HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-26 - 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 Updates(Ross)
E. Approval of Minutes
E.1 Approval of the January 28, 2026 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
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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agenda items.
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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
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G. Special Presentations
G.1 Adoption of the 2026-2027 Transportation Advisory Board Work Plan (Ross)
H. Action Items
H.1 Administrative Review Board Appointments(Focken)
I. FYI/Discussion
J. Adjournment
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requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Transportation Board
FROM:Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering
SUBJECT:Staff Updates
MEETING DATE:February 25, 2026
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 and transportation related items.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:None
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Report compiled on: January 29, 2026
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Transportation Board
FROM:Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering
SUBJECT:Approval of the January 28, 2026 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes
MEETING DATE:February 25, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve the January 28, 2026 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 January 28, 2026 Transportation Advisory Board.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Attachments:
012826 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes
Report compiled on: January 29, 2026
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Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, January 28, 2026
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THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
January 28, 2026
Present: Bryce Gordon, Hayden Glines, Rio Roland, Mike Veselik
Absent: None
Excused: Shannon Mahoney
Staff present at the Dias: Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicholas Ross, Board member of
Urban Parks and Forestry Board, Brandt Berube, and Transportation and Engineering Admin, Maliah
Beauchaine
A) 00:01:47 Call to Order - 6:00 PM
B) 00:01:55 Disclosures
There were no disclosures.
C) 00:02:13 Changes to the Agenda
00:02:08 Motion to approve of the excused absence of Shannon Mahoney.
Mike Veselik: Motion
Bryce Gordon: 2nd
00:02:18 Vote on the Motion to approve the excused absence of Shannon Mahoney. The Motion carried
4 - 0.
Approve:
All
Disapprove:
None
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Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, January 28, 2026
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00:02:34 Motion to approve the move up of the 2025 City Board Ethics Training for the first item of
discussion.
Bryce Gordon: Motion
Hayden Glines: 2nd
00:02:55 Vote on the Motion to approve the move up of the 2025 City Board Ethics Training for the first
item of discussion. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
All
Disapprove:
None
00:04:03 Motion to approve the Administrative Board Appointments to February's meeting.
Rio Roland: Motion
Bryce Gordon: 2nd
00:04:14 Vote on the Motion to approve the Administrative Board Appointments to February's
meeting. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
All
Disapprove:
None
D) 00:04:21 Public Service Announcements
D.1 Staff Updates
00:07:15 Questions of Staff
E) 00:08:03 Approval of Minutes
E.1 Approval of the November 20, 2025 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes
112025 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes
00:08:14 Motion to approve the meeting minutes for November 20, 2025.
Mike Veselik: Motion
Bryce Gordon: 2nd
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Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, January 28, 2026
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00:08:19 Vote on the Motion to approve the meeting minutes for November 20, 2025. The Motion
carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
All
Disapprove:
None
F) 00:08:29 Consent Items
There were no consent items.
G) 00:08:33 Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and
Jurisdiction of the Board
There was no public comment.
H) 00:09:42 FYI/Discussion
H.1 2025 City Board Ethics Trainings
I) 00:44:25 Special Presentations
I.1 2026-2027 Transportation Advisory Board Work Plan Work Session
2024-2025 Transportation Board Work Plan Completeness Review.pdf
DRAFT 2026-2027 Transportation Board Work Plan.pdf
01:04:43 Questions of Staff
01:14:08 Public Comment
There was no public comment.
01:14:15 Final Questions of Staff
J) 01:22:44 Adjournment
This board generally meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Transportation Board
FROM:Nicholas Ross, Director of Transportation and Engineering
Nic Focken, Parking Manager
SUBJECT:Adoption of the 2026-2027 Transportation Advisory Board Work Plan
MEETING DATE:February 25, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Suggested Motion: I move to approve the 2026-2027 Transportation
Advisory Board Work Plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the
community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from
the community and stakeholders.
BACKGROUND:City Advisory Boards operate from a two-year work plan that are connected
to City Commission priorities. City Staff Liaisons to Advisory Boards are
responsible for compiling the work plan with support from each Board. Staff
held a work session with the Board in January 2026 to gather input on work
plan items. Based on feedback received, the draft work plan presented in
the work session has been amended to include an item on residential permit
parking district boundaries.
Attached is a completeness review of the Transportation Board's 2024-2025
work plan and final 2026-2027 work plan for Board review.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Attachments:
2024-2025 Transportation Board Work Plan Completeness
Review.pdf
FINAL_Transportation Advisory Board Work Plan 2026-
2027.pdf
Report compiled on: January 14, 2026
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WP Item Description:Board Focus Area:
Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:
Budget Impact:
Meet with GVMPO Multimodal
Transportation Agency Collaboration 1 meeting minimal TBD None
Meet with UTD Board Multimodal
Transportation Agency Collaboration 1 meeting minimal TBD None
Ethics Training High Performing
Organization 1 meeting minimal January 2024/25 None
WP Item Description:Board Focus Area:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:Budget Impact:
Gap and Prioritization
Project
Bicycle, pedestrian and
traffic safety Transportation Choices 2 meetings Substantial 2024 Budget item is
approved
Comprehensive Safety
Action Plan
Bicycle, pedestrian and
traffic safety Transportation Choices 2 meetings Substantial 2024
Grant funded
with match
included in
budget
Uniform Development
Code Update
Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 1 meeting Moderate 2024/25 None from
Board actions
Transportation Master
Plan
Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 2 meetings Substantial 2025 consultant will
be required
Update Strategic
Parking Management Plan Parking High Quality Urban
Approach 1-2 meetings Substantial 2025 consultant will
be required
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD WORK PLAN
Board Governance
Planning Efforts
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WP Item Description:Board Focus Area:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:Budget Impact:
Kagy Blvd Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 2 meetings substantial 2024/25 None from
Board actions
Fowler Ave Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 2 meetings substantial 2024/25 None from
Board actions
N 27th Ave Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 1 meeting substantial 2024 None from
Board actions
Babcock St - 15th to 19th Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 2 meeting substantial 2024 None from
Board actions
College St - 8th to 11th Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 2 meetings substantial 2024/25 None from
Board actions
WP Item Description:Board Focus Area:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:Budget Impact:
Employee Permit
Program Parking Vibrant Downtown 2 meetings substantial 2025 Potential to
impact income
Curb Management Parking Vibrant Downtown 2 meetings moderate 2025 unknown at this
time
Traffic Calming Program Bicycle, pedestrian and
traffic safety Transportation Choices 1 meeting moderate 2024
Program will
require staff
time
Capital Improvement Plan
Development
Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 1 meeting substantial Annual None from
Board actions
Routine Work of the
Parking Commission--
Rate Setting, Appeal
Reviews, etc.
Parking Strategic Plan 2-4 meetings per year moderate Annually, May
/June of each year
Rate setting
could affect
income
Micromobility Program Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 1 meeting moderate 2025 unknown at this
time
Capital Projects
Policy Efforts
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WP Item Description: Board Focus Area:
Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:
Budget Impact:
Meet with GVMPO Multimodal
Transportation Agency Collaboration 2 meetings Minimal TBD None
Meet with UTD Board Multimodal
Transportation Agency Collaboration 2 meetings Minimal TBD None
Ethics Training Ethical Compliance
High Performing
Organization 2 meetings Minimal TBD None
WP Item Description: Board Focus Area:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule: Budget Impact:
Comprehensive Safety
Action Plan
Bicycle, pedestrian and
traffic safety Transportation Choices TBD Substantial 2026-2027 Grant funded with
City match
Transportation Master
Plan
Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices TBD Substantial 2026-2027 Consultant will be
required
Downtown Parking
Program Parking Vibrant Downtown 2 meetings Substantial 2026-2027
Potential to impact
income
Capital Improvement Plan
Development
Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 2 meetings Substantial Annually
None from Board
actions
2026-2027 TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD WORK PLAN
Board Governance
Planning Efforts
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WP Item Description: Board Focus Area:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule: Budget Impact:
Annual Multimodal
Improvements
Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 2 meetings Moderate TBD $150,000
Stucky: 19th to Fowler Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 1 meeting Moderate TBD FY27-28
Operating Budget
Shared Use Path: Frontage Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 1 meeting Moderate TBD FY27-28
Operating Budget
College: 11th to 19th Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 2 meeting Moderate TBD FY27-28
Operating Budget
WP Item Description: Board Focus Area:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:Budget Impact:
RPPD Boundary Discussion Parking High Performing
Organization 1 Meeting Moderate 2026 Unknown at this time
Curb Management Parking Vibrant Downtown 2 meetings Moderate 2026 Unknown at this time
Metered Parking Parking High Performing
Organization 2 meetings Substantial 2026 Unknown at this time
Updated Bridger Garage
Kiosks Parking High Performing
Organization 1 meeting Moderate 2026 Unknown at this time
Parking Fine Collections Parking High Performing
Organization 1 meeting Minimal 2026 Increased Income
Routine Work of the
Parking Commission Parking Strategic Plan
2-4 meetings per
year Moderate Annually
Rate setting could
affect income
Shared Use Path and
E-bike Policy
Multimodal
Transportation Transportation Choices 2 meetings Moderate 2026
None from Board
actions
Capital Projects
Policy Efforts
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Transportation Board
FROM:Nic Focken, Parking Manager
SUBJECT:Administrative Review Board Appointments
MEETING DATE:February 25, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:I move to appoint BOARD MEMBER Chair of the Administrative Review Board for a
term to expire at the end of their term on Transportation Advisory Board. I move to
appoint BOARD MEMBER and BOARD MEMBER as members of the Administrative
Review Board for a term to expire at the end of their term on Transportation
Advisory Board. I move to appoint BOARD MEMBER and BOARD MEMBER as
ALTERNATES of the Administrative Review Board for a term to expire at the end of
their term on Transportation Advisory Board.
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative
approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant
to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an
outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues
as others may see them.
BACKGROUND:Administrative Review Board. The Administrative Review Board (ARB)
consists of
three (3) Parking Commissioners, appointed by a majority vote of the
Parking
Commission, to make a final determination when a citizen requests review of
a citation
appeal decision made by the Parking Program Manager. The terms of the
Parking
Commission serving on the ARB shall run commensurate with their term on
the
Transportation Advisory Board. The ARB shall keep minutes of all
proceedings, and
operate according to procedures established in the Bozeman Municipal
Code. The ARB
will establish a calendar for its meetings, to be publicly advertised, and
appoint a Chair
to lead meetings. In addition to appointing members to serve on the ARB,
the Parking
Commission shall appoint at least two other members to serve as alternates
on the
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ARB. An alternate shall serve when a standing member of the ARB is unable
to attend
a meeting. The alternates have the same duties and authority as the
standing members
of the ARB.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the board
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Report compiled on: February 10, 2026
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