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Home My WebLink About11-14-25 - Transportation Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Public Service Announcements D.1 Staff Update(Ross) E. Approval of Minutes E.1 Approval of the October 22, 2025 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes (Ross) F. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA TB AGENDA Thursday, November 20, 2025 General information about the Transportation Board 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 of the meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the Board or staff. Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through Video Conference during the appropriate agenda items. As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190. For more information please contact Nick Ross, nross@bozeman.net This meeting will be held both in-person and also 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 if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 346 248 7799 Access code: 982 5865 6090 This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Transportation Board. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public 1 G. Special Presentations G.1 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Special Presentation (Giannetti) H. FYI/Discussion I. Adjournment comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page. This board generally meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Citizen Advisory Board 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:Transportation Board FROM:Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering SUBJECT:Staff Update MEETING DATE:November 20, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Receive staff update. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:The Director of Transportation and Engineering Nicholas Ross provides the Board with staff updates on transportation related items. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: October 23, 2025 3 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Board FROM:Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering SUBJECT:Approval of the October 22, 2025 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes MEETING DATE:November 20, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve the October 22, 2025 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Minutes from the October 22, 2025 Transportation Advisory Board. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the board. FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: 102225 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes Report compiled on: October 23, 2025 4 Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, October 22, 2025 Page 1 of 4 THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES October 22, 2025 Present: Bryce Gordon, Hayden Glines, Shannon Mahoney, Rio Roland, Mike Veselik, Kelly Pohl, Paul Reichert Absent: None Excused: None Staff present at the Dias: Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicholas Ross, Commissioner, Douglas Fischer, and Transportation and Engineering Admin, Maliah Beauchaine A) 00:04:47 Call to Order - 6:00 PM B) 00:04:56 Disclosures There were no disclosures. C) 00:05:04 Changes to the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. D) 00:05:15 Public Service Announcements D.1 Staff Update E) 00:12:10 Approval of Minutes E.1 Approval of Transportation Board Meeting Minutes 032625 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes 042325 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes 06525 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes 072325 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes 082725 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes 092425 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes 5 Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, October 22, 2025 Page 2 of 4 00:12:35 Motion to approve the meeting minutes for the months March, April, June, July, August, and September. Mike Veselik: Motion Paul Reichert: 2nd 00:12:52 Vote on the Motion to approve the meeting minutes for the months March, April, June, July, August, and September. The Motion carried 7 - 0. Approve: All Disapprove: None F) 00:13:00 Consent Items There were no consent items. G) 00:13:05 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board 00:13:53 Justin Bursik, Public Comment Justin Bursik commented on the bike and pedestrian gap analysis and hopes it will match the growth of the city's population. H) 00:15:44 Special Presentations H.1 00:15:50 Unified Development Code and Community Plan Transportation Review 00:31:12 Feedback from Staff 00:50:58 Public Comment 00:51:01 Justin Bursik, Public Comment Justin Bursik commented on the lack of discussion of transit hubs and dedicated bus lanes and should be held to a certain standard. He also states that there shouldn't be any more vehicle parking if it doesn't equate to the amount of bike parking. H.2 00:54:18 Citywide Traffic Calming Program Introduction 01:21:58 Questions of Staff 6 Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, October 22, 2025 Page 3 of 4 01:42:28 Public Comment 01:42:36 Justin Bursik, Public Comment Justin Bursik commented on using the city's GIS systems to allow residents in an area to pinpoint where traffic issues are, which can be used as a survey that anyone can access on the city's website. 01:46:08 Jim Hanson, Public Comment Jim Hanson commented on his experience living in California and having the same issues with traffic calming. He stated the approach they took was going to neighborhoods that were having these issues and doing a petition which deterred about 15% of residents for these installations, he also mentions that more often than not, these issues of speeding usually come from neighbors themselves. 01:48:03 Linda Semonés, Public Comment Linda Semonés commended staff for their efforts with traffic calming, specifically in her neighborhood on Church St. She emphasizes the importance of the City working with residents in areas to see what best suits them and how they can help the community. She also suggests having a neighborhood association that can help facilitate these smaller projects. 01:50:50 Feedback from Staff I) 02:08:10 Action Items I.1 02:08:06 Nomination of Transportation Advisory Board Member to MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Community Advisory Panel 02:09:55 Motion to approve to appoint Hayden Glines of the Transportation Advisory Board to serve on the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Community Advisory Panel. Mike Veselik: Motion Paul Reichert: 2nd 02:10:17 Vote on the Motion to approve to appoint Hayden Glines of the Transportation Advisory Board to serve on the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Community Advisory Panel. The Motion carried 7 - 0. Approve: All Disapprove: None I.2 02:10:39 Recommendation to Adopt the FY27-31 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan Draft Proposed FY27-31 CIP_Transportation Funds.pdf 7 Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, October 22, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Questions of Staff 02:38:08 Public Comment 02:44:46 Justin Bursik, Public Comment 02:45:00 Justin Bursik recommended on having an emergency plan in the case of funding sources being limited. 02:44:25 Motion to approve I move to recommend adoption of the FY27-31 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan to the Bozeman City Commission. Paul Reichert: Motion Rio Roland: 2nd 02:46:34 Vote on the Motion to approve I move to recommend adoption of the FY27-31 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan to the Bozeman City Commission. The Motion carried 7 - 0. Approve: All Disapprove: None J) 02:46:52 Adjournment This board generally meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 8 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Board FROM:Danae Giannetti, Engineer Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering SUBJECT:Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Special Presentation MEETING DATE:November 20, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Special Presentation STRATEGIC PLAN:4.5 Housing and Transportation Choices: Vigorously encourage, through a wide variety of actions, the development of sustainable and lasting housing options for underserved individuals and families and improve mobility options that accommodate all travel modes. BACKGROUND:A work session was completed for the Citywide Traffic Calming Program on October 22, 2025. The purpose of this special presentation is to summarize recommendations from that work session and outline information for the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Program Name: Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Program Definition: A citizen-initiated program focused on improving the safety and comfort of people traveling by all modes through a neighborhood. The program includes both temporary/seasonal installations and permanent modifications to the infrastructure. The program does not include CIP projects. Program Objectives: 1. Provide a clear and transparent process to address citizen concerns regarding traffic on neighborhood streets 2. Decrease the frequency and severity of crashes on neighborhood streets 3. Reduce the speed of neighborhood vehicular traffic 4. Discourage the use of neighborhood streets for cut through vehicle traffic 5. Encourage bicycling and walking in our city’s neighborhoods Project eligibility: Local streets that are city owned and publicly maintained. Application Process: 9 1. Online application process or by phone/email, similar to Snow Angel Program application 2. Applications window on a rolling basis, but program annual schedule fixed 3. Requested project location, requestor contact information, description of concern, agreement to serve as point of contact, petition for 50% signatures within 1 block of project or letter of support from HOA or INC representative Project Screening Process: 2 of the following 3 criteria must be met: Safety: occurrence(s) of correctable crashes within 5 years Traffic Operations: 1,000 vehicles per day OR the documented 85th percentile speed is 5 mph over the posted speed Surrounding land use: The project is near a pedestrian generator such as a school or park Project Prioritization Metrics & Scoring: 1. Vehicle crashes (20 points) 2. 85th percentile speed (30 points) 3. Vehicle volumes (20 points) 4. Pedestrian generators – schools, parks, etc. (20 points) 5. Contextual considerations – sight distance, intersection control, etc. (10 points) Program Toolbox: Horizontal Deflection 1. Splitter islands 2. Pedestrian refuge islands 3. Curb extensions 4. Traffic Circles 2026 Program Timeline: January: Web page launch January to February: Project prioritization & design development March: Material procurement, walk audits April to May: Project installation June to October: Project evaluation/data collection October to November: Project closeout, data collection wrap-up, evaluation summaries UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None Identified FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: November 12, 2025 10