PL STATE LOCAL EST. COST
100 Administration $127,394.12 $19,746.24 $147,140.36
101 UPWP $11,167.80 $1,731.02 $12,898.83
102 Public Involvement $37,654.79 $5,836.54 $43,491.32
300 Long Range Plan $304,285.62 $47,164.62 $351,450.24
301 Area Plans $20,368.19 $3,157.09 $23,525.29
302 Data $78,596.93 $12,182.61 $90,779.54
600 TIP $4,600.20 $713.04 $5,313.23
700 Air Quality - - -
900 Reserve $18,059.89 $2,799.30 $20,859.19
TOTAL $602,127.54 $93,330.46 $695,458.00
*PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
Table 26. Funding Comparison
WORK ELEMENT FY 2026 ESTIMATED
COST
FY 2025 ESTIMATED
COST
100 Administration $147,140.36 $90,500
101 UPWP $12,898.83 $10,500
102 Public Involvement $43,491.32 $45,000
300 Long Range Plan $351,450.24 $348,000
301 Planning Area Transportation Plans $23,525.29 $15,000
302 Data $90,779.54 $127,500
600 TIP $5,313.23 $1,000
700 Air Quality $0 $4,000
900 Reserve $20,859.19 $218,576
TOTAL $695,458.00 $860,076.00
Table 27. Funding Percentages FFY 2026
WORK ELEMENT PL LOCAL TOTAL
100 Administration 100 0 100
101 UPWP 100 0 100
102 Public Involvement 100 0 100
300 Long Range Plan 100 0 100
301 Planning Area Transportation Plans 100 0 100
302 Data 100 0 100
600 TIP 100 0 100
700 Air Quality 100 0 100
900 Reserve 100 0 100
40
Page | 29
Table 28. Staff Months by Work Element Fiscal Year 2026
WORK
ELEMENT
MPO
Manager Planner I TOTAL M.M.
100 5.5 1 6.5
101 0.7 0.1 0.8
102 0.7 3.0 3.7
300 3 1.3 4.3
301 1.0 0.5 1.5
302 0.9 6.0 6.9
600 0.2 0.1 0.3
700
900
TOTAL 12 12 24
*This table indicates approximately how many man months individual staff members work in each
work element.
Table 29. Eligible Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO) Planning Activity by Work Element Fiscal Year 2026
WORK ELEMENT
FY 2026 ELIGIBLE SATO
PLANNING ACTIVITY
ESTIMATED COST
FY 2025 ELIGIBLE SATO
PLANNING ACTIVITY
ESTIMATED COST
100 Administration $0 $0
101 UPWP $0 $0
102 Public Involvement $0 $350
300 Long Range Plan $5,621.65 $750
301 Planning Area Transportation Plans $5,621.65 $10,000
302 Data $5,621.65 $14,629
600 TIP $0 $0
700 Air Quality $0 $0
900 Reserve $0 $0
TOTAL $16,864.95 $25,729
* PL Funding obligated after 8/13/2024 used for eligible SATO Planning activities have a 100%
Federal Share. PL Funding obligated prior to 8/13/2024 used on eligible SATO Planning activities
has a match rate of 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share.
41
Page | 30
SECTION 4 – INDIRECT COST PLAN
Introduction
The following plan has been developed to provide a procedure to be followed in preparing
reimbursement requisitions for 23 USC 104(d) and FTA Section 5303 funds received by the Gallatin
Valley UTD on behalf of the MPO.
Identification of Costs
The costs encountered in carrying out this Unified Planning Work Program are delineated below by
type:
Table 30. Costs Encountered
Salaries & Wages Benefits Supplies and Materials
Regular Earnings PERS Office Supplies
Additional Earnings Health/Dental Insurance Computer Supplies
Vacation Life Insurance Computers & Services
Sick Leave F.I.C.A. Gasoline and Oil
Workers’ Comp Books & Reference
Clothing and Uniforms
Maintenance Utilities Contracted Services
Office Equipment Telephone Consultants & Professional Svcs
General Maintenance Contracts
Travel/Training Other Other Personal Services
Training / In-State Advertising Pension GASB68
Travel / Out-of-State Subscriptions
Postage
Dues & Certifications
Insurance
Rents & Leases
General
Allocation of Costs
The MPO will charge direct costs to the work program line items to which they apply. The MPO will
keep a record of staff time and expenditures to document expenses incurred against each line item.
Benefits will be calculated at the actual rate the benefits cost for each line item, as recorded by the
Human Resources Department.
42
Page | 31
The degree of participation by each funding agency is based on the prorations that have been
determined for each line item. Each funding agency will be billed their share of the total charges
made against each line item according to the percentages indicated in Table 3 above.
Staff time from other departments that supports MPO activities but is not funded through the work
program is covered by the indirect cost rate. This rate may also include clothing and uniform.
Funding Sources
The degree of participation by each funding agency is based on the prorations which have been
determined for each line item. Each agency will be billed their share of the total charges made
against each line item according to the approved prorations.
Funding sources and amounts contained in the UPWP are as follows:
Table 31. Funding Sources and Amounts Contained in the UPWP
PL* $695,458
TOTAL $695,458
*The matching ratio is Federal PL – 86.58% and State Match – 13.42%.
Indirect Rate
The MPO will utilize a de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% as allowed for in 2 CFR 200.414(f) for the
period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
43
Page | 32
SECTION 5 – TRANSIT
44.21.00 PROGRAM SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION
01 Transit Systems Management (TSM)
Objectives
To provide program support, general administration, and grant administration, and training in
support of transit planning activities.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
Conformance with federal, state, and local administrative and regulatory requirements for
maintenance of transit planning and development as well as execution of developed plans.
Staff remained informed of federal and state requirements concerning all federal funding sources,
including but not limited to, sections 5303, 5307, 5310, and 5339.
Staff completed FTA’s New Grant Recipient Package and received confirmation that Gallatin Valley
Urban Transit District (GVUTD, aka Streamline) successfully demonstrated it has the legal capacity,
financial capacity, and technical capacity to be a direct recipient of FTA funds.
Staff coordinated the transition of operations, assets, obligations, and responsibility for public
transportation to the GVUTD.
Staff attended and participated in a diverse range of transit-related and general community
meetings including TTAC and TPCC, Bozeman Area TAC, Gallatin County Safe Streets for All, City of
Belgrade Safety Plan, and the Montana Transit Association Spring Conference.
Staff attended training opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills, including the FTA
Comprehensive Review Workshop, and the Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity (PASS)
training.
Staff provided bus rider training to several interested groups.
Staff developed the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan for Streamline.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
All administrative functions necessary in support of transit planning and development will be
performed under this work element.
• Continuing to assess data-keeping and gathering practices with focus on further technology
utilization and process improvements.
44
Page | 33
• Quarterly progress and expenditure reports will be prepared and transmitted to the
Montana Department of Transportation, Statewide and Urban Planning Section and Transit
Section to maintain funding requirements.
• Staff will execute grant administrative functions; staff will continue research and
development regarding the utilization of FTA funding, including furthering innovative funding
practices and partnerships.
• Maintenance of coordination agreements with 5310 providers.
• Research feasibility and make recommendations for capital grants.
• Participation in recognized and approved training programs in order to improve skills and
capabilities including further Grant Management programs as recommended.
• Policy development including procedures, regulations, codes, and practices to ensure
compliance with federal, state, and local requirements as they relate to the transit planning
process.
• Policy and procedure development necessary for the Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation
District (GVUTD) to meet the requirements for eligibility of FTA funding.
• Coordination for transition of operations, assets, obligations, and responsibility for public
transportation to the GVUTD.
• Participate with the TTAC, TPCC, citizen advisory boards, and other committees throughout
the community as needed.
• Staff will update and maintain the FTA required Transit Asset Management Plan (TAM).
• Staff will develop and implement the required Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, including
annual updates as well as further research and development of best practices.
• Staff will provide bus rider training to interested groups.
• Dissemination of information for public transportation to visitors (including tourists) to the
area.
Product
• An ongoing administrative program to carry out the transit elements identified within this
UPWP.
• Administrative oversight and execution of transit planning and development functions
including federally required plans.
• Enhancement of transit staff skills and knowledge.
• Proper maintenance and administration of grant related activities.
Staffing
978 hours for GVUTD
Table 32. Staffing Hours for Work Activity - TSM
HRDC POSITIONS HOURS
Director 630
Coordinator 348
Total 978
45
Page | 34
Table 33. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity - TSM
Attorney Costs $3,000
Total $3,000
Table 34. Funding for Work Activity – TSM FFY 2026
Agency Local* 5303** Totals
GVUTD $10,199 $40,796 $50,994
TOTALS $10,199 $40,796 $50,994
*Local match provided by GVUTD.
**5303 Funds: 80% federal share, 20% local match.
Functional Agency Responsibility
GVUTD will be responsible for administering the planning process.
44.24.00 SHORT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
01 Transit Development Plan (TDP)
Objectives
The TDP describes existing facilities and projects needed for the next three to five years.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
Staff worked on updating the previously completed Transit Development Plan, including an Existing
Conditions Report and a community-wide survey.
Staff began assessment of consultants proposed long-term routes and service delivery options.
Staff conducted a survey specific to paratransit riders and non-riders identified as eligible.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
• Streamline will continue to update the TDP and long-range strategic plan.
Product
The proposed activity will produce a compliant and up to date TDP.
Staffing
40 hours HRDC and/or GVUTD
46
Page | 35
Table 35. HRDC and/or GVUTD costs
Non-Personnel Costs - TDP
Planning Consultant to complete TDP update $15,000
Total $15,000
Table 36. Staffing Hours - TDP
HRDC POSITIONS HOURS
Director 20
Coordinator 20
Total 40
Table 37. Funding Work Activity TDP – FFY 2025
Agency Local* 5303** Totals
HRDC** $ 3,365 $ 13,459 $ 16,824
TOTALS $ 3,365 $ 13,459 $ 16,824
* Local match provided by HRDC.
** 5303 Funds: 80% federal share, 20% local match
Functional Agency Responsibility
GVUTD will develop and maintain an up-to-date TDP.
02 Future Service Analysis and Enhancement
Objectives
To facilitate considerations of means to ensure citizens will have acceptable and improved public
transportation alternatives in the future.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
Staff continued financial analysis and planning in support of modified frequency and service in
conjunction with TDP implementation.
Staff researched and made recommendations for additional technology conveniences for
passengers.
Staff facilitated public meetings to support system improvements as well as specialized services
for seniors and individuals with disabilities, including attending and participating in the Bozeman
Chapter Montana Association of the Blind meeting.
Staff collaborated regularly with MPO through monthly meetings, joint presentation opportunities,
and through the Bozeman Area TAC.
47
Page | 36
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
Functions necessary in support of future transit planning and development will be performed under
this work element. These activities necessitate the ongoing needs for route development and
planning, which is split between this element and current service enhancements. Activities are as
follows:
• Continue investigating feasibility of expanding service beyond existing limits and engage
county stakeholders in discussion regarding potential for service to outlying areas.
• Continue to analyze and evaluate current area government practices for right of way
requirements.
• Continue financial analysis and planning in support of further modified frequency and
service in conjunction with TDP implementation.
• Continue research on feasibility of, and make recommendations for, additional technology
conveniences for passengers.
• Bus stop audit, analysis, and preparation for design standards guidebook to inform future
improvements.
• Continuation of planning efforts regarding public and stakeholder involvement and input
opportunities.
• Facilitation of public meetings to support system improvements as well as specialized
services for seniors and individuals with a disability.
• Perform additional analysis of advertising revenue structure including comparisons to
similar systems and populations to ensure equitable and sustainable advertising revenue
generation.
• Analyze, develop, and recommend opportunities for MPO and Transit collaboration on
projects eligible for multiple funding sources to support integration of transit and overall
surface transportation structure.
• Plan and develop long range priorities for future transit enhancements through a strategic
planning process.
• Coordination with cities and county on the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan.
Product
• Identification of and plans for efficient and effective transit service into the future.
• Financial and capital analyses for future transit enhancements.
• Identification and assistance in implementation of future system modifications.
Staffing
520 hours GVUTD
Table 38. Staffing Hours – Future Service Evaluation & Analysis
GVUTD POSITIONS HOURS
Director 220
Coordinator 300
Total 520
48
Page | 37
Table 39. Non-personnel Costs for Activity Future Service Evaluation & Analysis
Total $0
Table 40. Funding – Future Service Evaluation & Analysis FFY 2026
Agency Local* 5303** Totals
GVUTD $3,335 $13,339 $16,674
TOTALS $3,335 $13,339 $16,674
* Local match provided by HRDC.
**5303 Funds: 80% Federal share, 20% local match.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The GVUTD will be responsible for supporting future transit planning and development.
03 Current Service Analysis and Enhancement
Objectives
To improve service, ridership, and effectiveness of the existing transit system.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
Staff continued to develop and implement education and outreach strategies to promote public
awareness of transit and further education and outreach programs to increase ridership.
Staff procured technological enhancements to gather data, improve efficiency, provide customer
conveniences, and enhance safety.
Staff maintained monthly ridership figures and summary figures for effective decision making and
completion of annual National Transit Database (NTD) reports.
Staff assessed upcoming and immediate operational needs and made recommendations on
capital and operational projects.
Staff regularly participated in group and committee meetings and/or community events to solicit
partner and public feedback on current system usage, demands, successes and shortfalls.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
Functions necessary in support of planning and development of enhancements to the current
systems will be performed under this work element. These activities necessitate the needs for route
development and planning, which is split between this element and future service enhancements.
Activities are as follows:
49
Page | 38
• Continue to develop and implement criteria for required items and make changes to
amenities as needed; make recommendations on funding priorities.
• Continue development and implementation of education and outreach strategies to guide
market research, promote public awareness, and engagement to increase ridership.
• Develop and implement further education and outreach programs to increase partnerships
and other forms of participation.
• Develop, prepare, and update data for publishing.
• Continue implementation of further technology enhancements to the existing technology
solutions system to gather data, improve efficiency, provide further customer
conveniences, and enhance safety.
• Assess automated passenger counter implementation and audit plan for approval of data
reporting with the National Transit Database (NTD).
• Research, develop, and implement service goals to achieve metrics related to FTA’s Small
Transit Intensive Cities (STIC) funding.
• Assessment of current personnel usage for areas of improvement in utilization of resources
and effectiveness; evaluate effectiveness of current operator staffing levels in support of
Transit Development Plan recommended service implementation.
• Maintain monthly ridership figures and summary figures for effective decision-making,
complete related National Transit Database reports.
• Solicit and record public reaction to any modified routes, schedules, education efforts, and
technology enhancements.
• Assessment of current budgetary impact of recommended improvements.
Product
• Information relating to potential enhancements to existing service and system.
• Recommendations for immediate improvements.
• Information and recommendations on passenger education and outreach
• Analysis of current system functions.
• Budget alternatives.
Staffing
568 hours HRDC and/or GVUTD
Table 41. Staffing Hours – Current Service Evaluation & Analysis
GVUTD POSITIONS HOURS
Director 324
Coordinator 244
Total 568
Table 42. Non-personnel Costs for Activity Current Service Evaluation & Analysis
Staff training $3,000
Total $3,000
50
Page | 39
Table 43. Funding – Current Service Evaluation & Analysis FFY 2026
Agency Local* 5303** Totals
GVUTD $5,973 $23,894 $29,867
TOTALS $5,973 $23,894 $29,867
* Local match provided by GVUTD.
**5303 Funds: 80% Federal share, 20% local match.
Functional Agency Responsibility
The HRDC will be responsible for support of planning and development of enhancements to the
current system.
44.25.00 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
01 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Objectives
To maintain a viable five-year program of transit improvements for the Gallatin Valley MPO.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
Staff updated Streamline’s Coordination Plan.
Staff monitored inclusion in the TIP and STIP to ensure ability to obtain federal sections 5307, 5310,
and 5339.
Staff attended and participated in MPO meetings.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
Functions necessary in support of transit related project inclusion in the Transportation
Improvement Program will be performed under this work element. Activities are as follows:
• Streamline will develop and compile information on operating and capital projects for which
Streamline plans to utilize grant assistance for inclusion in the TIP; this includes utilizing
and updating the Streamline’s Coordination Plan, and other plans as required.
• All applicable projects will be provided to the MPO for inclusion in the program.
• Staff will monitor inclusion in the TIP and STIP to ensure ability to obtain federal Sections
5307, 5310 & 5339 and other applicable grants are not affected.
Product
• Monitoring of plans including Transit Asset Management, the Capital Improvement Program,
and other relevant plans for related projects.
51
Page | 40
• Annual inclusion of projects in TIP as necessary per FTA regulations.
• Amendments to TIP as necessary to include new projects.
Staffing
41 hours GVUTD
Table 44. Staffing Hours - TIP
HRDC POSITIONS HOURS
Director 30
Coordinator 11
Total 41
Table 45. Funding – TIP FFY 2026
Agency Local* 5303** Totals
GVUTD $420 $1,679 $2,099
TOTALS $420 $1,679 $2,099
* Local match provided by GVUTD.
**5303 Funds: 80% Federal share, 20% local match.
Functional Agency Responsibility
GVUTD will provide transit-related information to the City of Bozeman for the MPO's inclusion in the
TIP document.
44.27.00 OTHER ACTIVITIES
01 Implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Objectives
Work jointly with City of Bozeman, City of Belgrade, County of Gallatin, MDT and interested social
service agencies to continue development of a coordinated transportation system for older adults
and persons with disabilities. Provide technical assistance to the above agencies to encourage the
most efficient use of community resources for specialized transportation and analyze criteria and
orchestrate community participation in the development of a system ADA plan to include both
accessible fixed-route service and comparable paratransit service, in a timely manner.
Accomplishments in FFY 2025
Staff continued to review potential updates of the ADA Paratransit Plan and monitored procedures
and policies involving ADA accessible fixed route services.
Staff continued to implement accessibility features on the website.
52
Page | 41
Staff continued evaluating dispatch and customer service practices for potential modifications to
dispatching software, as well as other technology improvements.
Staff familiarized passengers, as appropriate, with the fixed route system through the travel training
program.
Staff continued to coordinate transportation services among 5310 providers, social service
agencies, and the public to provide an overall strategy to enhance transportation access.
Increased participation with disability agencies, including Ability Montana and Bozeman Chapter
Montana Association of the Blind.
Coordinated transportation needs to medical facilities and invited medical healthcare
professionals to join the Bozeman Area TAC meetings.
Proposed Activities in FFY 2026
• Continue to research and develop the use of FTA funding as provided in the IIJA Act.
• Increase efforts to provide outreach and education for social service professionals in the
community and with senior groups.
• Continue to evaluate and update the ADA Paratransit Plan as needed.
• Review transportation projects including both new construction and retrofits with special
consideration of provisions to meet planning goals related to older adults and persons with
disabilities such as connectivity and accessibility in the public right of way.
• Support continued implementation of the Bozeman Health Public Health Community Plan.
• Provide accessibility accommodation at public meetings, walk audits, and other meetings
as necessary.
Product
The proposed activities will ensure continued coordination of all specialized transportation
activities.
• Monitoring of plans including the agency ADA Paratransit Plan
• Inclusion in community needs assessment evaluation
• Coordination with groups and/or governments for accessibility
Staffing
100 hours GVUTD
Table 46. Staffing Hours – Implementation of ADA
GVUTD POSITIONS HOURS
Director 65
Coordinator 35
Total 100
53
Page | 42
Table 47. Funding – Implementation of ADA FFY 2026
Agency Local* 5303 Totals
GVUTD $985 $3,938 $4,923
TOTALS $985 $3,938 $4,923
* Local match provided by HRDC and/or GVUTD.
**5303 Funds: 80% Federal share, 20% local match.
Functional Agency Responsibility
HRDC will continue to coordinate the development of a coordinated transportation system and
community participation.
TRANSIT FUNDING
Table 48. Transit Funding Summary FFY 2026
WORK ELEMENT FUNDING SOURCES FY 2026 STAFF
HOURS 5303* LOCAL EST. COST
44.21.00 Program Support & Administration
01-Transit System Management (TSM) $40,796 $10,198 $50,994 978
44.24.00 Short Range Transp. Planning
01-Transit Development Plan (TDP) $13,459 $3,365 $16,824 40
02-Future Service Analysis and Enhanc. $13,339 $3,335 $16,674 520
03-Current Service Analysis and Enhanc. $23,894 $5,973 $29,867 568
44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Prog.
01-TIP $1,679 $420 $2,099 41
44.27.00 Other Activities
01-Implementation of the ADA $3,938 $985 $4,923 100
TOTAL $97,105 $24,276 $121,381 2,247
*5303 Funds: 80% federal share, 20% state share.
Table 49. Transit Estimated Costs FFY 2025/2026
WORK ELEMENT FY 2026
ESTIMATED COST
FY2025
ESTIMATED COST
44.21.00 Program Support & Administration
01-Transit System Management (TSM) $50,994 $21,496
44.24.00 Short Range Transp. Planning
01-Transit Development Plan (TDP) $16,824 $2,600
02-Future Service Analysis and Enhanc. $16,674 $70,205
03-Current Service Analysis and Enhanc. $29,867 $22,738
44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Prog.
01-TIP $2,099 $177
44.27.00 Other Activities
01-Implementation of the ADA $4,923 $1,708
TOTAL $121,381 $118,925
54
Page | 43
Table 50. Transit Funding Percentages Federal Fiscal Year 2025
WORK ELEMENT 5303 LOCAL TOTAL
44.21.00 Program Support & Administration
01-Transit System Management (TSM) 80 20 100
44.24.00 Short Range Transp. Planning
01-Transit Development Plan (TDP) 80 20 100
02-Future Service Analysis and Enhanc. 80 20 100
03-Current Service Analysis and Enhanc. 80 20 100
44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Prog.
01-TIP 80 20 100
44.27.00 Other Activities 100
01-Implementation of the ADA 80 20 100
Table 51. Transit Staff Months by Work Element Fiscal Year 2025
WORK
ELEMENT Director Operations
Coordinator
Comms &
Outreach
Coordinator
TOTAL M.M.
44.21.00
01 3.50 1.00 0.25 4.75
44.24.00
01 1.00 0.50 0.25 1.75
02 0.75 0.50 0.25 1.50
03 1.50 0.75 0.50 2.75
44.25.00
01 0.50 0 0 0.50
44.27.00
01 0.50 0.25 0 0.75
TOTAL 7.75 3.0 1.25 12
Allocation of Costs
Expenditures identified include direct costs, benefits at the rate of 20% of direct salary or wages,
and indirect costs at the rate of 0% of direct salary or wages. GVUTD does not have any indirect
costs.
Federal Transit Administration Section 5303 funding is available at an 80% reimbursement rate,
meaning the local to FTA funding ratio for all categories is 20% local, 80% federal.
55
Memorandum
REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager
SUBJECT:Appointment of At-Large Member to the Transportation Policy Coordinating
Committee
MEETING DATE:August 27, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration
RECOMMENDATION:Consider the Motion: Having reviewed and considered all applications, I
motion to appoint [selected candidate] as the at-large member of the
Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC).
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other
public agencies and build on these successes.
BACKGROUND:The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC) includes an at-
large member appointed by the committee. This position requires education
and/or experience in transportation engineering or planning.
The role has been vacant since the departure of the previous member. The
vacancy was posted on the City of Bozeman website with other open board
opportunities, but no new applications were received. During the July
meeting, the committee directed staff to contact previous applicants to
determine continued interest.
Two applicants confirmed their interest:
James Hanson – Transportation Engineer with over 25 years of
experience in both the public and private sectors.
Martin Matsen – Transportation Planner with two decades of
experience, including prior work at an MPO.
The applications are attached for review and consideration. Staff requests
committee action to nominate the preferred candidate.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the committee.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
GVMPO_TPCC_AtLarge_Hanson.pdf
GVMPO_TPCC_AtLarge_Matsen.pdf
56
Report compiled on: August 20, 2025
57
WELCOME
Thank you for your interest in joining a City Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the
decision-making process and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to building Boards that
advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership that reflects, at the least, the
demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please
notify the City Clerks' Office if your email address changes for any reason.
The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please
notify the City Clerks' Office if your email address changes for any reason.
Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency
(Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323.
Applicant Information
* Full Name
James Hanson
* Residential Address
527 E. Mendenhall Street
Apt. 6
Bozeman MT 59715
* Primary Phone
(720) 219-7993
* Current Occupation
Transportation Technology Engineer
* Employer
Self
* Email
jhanson927@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
Do you live in City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits, while others do not.)
Yes
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?
Less than 1 year
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
No
Where, how long, and what Board?
**SKIPPED**
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
I am a 25+ year transportation professional having worked for municipalities (City of Santa Barbara, City of San Luis Obispo, City of Colorado Springs) and A&E Firms
(PBS&J/Atkins, HDR) delivering traffic engineering, transportation planning, and transportation technology work. While working at cities I supported boards such as
transportation advisory committees, and others. I am passionate about multi-modal transportation and am excited to share my background to enhance mobility in the
region.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
I regularly work on projects that include DEI elements and understand the importance of DEI within public agencies so they represent the people they serve. I am currently
incorporating DEI as part of a visioning exercise to establish the mission, vision, and goal for the City of Las Vegas Public Works department. I have participated in training
and projects about incorporating DEI to enhance equitable mobility for all people.
Page | 1 58
References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Michael Sanderson
* Phone
(406) 698-8732
* Email
msanderson@sandersonstewart.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Joey Paskey
* Phone
(702) 229-2212
* Email
jpaskey@lasvegasnevada.gov
* The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online
and in person ethics training?
Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Facebook
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
We moved to Bozeman from the foothills of Denver for quality of life and the ease of multi-modal transportation options to travel around the City. We chose to live
downtown so we could walk, bike, bus, and drive (our plug-in hybrid) if necessary for daily activities. We recognize not everyone has these choices and equitable mobility is
important so all people have access to the goods, services and and resources they need.
If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 406.582.3232 (TDD 406.582.2301).
Please note that for most City Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting.
Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which
are electronically archived and available to the public.
Page | 2 59
WELCOME
Thank you for your interest in joining a City Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the
decision-making process and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to building Boards that
advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership that reflects, at the least, the
demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please
notify the City Clerks' Office if your email address changes for any reason.
The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please
notify the City Clerks' Office if your email address changes for any reason.
Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency
(Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323.
Applicant Information
* Full Name
Martin Matsen
* Residential Address
3314 Sora Way
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(406) 600-8867
* Current Occupation
Land Planning Consultant
* Employer
Fall Creek Planning LLC.
* Email
mmatsen@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
Do you live in City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits, while others do not.)
Yes
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?
6-10 years
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
No
Where, how long, and what Board?
N/A
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
My extensive background in urban and regional planning, coupled with my specialized experience in transportation planning. With a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning
from the University of Iowa and over two decades of professional experience. My time working as a Transportation Planner with the Cheyenne MPO & my continued
professional development demonstrate my deep understanding of transportation systems. I am well-suited to contribute valuable insights and strategic direction.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
I have been part of many government led DEI initiatives and have been a hiring manager in my positions for over 15 years. During that time I have worked hard to expand
the reach and opportunities for both established staff and new recruits.
References
Page | 1 60
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Brit Fontenot
* Phone
(406) 579-1302
* Email
bfontenot@bozeman.net
* Reference #2 Full Name
Shawn Kohtz
* Phone
(406) 582-2929
* Email
skohtz@bozeman.net
* The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online
and in person ethics training?
Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Email
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
**SKIPPED**
If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 406.582.3232 (TDD 406.582.2301).
Please note that for most City Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting.
Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which
are electronically archived and available to the public.
Page | 2 61
Memorandum
REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager
SUBJECT:Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Staff Update
MEETING DATE:August 27, 2025
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration
RECOMMENDATION:Discussion on the MPO staff update.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other
public agencies and build on these successes.
BACKGROUND:Since the last meeting, MPO staff have engaged in the following key
activities:
Long Range Transportation Plan – The plan is in development, with
the first round of community outreach underway. On August 19–21,
the Nelson\Nygaard consultant team visited, joined staff at the
Bozeman Farmer’s Market for input, and met with individual TTAC
members.
Valley Center Spur – Staff continues to review previous studies,
documents, and conduct interviews regarding the Valley Center Spur.
Progress is ongoing but slower than desired due to workload, with a
report anticipated in the next couple of months.
Traffic Counts – Staff trained with the Montana Department of
Transportation (MDT) on short-term traffic count methods. The State
and MPO will partner on counts this year, with the MPO assuming
greater responsibility next year.
Continuous Count Stations – MDT has installed two continuous count
stations at Baxter Ln/Love Ln and Jackrabbit Ln/Gallatin Heights Dr.
The MPO will install two additional stations near the airport and on S.
19th St. to improve calibration factors used in transportation
modeling.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the committee.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: August 20, 2025
62