HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-26 - Transportation Coordinating Committee - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 1:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call
C. Public Comments
D. New Business
D.1 Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair(Butts)
D.2 Overview of the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional
Transportation Planning Process(Butts)
D.3 Adoption of Long Range Transportation Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives (Butts)
THE GALLATIN VALLEY MPO - TRANSPORTATION POLICY COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA
TPCC AGENDA
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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E. General Discussion
F. Adjournment
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager
SUBJECT:Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
MEETING DATE:March 25, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration
RECOMMENDATION:Consider the motion: I move to select [Name] as the Chair, and [Name] as
the Vice-Chair of the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee.
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 nominate and select a Chair and Vice-
Chair for the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC).
The Chair is responsible for presiding over TPCC meetings, maintaining order,
recognizing speakers, and ensuring the efficient conduct of committee
business. The Chair may also serve as a point of contact on behalf of the
TPCC between meetings, as needed, to support timely coordination of MPO
matters.
The Vice-Chair serves in the absence of the Chair and assumes the duties of
the Chair when necessary.
Nominations may be made during the meeting. Following nominations, the
TPCC will vote to select a Chair and Vice-Chair.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Committee.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: February 18, 2026
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager
SUBJECT:Overview of the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization and
Regional Transportation Planning Process
MEETING DATE:March 25, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration
RECOMMENDATION:Participate in the overview of the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning
Organization and regional transportation planning process.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other
public agencies and build on these successes.
BACKGROUND:In respect of the new members of the Transportation Policy Coordinating
Committee (TPCC), the purpose of this item is to provide an overview of the
Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and current
activities.
The presentation will provide an understanding of the MPO’s role, structure,
and responsibilities within the regional transportation planning process.
The MPO carries out a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive,
performance-based, multimodal transportation planning process within the
Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA), as established under federal code and
the Memorandum of Agreement for the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan
Transportation Planning Process (commonly referred to as the 3-Cs
Agreement).
This process includes the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), Public
Participation Plan (PPP), Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), and
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), as well as discretionary planning
efforts supported through partnerships. Additionally, staff will advance
discretionary planning work, including the Valley Loop Trail study, which has
been co-funded by regional partners.
Staff will also include information on the LRTP, including current progress,
upcoming milestones, and opportunities for TPCC involvement.
This item is for information and no action is requested.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
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ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Committee.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: March 17, 2026
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee
FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager
SUBJECT:Adoption of Long Range Transportation Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives
MEETING DATE:March 25, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study
RECOMMENDATION:Consider the Motion: I move to 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 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.
The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (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 that discussion, TPCC directed revisions to the Goals and Objectives,
including separating system preservation and resilience goals, strengthening
Vision Zero framing, refining the location of objectives across goals,
shortening language, using simplified terms such as multimodal where
appropriate, and adding context-sensitive design related to speeds and
neighborhood context.
TTAC has reviewed and recommended the Goals and Objectives below for
TPCC adoption.
Overview of Revised Goals
1. Support Safe Travel Across All Modes
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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.
Goals and Objectives
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
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
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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 Vision, Goals, and
Objectives and request TPCC consideration of adoption.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Committee.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: February 18, 2026
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