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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-26 MPO TTAC Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 10:30 a.m. B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes C.1 Approval of the January 14, 2026 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TTAC Meeting Minutes(Ross) D. Public Comments E. New Business E.1 Long Range Transportation Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives – Recommendation for THE GALLATIN VALLEY MPO - TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA TTAC AGENDA Wednesday, February 11, 2026 General information about the Transportation Technical Advisory 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: 950 6233 3811 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 Adoption(Butts) F. General Discussion G. Adjournment This Committee generally meets the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 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 at 406.582.3232. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Technical Advisory Committee FROM:Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering SUBJECT:Approval of the January 14, 2026 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TTAC Meeting Minutes MEETING DATE:February 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve the January 14, 2026 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TTAC 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 January 14, 2026 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TTAC Meeting Minutes. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the committee. FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: 011426 GVMPO TTAC Meeting Minutes Report compiled on: January 29, 2026 3 Gallatin Valley MPO TTAC Meeting Minutes, January 14, 2026 Page 1 of 2 THE GALLATIN VALLEY MPO TTAC MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES January 14, 2026 A. 00:02:56 Call to Order -10:30 a.m. B. 00:03:42 Roll Call Present: Chris Saunders, Katharine King, Camaree Uljua, Sean O'Callaghan, Levi Ewan, Mitch Buthod (Beth Clarkson Proxy), Brandon Jones (Joey Bearn Proxy), Todd Wilson, John How Absent: Sunshine Ross Excused: Nicholas Ross Chris Saunders was late to the meeting joining after the first public comment. Others present at the meeting: Jeff Butts, Marcy Yeykal, Zachary Zabel, Sandy Lee, Richard Wolf, Ken Winegar, Marilee Brown. C. 00:05:05 Approval of Minutes C.1 Approval of November 12, 2025, Gallatin Valley MPO TTAC Meeting Minutes. (Ross) 00:05:22 Motion to approve C.1 Approval of November 12, 2025, Gallatin Valley MPO TTAC Meeting Minutes (Ross) Sean O'Callaghan: Motion John How: 2nd 00:05:36 Vote on the Motion to approve C.1 Approval of the November 12, 2025, Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TTAC Meeting Minutes (Ross) The Motion carried 9 - 9. Approve: All 4 Gallatin Valley MPO TTAC Meeting Minutes, January 14, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Disapprove: None D. 00:06:26 Public Comments There was no public comment E. 00:07:24 New Business E.1 00:07:30 Election of Chair and Vice Chair (Butts) MPO Manager, Jeff Butts presented the Election of Chair and Vice Chair to the committee. 00:09:10 Discussion from the committee. 00:09:58 Motion to approve E.1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair (Butts) John How: Motion Levi Ewan: 2nd 00:10:22 Public Comment There was no public comment. 00:10:49 Vote on the Motion to approve E.1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair (Butts) The Motion carried 9 - 9. Approve: All Disapprove: None E.2 00:11:36 Long Range Transportation Plan Draft Goals and Objectives (Butts) MPO Manager, Jeff Butts presented the Long-Range transportation Plan Draft Goals and Objectives to the committee. 00:12:56 Zachary Zabel from Nelson Nygaard presented the Long-Range Transportation plan Draft and Goals and Objectives to the committee. 00:33:56 Questions from the committee. 01:28:15 Public Comment 01:28:38 Marilee Brown, Public Comment Marilee commented on working with legislatures to improve support for safety law. She also commented on the plan review section to memorialize the previous committee’s work, and finally prioritize projects, a want vs a need. F. General Discussion G. 01:30:51 Adjournment 5 Memorandum REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Technical Advisory Committee FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager SUBJECT:Long Range Transportation Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives – Recommendation for Adoption MEETING DATE:February 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study RECOMMENDATION:Consider the Motion: Recommend that the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee adopt the Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the Gallatin Valley Long Range Transportation Plan. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes. BACKGROUND:The purpose of this action item is to request review and recommendation by the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) for adoption of the Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the Gallatin Valley Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) by the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC). The Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is developing its first LRTP. A key step in the LRTP process is adoption of the Vision, Goals, and Objectives, which will establish the long-term policy direction for the regional transportation system. Once adopted, they will serve as the primary framework for future plan recommendations and for evaluating how proposed transportation investments support community priorities. TTAC reviewed and workshopped the draft Vision, Goals, and Objectives at its January meeting. The draft was subsequently workshopped by TPCC, which discussed and identified areas for refinement related to clarity, structure, and alignment. During their discussion, TPCC provided direction to revise the Goals and Objectives, including separating system preservation and resilience, strengthening Vision Zero framing, refining the organization of objectives across goals, shortening language, clarifying the intent of walkable and multimodal outcomes, and adding context-sensitive design related to speeds and neighborhood context. Direction related to speed management on state facilities was incorporated into Goal One, Objective Seven. The revised Goals and Objectives are presented below for TTAC technical 6 review and consideration: Overview of Revised Goals 1. Support Safe Travel Across All Modes 2. Ensure a Well-Maintained Transportation System 3. Expand Mobility Choices Throughout the Region 4. Enhance Health, Quality of Life, and Preserve Regional Character 5. Enhance Transportation and Land Use Coordination 6. Improve Transportation System Resilience The following section provides the detailed objectives associated with each goal: Goal 1: Support Safe Travel Across All Modes 1. Eliminate all traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries across all transportation modes. 2. Improve safety outcomes and reduce barriers for non-motorized travel. 3. Improve safety performance on high-injury corridors and intersections. 4. Improve accessibility and safety by reducing existing facility gaps and ADA deficiencies. 5. Reduce conflicts and barriers that undermine safety, comfort, and personal security. 6. Maintain safe and secure connections for transit riders and operators. 7. Strengthen partnerships to support consistent speed limits and Vision Zero goals. Goal 2: Ensure a Well-Maintained Transportation System 1. Maintain a state of good repair for roadway, bridge, and transit assets. 2. Maintain reliable travel times across the transportation system. 3. Improve pedestrian conditions to and within pre-1980s neighborhoods, activity centers, and transit stops. 4. Improve long-term system performance through preservation-focused investments. Goal 3: Expand Mobility Choices Throughout the Region 1. Improve access between schools, jobs, services, and key destinations. 2. Improve street and pathway connectivity to support more direct multimodal travel. 3. Improve continuity and comfort by filling missing gaps in the non- motorized network. 4. Improve access, comfort, and safety to and at transit stops and transfer locations. 5. Expand transportation investments to support trips made by not driving alone. 6. Expand access to everyday non-driving travel options that lower 7 household costs. Goal 4: Enhance Health, Quality of Life, and Preserve Regional Character 1. Improve access to non-motorized facilities that support active travel options. 2. Improve transportation access to parks, trails, and recreation areas. 3. Reduce wildlife-vehicle conflicts and improve safe wildlife movement across corridors. 4. Reduce transportation-related impacts on environmentally sensitive areas. 5. Reduce per capita air emissions from the transportation system. Goal 5: Enhance Transportation and Land Use Planning Coordination 1. Align transportation system and network decisions with adopted growth plans. 2. Align system design to support walkable, human-centered, and well- connected places. 3. Support placemaking, economic vitality, and access in centers. 4. Encourage land use decisions consistent with transportation investments and policies. 5. Prioritize year-round needs to avoid overbuilding driven by seasonal travel demand. 6. Reduce speed-related conflicts through context-sensitive design. Goal 6: Improve Transportation System Resilience 1. Improve the adaptability and flexibility of the transportation network design. 2. Maintain and enhance system design for reliable movement of people and goods. 3. Maintain a transportation system that can accommodate emerging technologies. 4. Strengthen coordination, cooperation, and preparedness among transportation partners to support mobility, access, and logistics during emergency response and recovery. Staff will present a brief overview of the revisions to the Goals and Objectives and request TTAC consideration of a recommendation to TPCC for adoption. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Committee. FISCAL EFFECTS:None. 8 Report compiled on: February 4, 2026 9