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Home My WebLink About07-16-26 - Transportation Coordinating Committee - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 1:00 p.m. B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes C.1 Approval of the June 24, 2026 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TPCC Meeting Minutes(Butts) D. Public Comments E. New Business E.1 Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Cooperative Performance Based Planning THE GALLATIN VALLEY MPO - TRANSPORTATION POLICY COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA TPCC AGENDA Wednesday, July 22, 2026 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 Measures and Targets and Authorize the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee Chair to Sign(Butts) E.2 Adopt the Federal Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (Butts) F. General Discussion G. Adjournment 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 June 24, 2026 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TPCC Meeting Minutes MEETING DATE:July 22, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:I move to approve the June 24, 2026 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TPCC 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 June 24, 2026 Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TPCC Meeting. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the committee. FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: 062426 GVMPO TPCC Meeting Minutes Report compiled on: June 26, 2026 3 Gallatin Valley MPO TPCC Meeting Minutes, June 24, 2026 Page 1 of 3 THE GALLATIN VALLEY MPO TPCC MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES June 24, 2026 A. 00:00:44 Call to Order -1:00 p.m. B. 00:00:54 Roll Call Present: Joey Morrison, Emma Bode, Zach Brown, Geno Liva, Mark Egge, Jim Hanson Absent: Neil Cardwell Excused: None Others present at the meeting; Jeff Butts, Marcy Yeykal, Jolean Hall, Beth Clarkson, Ken Winegar, Katie Potts, Emily Talago, Jennifer Macfarlane, The Gallatin Valley Sentinel. C. 00:02:09 Approval of Minutes C.1 Approval of March 25,2026, Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TPCC Meeting Minutes (Butts) 00:02:14 Motion to approve C.1 Approval of the March 25, 2026, Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TPCC Meeting Minutes (Butts) Mark Egge: Motion Geno Liva: 2nd 00:02:25 Vote on the Motion to approve C.1 Approval of the March 25, 2026, Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization TPCC Meeting Minutes (Butts) The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Emma Bode Zach Brown Geno Liva 4 Gallatin Valley MPO TPCC Meeting Minutes, June 24, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Mark Egge Jim Hanson Disapprove: None D. 00:02:52 Public Comments 00:03:09 Jennifer MacFarlane, Public Comment Jennifer commented on construction zones impeding her mobility on her bicycle, particularly the construction on Huffine traveling from Four Corners to Bozeman. She hopes this committee will take into consideration strong language insuring that no matter what mode of transportation people are using can safely move through construction zones. 00:05:45 Stall for time while we wait for MPO Manager to attend the meeting. E. New Business E.1 00:12:05 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (Butts) MPO Manager, Jeff Butts presented the Approval of Amendment Number 1 to the FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program to the committee. 00:14:56 Staff Presentation 00:17:33 Questions of Staff 00:19:49 Public Comment 00:20:05 Motion to approve E.1 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (Butts) Jim Hanson: Motion Emma Bode: 2nd 00:20:51 Vote on the Motion to approve E.1 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (Butts) The Motion carried 6 - 0. Approve: Joey Morrison Emma Bode Zach Brown Geno Liva Mark Egge Jim Hanson 5 Gallatin Valley MPO TPCC Meeting Minutes, June 24, 2026 Page 3 of 3 Disapprove: None E.2 00:21:18 FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program First Review (Butts) MPO Manager, Jeff Butts presented the FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program First Review to the committee. 00:21:25 Staff Presentation 00:32:03 Questions of Staff 00:45:10 Public Comment There was no public comment. E.3 00:46:10 Valley Center Spur Background Report (Butts) MPO Manager, Jeff Butts presented the Valley Center Spur Background Reports to the committee. 00:46:39 Staff Presentation 00:51:19 Questions of Staff 01:02:59 Public comment 01:03:16 Jennifer MacFarlane, Public Comment Jennifer emphasized that approximately one-third of U.S. residents cannot drive and therefore rely on walking, bicycling, and transit. She described personal challenges biking between Four Corners, Belgrade, and Bozeman, noting that existing routes are difficult and exhausting even for able-bodied adults. She stressed the importance of reliable, safe connections between rural areas such as Belgrade and Bozeman for those without access to a vehicle. Jennifer urged the group not to delay the project with additional studies and instead to use low-cost, temporary solutions to test improvements before investing in permanent infrastructure. 01:05:54 Continued discussion F. General Discussion G. 01:11:50 Adjournment This Committee generally meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 6 Memorandum REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager SUBJECT:Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Cooperative Performance Based Planning Measures and Targets and Authorize the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee Chair to Sign MEETING DATE:July 22, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration RECOMMENDATION:Consider the Motion: I move to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Cooperative Performance Based Planning Measures and Targets and authorize the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee Chair to sign. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes. BACKGROUND:Federal transportation performance measures and target-setting requirements were established under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and continued under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Metropolitan planning organizations must coordinate with state and transit partners to either support their performance targets or establish separate quantifiable targets. The attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) documents coordination among the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District (GVUTD). The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC) previously approved this agreement for a two-year term. The updated MOA would continue support for applicable MDT and GVUTD targets for a perpetual term. The MPO and GVUTD do not currently maintain the methodology and data needed to establish separate targets. Approximately four months remain before completion of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Establishing separate MPO targets at this stage would involve additional methodology development, technical analysis, staff time and other organizational resources. Continuing the current approach would allow available resources to remain focused on completing the LRTP while preserving the MPO’s ability to consider local targets in the future. The MOA may also be altered or supplemented through written agreement of the signatory parties. Staff recommends approval. 7 UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the committee. FISCAL EFFECTS:No direct fiscal impact. Attachments: GVMPO Performance Based Planning Agreement_Update 2026.pdf Report compiled on: July 14, 2026 8 1 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE PERFORMANCE BASED PLANNING MEASURES AND TARGETS This memorandum of agreement, made and entered into this 22nd day of July, 2026, by and between the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (MPO), and the Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District (TRANSIT DISTRICT), establishes the roles, responsibilities and commitments for cooperatively developing and sharing information related to transportation performance measures and targets: WHEREAS, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) transformed the Federal- aid highway program by establishing new requirements for performance management to promote the most efficient investment of Federal transportation funds, and WHEREAS, the MAP-21 mandated rulemaking to establish a strategic and systematic process of operation, maintaining and improving public transportation capital assets effectively, and WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) continued these requirements, and WHEREAS, performance management increases the accountability and transparency of the Federal-aid highway program and provides for a framework to support improved investment decision making through a focus on performance outcomes for key national transportation goals, and WHEREAS, performance outcome provisions were implemented by rulemaking to establish the regulations needed to effectively evaluate and report safety, infrastructure condition, on-road mobile source emissions, and surface transportation performance across the Nation, and WHEREAS, the MDT, MPO, and TRANSIT DISTRICT, consistent with 23 CFR Parts 450 and 490 and 49 CFR Parts 625 and 630, shall jointly agree upon and develop written provisions for cooperatively developing and sharing information related to transportation performance data, the selection of performance targets, the reporting of performance targets, the reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress toward attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the MPO, and the collection of data for the State asset management plans for the NHS and these provisions shall be documented; and WHEREAS, the selection of targets that address performance measures described in 23 USC 150(c) shall be in accordance with the appropriate target setting framework established at 23 CFR Part 490 and shall be coordinated with MDT; and WHEREAS, the selection of performance targets that address performance measures described in 49 USC 5326(c) and 49 USC 5329(d) shall be coordinated between the MPO, TRANSIT DISTRICT, and MDT; and WHEREAS, for each applicable performance measure the MPO shall establish targets by either agreeing to plan and program projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment of the relevant MDT target for that performance measure, or committing to a quantifiable target for that performance measure for the metropolitan planning area; and 9 2 NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto that: 1. The MPO will support MDT targets for applicable performance measures in 23 CFR 490 for safety, pavement and bridge condition, system performance, freight, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), and will coordinate with and support the TRANSIT DISTRICT targets for performance measures in 49 CFR 625 and 630 for transit asset management and transit safety. It is further agreed the MPO will plan and program projects so that they contribute toward the accomplishment of the relevant MDT targets for each performance measure. 2. MDT shall coordinate with the MPO on the selection of MDT targets in accordance with 23 USC 135 to ensure consistency, to the maximum extent practicable. 3. The TRANSIT DISTRICT shall coordinate with the MPO to set targets in accordance with 49 USC 5326(c) and 49 USC 5329(d) and provide targets to the MPO for transportation planning processes. 4. MDT will be responsible for the collection of data for the State asset management plan for the NHS. The MPO, MDT and TRANSIT DISTRICT, will collect and share data as needed for conducting the transportation planning processes of the MPO. 5. The MPO will include in the metropolitan transportation plan a description of the performance measures and performance targets used in assessing the performance of the transportation system; a system performance report evaluating the condition and performance of the transportation system with respect to the performance targets, including progress achieved by the MPO in supporting the MDT targets in comparison with system performance recorded in previous reports. 6. The MPO will include in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) a description of the anticipated effect of the TIP toward achieving the performance targets identified in the metropolitan transportation plan, linking investment priorities to those performance targets. 7. This agreement shall be for a perpetual term and any alteration or supplement to the terms of this agreement shall be agreed to in writing by the signatory parties. 10 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have affixed their hands and seals the day and year first above written. APPROVED FOR CITY OF BOZEMAN APPROVED FOR GVMPO By: ______________________________ By: ______________________________ Bozeman City Manager TPCC Chair ATTEST By: ______________________________ Bozeman City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM & CONTENT By: ______________________________ Bozeman City Attorney APPROVED FOR GALLATIN VALLEY URBAN TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT By: ______________________________ Gallatin Valley UTD Chair APPROVED FOR MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By: ______________________________ MDT Statewide Planning and Modal Operations Manager By: ______________________________ MDT Legal Counsel 11 Memorandum REPORT TO:Gallatin Valley MPO - Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee FROM:Jeff Butts, MPO Manager SUBJECT:Adopt the Federal Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program MEETING DATE:July 22, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Grant RECOMMENDATION:Consider the motion: I move to adopt the Federal Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and authorize MPO staff to make minor, non- substantive modifications necessary for regulatory compliance. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes. BACKGROUND:The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is the Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization’s annual scope of work and budget for federally funded transportation planning. It includes Federal Highway Administration Planning (PL) funds for MPO activities and Federal Transit Administration Section 5303 funds for transit planning activities programmed by the Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District (GVUTD). Adoption of the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2027 UPWP by October 1, 2026 is required to ensure uninterrupted federal reimbursement. The proposed UPWP programs the MPO’s core responsibilities, including administration, public involvement, completion of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), development of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), staff support for the Valley Trail Loop Feasibility Study, transportation data collection, and coordination with local, state, federal, and transit partners. Transit activities include program administration, Transit Development Plan implementation, service analysis, TIP coordination, and Americans with Disabilities Act planning and coordination. Current allocations identify approximately $442,982 in PL funds. After the required $50,461 State allocation deduction, approximately $392,521 remains available for the FFY 2027 MPO work program. The proposed UPWP also includes approximately $210,114 in carry-forward funding. The transit program includes approximately $115,283 in Section 5303 funds and $28,821 in local match, for a total of approximately $144,104. 12 Updated five-year projections identify a structural funding concern, although no immediate current-year budget issue. The State allocation deduction and office-related operating costs reduce available planning funds by approximately $50,000 each annually, contributing to the projected deficit shown in Table 29. Without additional PL funding or reduced operating costs, the next LRTP may require partner cost-sharing. The MPO host is reviewing office-related costs and expects a decrease, however, the current estimate will remain included in the proposed UPWP for budgeting purposes. Potential cost savings will be captured in reserve and the FFY28 UPWP will be adjusted accordingly. In response to the projections, staff is requesting to return the two continuous count stations. The return would increase reserves by approximately $61,000 and eliminate associated future operating costs. No substantive changes have been made to the proposed FFY 2027 UPWP since the previous TPCC review. At its July 8, 2026 meeting, the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee recommended adoption. Staff recommends that the Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee adopt the FFY 2027 UPWP. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the committee. FISCAL EFFECTS:The UPWP identifies $400,200 in MPO expenses eligible for federal reimbursement. Attachments: FFY2027_UPWP_Final.pdf Report compiled on: July 15, 2026 13 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027) 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: July 8, 2026 TPCC: MDT: FHWA/FTA: 14 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. 15 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) ................................................................... 11 102 Public Involvement and Service ............................................................................... 13 Long Range Planning – System Level ............................................................................... 16 300 Long Range Transportation Plan .............................................................................. 16 301 Sub-Area Transportation Plans ................................................................................ 18 302 Transportation Data ................................................................................................ 20 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)..................................................................... 23 600 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) .............................................................. 23 Other Activities ............................................................................................................. 25 900 Reserve .................................................................................................................. 25 SECTION 3 – FUNDING ............................................................................................................... 26 SECTION 4 – INDIRECT COST PLAN ............................................................................................ 29 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 29 Identification of Costs ................................................................................................... 29 Allocation of Costs ........................................................................................................ 29 Funding Sources ........................................................................................................... 30 Indirect Rate ................................................................................................................. 30 SECTION 5 – TRANSIT ................................................................................................................. 31 44.21.00 PROGRAM SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION .......................................................... 31 16 01 Transit Systems Management (TSM) ........................................................................ 31 44.24.00 SHORT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING .................................................... 36 01 Transit Development Plan (TDP) .............................................................................. 36 02 Future Service Analysis and Enhancement .............................................................. 36 03 Current Service Analysis and Enhancement ............................................................. 37 44.25.00 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM .................................................... 37 01 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) .............................................................. 37 44.27.00 OTHER ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................... 37 01 Implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ................................... 37 TRANSIT FUNDING ........................................................................................................ 38 17 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 FFY2027 ..................................... 11 Table 5. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 101 ................................................................................ 13 Table 6. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 101 ..................................................................... 13 Table 7. Funding for Work Activity 101 – Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) FFY2027 ............. 13 Table 8. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 102 ................................................................................ 15 Table 9. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 102 ..................................................................... 16 Table 10. Funding for Work Activity 102 – Public Involvement and Service FFY2027 ....................... 16 Table 11. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 300 .............................................................................. 17 Table 12. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 300 ................................................................... 17 Table 13. Funding for Work Activity 300 – Long Range Transportation Plan FFY2027 ....................... 18 Table 14. Staffing ........................................................................................................................ 20 Table 15. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 301 ................................................................... 20 Table 16. Funding for Work Activity 301 – Area Plans FFY2027 ...................................................... 20 Table 17. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 302 .............................................................................. 23 Table 18. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 302 ................................................................... 23 Table 19. Funding for Work Activity 302 – Transportation Data FFY2027 ........................................ 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 FFY2027 .................................................................. 25 Table 25. Funding Summary FFY 2027 FUNDING SOURCES FY 2027 26 Table 26. Funding Comparison ................................................................................................... 26 Table 27. Funding Percentages FFY 2027 ..................................................................................... 26 Table 28. Staff Months by Work Element Fiscal Year 2027 ............................................................ 27 Table 29. Funding Allocation Projections ..................................................................................... 27 Table 30. Eligible Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO) Planning Activity by Work Element Fiscal Year 2027 ............................................................................................................ 28 Table 31.Costs Encountered ....................................................................................................... 29 Table 32. Funding Sources and Amounts Contained in the UPWP ................................................. 30 Table 33. Staffing Hours for Work Activity - TSM ........................................................................... 36 Table 34. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity - TSM ................................................................ 36 Table 35. Funding for Work Activity – TSM FFY 2026 ...................................................................... 36 Table 36. Transit Funding Summary FFY 2027 .............................................................................. 38 Table 37. Transit Estimated Costs FFY 2027 ................................................................................. 38 Table 38. Transit Funding Percentages Federal Fiscal Year 2027 ................................................... 38 Table 39. Transit Staff Months by Work Element Fiscal Year 2027 .................................................. 39 18 Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary Map Figure 1. Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary 19 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. 20 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. 21 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, 2026 – September 30, 2027. 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. 22 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. 23 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 30. Based on the PL allocation for FFY2027, a minimum of $15,065.88 must be dedicated to SATO activities with $10,005.00 in FFY 2027 based on allocated funds. 24 Page | 6 Public Involvement Development of the UPWP included discussion at the June and July 2026 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, June 10, 2026 • Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee, June 24, 2026 Final approval of the FFY 2027 UPWP was completed at the TPCC meeting on July 22, 2026. The MPO will also accept comments and answer questions in person, by mail, e-mail and telephone following posting of the draft UPWP. 25 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 2026 • Continued the process necessary to carry out all federally required transportation planning activities in all portions of the Metropolitan Planning Area. This is an ongoing activity. • Performed all administrative functions of the transportation planning work program. Program management activities included correspondence, public relations, employee hiring and guidance, program organization, consultant management, staff meeting attendance, employee supervision, Title VI and non-discrimination conformance, and preparation of contracts and various office tasks. Activities also included the preparation of quarterly progress and expenditure reports and transmission of reports to MDT to maintain federal and state funding support. This is ongoing with reimbursement activity reports submitted around January, April, July, and October. • Continued to confirm that the TTAC and TPCC are fulfilling the roles and responsibilities as required. This is an ongoing activity. • MPO staff, on a continual basis: o Participated in recognized and approved training programs and webinars to improve staff skills and capabilities. This included attending the American Association of Planners – Montana conference in Helena, MT, attending the NACTO conference, and will likely include attending the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations conference. o Pursued training and innovative practices related to safe and accessible transportation options planning activities, including bike-ped data collection. 26 Page | 8 o Obtained prior approval from MDT before attending any conferences or training that require out-of-state travel per 2 CFR §200.475. • Maintained relevant professional memberships in the American Planning Association, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and Association for Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. • Participated in and encouraged increased cooperation between state and local agencies, departments, and governing bodies. Served as both coordinator and participant in many of these meetings on a continual basis. • Worked 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. • GVMPO hosted the first statewide in-person MPO/MDT meeting in Bozeman. The meeting included agency updates, partner input, and a site visit along North 7th Avenue to discuss transit, pedestrian, and bicycle access along and near the corridor. • Ensure MPO participation with other agencies and groups, as required by the IIJA. • GVMPO is incorporating IIJA performance measures into the Long Range Transportation Plan. The MPO is tracking statewide performance measures, integrating available data into the LRTP, and will develop a performance dashboard before completion of the plan. • GVMPO continued to track and review grant notices and coordinate with the cities, county, and MDT on grant application activities, including support for a Gallatin County RAISE grant. The MPO did not pursue an SS4A grant because each local jurisdiction has already advanced SS4A work, and MPO staff capacity remained focused on LRTP development. • Staff evaluated the effectiveness of the current logo and branding, and has concluded adjustments will be made in the next federal fiscal year. • Staff continued to monitor existing partner agreements to support ongoing compliance and coordination among participating agencies. This included continued review of administrative roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes to ensure MPO work products, planning activities, and federally required responsibilities remain aligned with adopted agreements and the approved UPWP. • Staff continued to provide oversight, training, and professional development to support MPO work activities. This included recruitment and onboarding for the Transportation Planner position to support traffic counts, community engagement, and other activities identified in the UPWP. • Staff purchased office furniture, workspace improvements, and related equipment to support MPO operations, staff productivity, general storage, and small meeting needs. This included items such as a table, chairs, bookshelf, storage cabinet, cubicle components, and light-filtering film. Proposed Activities in FFY 2027 • 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 management, staff meeting attendance, employee supervision, Title VI and non-discrimination conformance, and preparation of contracts and various office tasks 27 Page | 9 • 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: o Participate in recognized and approved training programs, webinars, and MPO- related training opportunities, within available budget, to improve staff skills, technical knowledge, and program capabilities. Training may include opportunities provided by MDT, FHWA, FTA, or other relevant transportation planning partners. 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 member is budgeted for one in-state conference. Based on current projections, one staff member will attend a national conference each Federal Fiscal Year, with attendance alternating between years as budget projections improve. 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 opportunities and challenges with the new surface transportation bill, 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 federal transportation language. • Work to incorporate relevant performance measures into MPO transportation plans and programs. The MPO will track statewide performance measures and provide regular reporting to the TTAC and TPCC and the public, as appropriate, subject to the availability of related data. This work is ongoing. • Actively pursue federal grant opportunities to supplement resources by tracking and reviewing grant notices, coordinating with partners, and supporting partner grant applications when consistent with MPO priorities and staff capacity. • 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 including with weekly check-ins and informal discussions throughout the work week. • Staff will attend City of Bozeman Development Review Committee meetings to monitor development trends and better understand regional transportation implications associated with growth and development patterns. • Administer the Transportation Alternatives program for the Bozeman Urbanized Area, including administrative preparation, preparing and issuing the call for projects, coordinating with MDT and eligible project sponsors, providing technical assistance on eligibility and application requirements, scoring and prioritizing submitted projects through a competitive process, and advancing selected projects through the MPO programming process. • This activity includes holiday, vacation, and other benefits. • A majority of non-staff expenses cover office costs, including rent, utilities, and cleaning. Staff will review options to preserve planning funds, as MPO funding in a hosted model may 28 Page | 10 not support significant facility costs over time. 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. • TTAC and TPCC meeting materials, presentations, agendas, minutes, and supporting documentation. • Staff participation in webinars, training, and professional development activities, as budget allows. • Documentation of continuing education credits, certifications, and relevant professional development activities. • Administrative coordination, interagency coordination, and ongoing partner communication. • Monitoring of development trends and transportation implications through participation in partner coordination meetings and development review discussions. • Quarterly reports, reimbursement requests, invoices, and related financial documentation. • Software subscriptions, maintenance agreements, and related administrative support activities necessary for MPO operations. • Office rent, utilities, cleaning, supplies, and related facility costs necessary to support MPO operations. These costs place a significant burden on the MPO’s limited planning funds and reduce the funding available for required planning work. Staff will evaluate options to reduce or eliminate these costs. • Coordination with local, state, federal, and regional partners regarding transportation planning activities, funding opportunities, and implementation of transportation programs. • Internal program management activities necessary to support ongoing MPO operations and federally required planning activities. Staffing 1,322 hours – GVMPO Table 2. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 100 GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS MPO Manager 914 Planner I 408 Total GVMPO 1,322 Total 1,322 Table 3. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 100 Item Cost Productivity Software $2,600.00 Publications $150.00 Civil Rights Accommodation Services $1,000.00 Office Supplies and Management $1,000.00 In-State Conferences with travel and lodging $2,500.00 29 Page | 11 Item Cost Out-of-State Conferences with travel and lodging $2,750.00 APBP, AMPO, APA/MAP Associations and Certifications $4,000.00 Travel and Fuel $1,000.00 Cell phone + service for two $1,000.00 Rent $32,500.00 Office Operations (utilities, snow removal, repairs, …) $14,280.00 Cleaning $2,160.00 Webinars $1,200.00 Indirect Costs (10 percent) $9,804.76 Total $75,944.76 Table 4. Funding for Work Activity 100 – Program Administration FFY2027 Agency PL** State Local* Totals GVMPO $150,642.55 $23,349.77 $173,992.32 TOTALS $150,642.55 $23,349.77 $173,992.32 * 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 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. Accomplishments in FFY 2026 • Developed a UPWP with task-by-task project details, funding, staffing, and schedules. Due to limited funding capacity and high operating costs, this includes reducing memberships and out-of-state conference attendance, preserving limited in-state training only where directly relevant and affordable, and relying on lower-cost webinars for professional development. Even with these reductions, projected operating costs are expected to exceed available funding by 2031 under the current structure. • 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; incorporated feedback into UPWP. • Included SATO reporting as required by IIJA Section 11206. • Quarterly reports and invoices submitted on eligible PL activities. 30 Page | 12 • Signed 5303 Contract with MDT. Reports and 5303 reimbursement requests submitted regularly. • Drafted FFY 2027 UPWP with public and stakeholder input from TTAC and TPCC meetings. Proposed Activities in FFY 2027 • Develop a UPWP with task-by-task project details, funding, staffing, and schedules. This will include review of available program capacity and preservation of funding for core MPO responsibilities and future LRTP needs. • 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. • 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, or as updated by the anticipated federal transportation bill. • Submit quarterly reports and invoices on eligible PL and 5303 activities during FFY 2027. Product The proposed activities will contribute to a well-defined work program that documents MPO and Transit transportation planning activities. • A completed FFY 2027 UPWP with task descriptions, schedules, staffing assumptions, budgets, and funding allocations. • Quarterly progress reports, reimbursement requests, invoices, and related financial documentation submitted to MDT and other applicable agencies. • Ongoing coordination and review of the UPWP with local, state, and federal partners. • TTAC and TPCC meeting materials, agendas, presentations, public notices, minutes, and supporting documentation related to UPWP activities. • Public comment documentation and revisions incorporated into the UPWP process, as appropriate. • Documentation and reporting related to SATO planning activities and other applicable federal transportation requirements. • Updated schedules, budgets, and program assumptions reflecting available MPO funding capacity and long-term LRTP funding needs. • Participation in lower-cost webinars, limited in-state training opportunities, and other professional development activities, as budget allows. • Administrative records and documentation necessary to maintain compliance with federal and state transportation planning requirements and reimbursement procedures. Staffing 88 hours – GVMPO 31 Page | 13 Table 5. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 101 GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS MPO Manager 78 Planner I 10 Total GVMPO 88 Total 88 Table 6. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 101 Item Cost Indirect Costs (10 percent) $708.94 Total $708.94 Table 7. Funding for Work Activity 101 – Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) FFY2027 Agency PL ** State Local* Totals GVMPO $6,751.83 $1,046.54 $7,798.37 TOTALS $6,751.83 $1,046.54 $7,798.37 * 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 2026 • MPO staff continued to use and monitor implementation of the MPO Public Participation Plan framework, as required under 23 CFR 450.316. Activities included using the plan to guide outreach, information sharing, and public comment periods; supported LRTP engagement within the adopted PPP framework. • 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. 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. 32 Page | 14 o Many of these efforts were responsive to public and partner requests or will support the ongoing development of plans and activities. • Maintained and updated the Gallatin Valley MPO website to share transportation planning information with the public. Staff continued to evaluate outreach strategies consistent with the PPP and IAP2 framework, including use of partner communication channels, updates to website content. Staff developed LRTP-related data to support online engagement and provided MPO data in response to a public request. Additional public-facing educational materials were deferred due to staff turnover and limited available capacity. • The MPO will prepare transportation information on an ongoing basis for use in coordinating other urban development programs, focusing on data access. • Solicited community involvement and shared information related to the Long Range Transportation Plan, committee activities, and MPO planning efforts. This included one virtual meeting on LRTP goals and objectives; in-person open house workshops in Bozeman, Belgrade, and Gallatin County with five engagement stations at each event; an online mapping exercise to gather input on transportation alternatives and public project ideas; and four LRTP webpage updates to keep the public informed throughout the process. • Conducted limited research on community engagement best practices due to staffing constraints and competing LRTP demands. Available staff resources were instead focused on implementing a high-quality LRTP alternatives engagement process, including in-person open house workshops, online engagement tools, and partner-supported outreach. This approach required substantial staff time and supported meaningful public input during the alternatives phase. • Hosted three Community Advisory Panel (CAP) meetings for input into LRTP and engagement activities. Proposed Activities in FFY 2027 • Staff will continue to improve MPO communications and public-facing materials to support public recognition, community involvement, and a professional public presence. This may include updates to branding, logo use, website content, printed materials, tabling materials, displays, and other engagement resources, as budget allows. • The MPO will conduct public engagement activities through public meetings, community events, workshops, partner meetings, online tools, and other appropriate methods. Staff will continue to build relationships with community partners to support broader participation in regional transportation planning. • Staff will prepare and share transportation information to support coordination with local development, land use, infrastructure, and transportation planning activities. This may include maps, data summaries, project information, and other materials that help explain regional transportation implications and support consistency with MPO planning goals. • Staff will continue to evaluate cost-effective outreach methods and tools to support flexible and resilient public engagement. This may include webinars, peer examples, partner coordination, virtual meeting tools, online engagement, and stakeholder networking. • Staff will identify and pursue embedded outreach opportunities by attending partner meetings, community events, and other existing forums where regional transportation issues can be discussed with broader audiences 33 Page | 15 • Staff may purchase or develop public engagement materials to support MPO outreach activities, as budget allows. This may include items such as a tent awning, table, displays, interactive engagement tools, clipboards, printed materials, and other community engagement supplies. Product The proposed activities will support a public involvement process that emphasizes community education, information sharing, and participation in regional transportation planning. Products may include, but are not limited to: • Updates and improvements to the Gallatin Valley MPO website, including planning information, committee materials, public involvement opportunities, maps, data resources, and other public-facing content. • Website updates and educational materials that support public understanding of MPO activities, transportation needs, planning processes, and opportunities for participation. • Public meeting, workshop, tabling, and community-event materials related to MPO plans, studies, and programs, including the LRTP and Valley Trail Loop study. • Documentation of public involvement activities, including notices, meeting materials, participation summaries, comments received, and responses or follow-up actions, as appropriate. • Continued use and refinement of engagement tools, including online and in-person engagement methods, web-based resources, partner communication channels, and other cost-effective outreach methods. • Partner coordination and embedded outreach activities, including meetings attended, community forums, partner events, participation summaries, comments received, and follow-up actions, as appropriate. • Public-facing materials that support a professional MPO presence, including displays, printed materials, website content, and other engagement resources. • Language-access support for public involvement activities, including Spanish-language support where feasible and appropriate Staffing 916 hours – GVMPO Table 8. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 102 GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS MPO Manager 268 Planner I 648 Total GVMPO 916 Total 916 34 Page | 16 Table 9. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 102 Item Cost Engagement supplies & materials $1,000.00 Indirect Costs (10 percent) $5,595.42 Total $6,595.42 Table 10. Funding for Work Activity 102 – Public Involvement and Service FFY2027 Agency PL** State Local* Totals GVMPO $54,155.49 $8,394.16 $62,549.65 TOTALS $54,155.49 $8,394.16 $62,549.65 * 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 2.5 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. Accomplishments in FFY 2026 Continued development of the Long Range Transportation Plan, with work scheduled to support completion of the draft LRTP by September 2026 and adoption by December 2026. MPO staff provided ongoing coordination, technical review, and project management throughout the LRTP process to support schedule, quality control, partner coordination, and consistency with MPO goals, federal planning requirements, and local planning needs. Activities included the following: • October – December 2025: Staff and the consultant team advanced the LRTP vision, goals, and objectives; held a virtual public meeting in December focused on goals and objectives; and completed the Existing Conditions Report. 35 Page | 17 • January – March 2026: Staff and the consultant team advanced project identification, screening, scoring, and financial planning. Work also began on scenario development, project prioritization, recommendations, and the financial plan. • April – June 2026: Staff and the consultant team conducted major public outreach, including open house workshops in each community with five engagement stations at each event. The outreach process gathered new project ideas and documented public concerns and priorities, including support for walking, bicycling, separated bikeways, and other multimodal improvements. Work also continued on scenario development, alternatives analysis, project prioritization, and the financial plan. • July – September 2026: Staff and the consultant team will prepare the draft LRTP document, conduct public review, begin development of performance measure dashboards, and prepare the LRTP for adoption by December 2026. Proposed Activities in FFY 2027 Finalize the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), including final document revisions, public review, committee review, response to comments, and preparation for TPCC adoption. The planned timeline follows: • October 2026 – Public review period for the draft LRTP • November 2026 – Incorporate any public comments, as appropriate; second TTAC review; second TPCC review and consideration of LRTP adoption • December 2026 – Contingency period for final TPCC adoption, if needed due to comments, revisions, or other issues identified near project completion Product Final adopted LRTP, including final document revisions, public comments and responses, committee recommendations, fiscally constrained project list, and TPCC adoption that meets all requirements of 23 USC 134 and 23 CFR Part 450. Staffing 203 hours – GVMPO Table 11. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 300 GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS MPO Manager 155 Planner I 48 Total GVMPO 203 Table 12. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 300 Item Cost Consultant Services $20,000.00 Indirect Costs (10 percent) $1,553.63 Total $21,553.63 36 Page | 18 Table 13. Funding for Work Activity 300 – Long Range Transportation Plan FFY2027 Agency PL** State Local* Totals GVMPO $32,112.42 $4,977.46 $37,089.88 TOTALS $32,112.42 $4,977.46 $37,089.88 * 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 be 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 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 2026 Finalized the Valley Center Spur Background Report. Completion was extended to allow for additional coordination with MDT regarding the previously reviewed intersection treatment. The report was completed under the following timeline: • October 2025: Finalized internal reviews and requested additional input from MDT regarding the previously reviewed four-way intersection treatment. • March 2026: Received MDT’s response. • April 2026: Completed the report. • May 2026: Completed final review. • July 2026: Presented the report to MPO committees for information and discussion. 37 Page | 19 Advanced the Valley Trail Loop scope of work to identify potential regional trail routes connecting Bozeman, Belgrade, and Gallatin County. The schedule was adjusted to prioritize LRTP completion, balance staff workload, and carry study activities into the following Federal Fiscal Year. Work completed included preparing an initial scope of work, meeting with community partners, and participating in a Rails to Trails technical assistance meeting. Staff anticipates releasing procurement documents in August or September 2026, dependent on LRTP progress and available staff capacity. The MPO will utilize donations from partners to fund consultants to assist. Proposed Activities in FFY 2027 Advance development of the Valley Trail Loop study to identify potential regional trail routes connecting Bozeman, Belgrade, and Four Corners in Gallatin County. The study will examine existing and planned trail connections, missing gaps, land ownership and access considerations, implementation challenges, and potential route alternatives. Work will include partner coordination, community engagement, mapping, field review, feasibility review, alternatives analysis, draft and final recommendations, and preparation of adoption materials. Staff anticipates the following general timeline, which may be refined through the scope of work and procurement process: • October–November 2026: Review existing conditions, missing gaps, previous planning efforts, adopted plans, planned projects, land ownership patterns, and key opportunities. • December 2026–January 2027: Conduct background research, mapping, partner coordination, and preliminary route screening. Begin identifying affected property owners, access issues, and potential outreach needs. • February–March 2027: Develop preliminary route alternatives, continue partner coordination, and prepare for field review, landowner outreach, and public engagement as weather allows. • April–June 2027: Conduct field review, route walks or site visits, landowner outreach, public engagement, alternatives analysis, and refinement of potential route recommendations. • June – July 2027: Prepare draft recommendations, including potential route alignments, implementation considerations, and planning-level feasibility considerations. • August–September 2027: Finalize recommendations and present the Valley Trail Loop study for review and potential adoption. Local partners will provide funding contributions to support consultant services for the study. Contributions include $70,000 from the City of Bozeman, $35,000 from the City of Belgrade, and $20,000 from Gallatin County, for a total local contribution of $125,000. Product The end product will be a study identifying 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 645 hours – GVMPO 38 Page | 20 Table 14. Staffing Staffing Hours for Work Activity 301 GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS MPO Manager 460 Planner I 185 Total GVMPO 645 Table 15. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 301 Item Cost Consultant Services $125,000.00 Indirect Costs (10 percent) $4,829.84 Total $4,829.84 Table 16. Funding for Work Activity 301 – Area Plans FFY2027 Agency PL** State Local* Totals GVMPO $45,998.39 $7,129.80 $53,128.20 City of Bozeman $70,000.00 $70,000.00 City of Belgrade $35,000.00 $35,000.00 Gallatin County $20,000.00 $20,000.00 TOTALS $45,998.39 $7,129.80 $125,000 $178,128.20 * 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 Valley Trail Loop sub-area transportation plan with the assistance of consultant services. Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO) A conservative estimated 50 percent of MPO staff time will be supportive of eligible activities as outlined in the IIJA. This percentage accounts for staff time working on pathway study that will be supportive of SATO activities. 302 Transportation Data 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. 39 Page | 21 Accomplishments in FFY 2026 During the previous fiscal year, staff advanced the MPO’s data management, GIS, traffic count, and performance-measure activities to support the metropolitan transportation planning process and development of the LRTP. • Staff obtained and began maintaining socio-economic, land use, and transportation data to support the metropolitan transportation planning process and development of the LRTP. • Staff began developing a stronger GIS foundation for MPO planning work through integration with the City of Bozeman’s ArcGIS Online environment. This included developing internal GIS layers, mapping data collection locations, preparing new maps for LRTP use, and mapping existing planned projects across the region. • Staff began using GIS tools in-house to monitor, organize, and share transportation-related data through maps, data layers, dashboards, public-facing tools, and similar resources. This included creating an online public comment map to collect project ideas during the LRTP process. • Staff coordinated with MDT and participated in traffic count training twice due to staff turnover. The MPO did not complete traffic counts during the reporting period because the Transportation Planner position was not filled until mid-July, leaving insufficient time for staff training and field deployment during the count season. • Staff purchased Continuous Count Station equipment, researched installation requirements, prepared a scope of work for electrical installation, and completed electrical installation for deployment. Due to unforeseen budget constraints associated with the recurring State Allocation, one unit was returned. • Staff collected, reviewed, and analyzed data related to performance measures for inclusion in the LRTP. • The MPO prepared and contributed to maps, graphics, infographics, and other visual communication materials to support public engagement, committee review, and regional transportation planning. • Staff attended relevant trainings, coordinated with partner agencies, and conducted research into best practices for multimodal data collection, transportation data management, GIS integration, traffic count programs, and data visualization. • Due to updated financial projections, staff is proposing to return the two Continuous Count Stations to reduce ongoing financial obligations and preserve PL funds for future planning. Proposed Activities in FFY 2027 The MPO will continue to enhance its transportation data program to support the metropolitan transportation planning process, LRTP implementation, performance tracking, and public information needs. Activities may include: • Collect, maintain, and share traffic count data that supports FHWA requirements, multimodal planning needs, and regional transportation decision-making. • Continue developing an integrated multimodal count program that includes vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, and continuous count station data to support consideration of all modes of transportation in the region-wide metropolitan planning process, LRTP and TIP development, project evaluation and prioritization, and performance-based planning. • Maintain socio-economic, land use, transportation, and related planning data to support the metropolitan transportation planning process. 40 Page | 22 • Continue building GIS capacity through integration with the City of Bozeman’s online GIS platform, including development of MPO data layers, maps, and related planning tools; integrate LRTP-developed GIS layers into usage format for future needs. • Increase in-house use of GIS to organize, analyze, and share transportation-related data. This may include research and early development of a public-facing data hub, dashboard, map viewer, or similar tool, as budget and staff capacity allow. • Collect and analyze remaining or related data needed to support performance measures identified through the LRTP and other MPO planning activities. • Attend relevant trainings and conduct research into best practices for multimodal data collection, data analysis, performance tracking, GIS integration, and transportation data management. • Prepare and contribute to maps, data graphics, infographics, dashboards, and other visual communication materials that help explain transportation conditions, trends, needs, and performance. • Coordinate with MDT on continuous count station administration, data collection procedures, equipment needs, reporting requirements, and related program issues. • Continue working with federal, state, and local agencies to improve performance tracking methods and strengthen the use of performance measures in MPO planning, programming, and data integration. • Explore the development and tracking of local performance goals, including potential measures related to fatalities, serious injuries, multimodal safety, system performance, accessibility, and regional connectivity. • Explore opportunities for additional software, data tools, or analytical platforms to improve understanding of transportation network performance, as budget allows. • Staff is proposing returning the Continuous Count Station due to budget projection and partner installations of continuous counting at signals. Product • Traffic count data and related summaries to support FHWA requirements, multimodal planning needs, and the metropolitan transportation planning process. • Updated socio-economic, land use, transportation, and performance-related datasets to support MPO planning, LRTP implementation, and regional decision-making. • GIS layers, maps, and planning tools integrated with the City of Bozeman’s online GIS platform. • Internal and public-facing maps, dashboards, data graphics, infographics, and other visual communication materials to explain transportation conditions, trends, needs, and performance. • Performance-measure tracking materials, including data summaries related to safety, system performance, accessibility, multimodal travel, and regional connectivity. • Research and documenting lessons learned from development of the MPO’s integrated multimodal count program, including recommended approaches for incorporating bicycle and pedestrian counts into the regional data program. The information may be shared on the MPO website to support peer learning and contribute to the practice. The level of effort may be adjusted based on available staff capacity and other work program priorities. • Potential software, data tools, dashboards, or analytical platforms that could improve the MPO’s ability to monitor and communicate transportation network performance, as budget allows, after potential return of CCS. 41 Page | 23 Staffing 916 hours – GVMPO Table 17. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 302 GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS MPO Manager 150 Transportation Planner 766 Total GVMPO 916 Total 916 Table 18. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 302 Item Cost Software Maintenance for Data Collection Equipment $900.00 Pedestrian Counter Connectivity $600.00 Diamond Connectivity Subscription $900.00 Indirect Costs (10 percent) $5,208.23 Total $7,608.23 Table 19. Funding for Work Activity 302 – Transportation Data FFY2027 Agency PL ** State Local* Totals GVMPO $51,681.52 $8,010.69 $59,692.21 TOTALS $51,681.52 $8,010.69 $59,692.21 * 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 to support transportation planning processes and products for FFY2027. 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 2.5 percent of total MPO staff time in this work element. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 600 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 42 Page | 24 Objective Develop a viable four-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. 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 2026 Staff began work on TIP development in coordination with the LRTP process. This included reviewing the relationship between the LRTP, TIP, and STIP; identifying needed coordination points with MDT, local jurisdictions, and transit partners; and beginning to consider how federally funded and regionally significant projects will move from the LRTP into the MPO’s programming process. Proposed Activities in FFY 2027 Staff will finalize the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in coordination with final LRTP development and adoption. The intent is to place the TIP on the same TPCC agenda as the LRTP so the committee can consider adoption of both documents during the same meeting cycle. 43 Page | 25 Product Adopted Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), coordinated with the adopted LRTP and prepared for integration into the STIP. Staffing 70 hours – GVMPO Table 20. Staffing Hours for Work Activity 600 GVMPO POSITIONS HOURS MPO Manager 55 Planner 15 Total GVMPO 70 Total 70 Table 21. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity 600 Item Cost Indirect Costs (10 percent) $540.82 Total $540.82 Table 22. Funding for Work Activity 600 – TIP FFY2027 Agency PL** State Local* Totals GVMPO $5,150.69 $798.36 $5,949.05 TOTALS $5,150.69 $798.36 $5,949.05 * 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. Other Activities 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. 44 Page | 26 Accomplishments.in.FFY.868❶ None. Proposed Activities in FFY 2027 This work element is utilized for accounting purposes only. No specific work activities may be charged to this work element. The FFY 2027 UPWP includes an estimated $202,435.32 in reserve. Product None. SECTION 3 – FUNDING Table 23. Funding Summary FFY 2027 FUNDING SOURCES FY 2027 WORK ELEMENT PL STATE LOCAL EST. COST 100 Administration $150,642.55 $23,349.77 $173,992.32 101 UPWP $6,751.83 $1,046.54 $7,798.37 102 Public Involvement $54,155.49 $8,394.16 $62,549.65 300 Long Range Plan $32,112.42 $4,977.46 $37,089.88 301 Area Plans $45,998.40 $7,129.80 $125,000 $178,128.20 302 Data $51,681.52 $8,010.69 $59,692.20 600 TIP $5,150.69 $798.36 $5,949.05 900 Reserve $175,268.50 $27,166.82 $202,435.32 TOTAL $521,761.40 $80,873.60 $125,000 $727,634.99 *PL Funds: 86.58% federal share, 13.42% state share. Table 24. Funding Comparison WORK ELEMENT FY 2027 ESTIMATED COST FY 2026 ESTIMATED COST 100 Administration $173,992.32 $147,140.36 101 UPWP $7,798.37 $12,898.83 102 Public Involvement $62,549.65 $43,491.32 300 Long Range Plan $37,089.88 $372,250.24 301 Planning Area Transportation Plans $178,128.80 $23,525.29 302 Data $59,692.21 $90,779.54 600 TIP $5,949.05 $5,313.23 900 Reserve $202,435.32 $59.19 TOTAL $602,635 $695,458 Table 25. Funding Percentages FFY 2027 WORK ELEMENT PL LOCAL TOTAL 45 Page | 27 100 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 Table 26. Staff Months by Work Element Fiscal Year 2027 WORK ELEMENT MPO Manager Planner I TOTAL M.M. 100 5.5 2.0 7.5 101 0.5 0.1 0.6 102 1.5 4.0 5.5 300 1.0 0.3 1.3 301 2.5 1.0 3.5 302 0.5 4.5 5 600 0.5 0.1 0.6 700 900 TOTAL 12 12 24 *This table indicates approximately how many man months staff members work in each element. Table 27. Funding Allocation Projections 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Allocation $442,982 $447,412 $451,886 $456,405 $460,969 Carryover, Adjustments $210,114 $202,435 $198,672 $178,862 ($7,954) Minus State Allocation ($50,461) ($50,966) ($51,475) ($51,990) ($52,510) Total for annual UPWP $602,635 $598,882 $599,083 $583,277 $400,505 100. Program Administration and Coordination 100 Administration $173,992 $182,692 $191,827 $201,418 $211,489 101 UPWP $7,798 $8,188 $8,598 $9,028 $9,479 102 Citizens Involvement $62,550 $65,677 $68,961 $72,409 $76,030 200. Public/Stakeholder Participation and Education 300. Transportation System Data and Plans 300 Long Range Plan $37,090 $18,944 $19,892 $170,886 $179,430 301 Area Trans. Plans $53,128 $55,785 $58,574 $61,503 $64,578 302 Data $59,692 $62,676 $65,810 $69,101 $72,556 600. Metropolitan Transportation Plan 600 TIP $5,949 $6,247 $6,559 $6,887 $7,231 700. Air Quality 46 Page | 28 700 Air Quality $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Balance Total Expenses $400,200 $400,210 $420,221 $591,231 $620,793 Carryover $202,435 $198,672 $178,863 ($7,954) ($220,288) Table 28. Eligible Safe and Accessible Transportation Options (SATO) Planning Activity by Work Element Fiscal Year 2027 WORK ELEMENT FY 2027 ELIGIBLE SATO PLANNING ACTIVITY ESTIMATED COST FY 2026 ELIGIBLE SATO PLANNING ACTIVITY ESTIMATED COST 100 Administration $1,200.00 $0 101 UPWP $0 $0 102 Public Involvement $1,423.86 $0 300 Long Range Plan $0 $5,621.65 301 Planning Area Transportation Plans $26,564.10 $5,621.65 302 Data $1,362.10 $5,621.65 600 TIP $0 $0 700 Air Quality $0 $0 900 Reserve $0 $0 TOTAL $30,550.06 $16,864.95 * 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. 47 Page | 29 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 29.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 Holiday Workers’ Comp Books & Reference Clothing and Uniforms Maintenance Utilities Contracted Services Office Equipment Telephone Consultants & Professional Sv Office Cleaning General Maintenance Contracts Travel/Training Other Other Personal Services Training / In-State Rent Pension GASB68 Travel / Out-of-State Subscriptions Postage Dues & Certifications Insurance Advertising 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. 48 Page | 30 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 30. Funding Sources and Amounts Contained in the UPWP PL* $602,635 TOTAL $602,635 *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, 2026, through September 30, 2027. 49 Page | 31 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 2026 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, City of Bozeman Transportation Advisory Board, and the Montana Transit Association Spring Conference. Staff developed an onboarding package for new Board members and attended new Board member meetings, bi-weekly meetings with the Board Chair, and was appointed as an ex-officio member to the Big Sky Transit District Board. Staff attended training opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills, including Uniform Guidance training, 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 GVUTD and facilitated the bi-monthly Safety Committee meetings. 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 conducted a survey specific to paratransit riders and non-riders identified as eligible. Staff worked with consultants to make updates to the recommendations within the TDP in both the short-term and long-term. Staff and consultants prepared a TDP Memorandum as part of the materials for the GVUTD Board retreat. Staff worked with the Board for adoption of the 2026 Steering Streamline TDP. 50 Page | 32 Staff worked on updating the previously completed Transit Development Plan, including a second community-wide survey and public engagement efforts and stakeholder meetings. 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. Staff worked with the MPO and LRTP consultants to provide transit data, updated the Existing Projects List and developed future transit projects for the MPO’s Call for Projects. 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 implemented an Airport Shuttle Pilot in coordination with the Associated Students of Montana State University. 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. Staff updated Streamline’s annual 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, MDT, and FTA meetings related to transit projects inclusion in the TIP. Staff updated the Existing Projects List and responded to the MPO’s Call for Projects request. Staff continued to review potential updates of the ADA Paratransit Plan and monitored procedures and policies involving ADA accessible fixed route services. Staff coordinated the installation of on-bus ADA technology improvements specific to fixed route services. Staff continued to implement and assess accessibility features on the website. 51 Page | 33 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 2027 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. • 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. • 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 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. • Staff and Board assessment of consultants proposed long-term routes and service delivery options. 52 Page | 34 • Staff will continue to implement short-term service enhancements in the 2026 TDP • Staff will evaluate and update the TDP and long-range strategic plan as necessary. • 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, plan, and research feasibility of, and make recommendations for, future capital needs and investments to support system improvements. • 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. • 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. 53 Page | 35 • Solicit and record public reaction to any modified routes, schedules, education efforts, and technology enhancements. • Assessment of current budgetary impact of recommended improvements. • Staff 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. • 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 • 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. • The proposed activity will produce a compliant and up to date TDP. • 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. • 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. • Monitoring of plans including Transit Asset Management, the Capital Improvement Program, and other relevant plans for related projects. • Annual inclusion of projects in TIP as necessary per FTA regulations. • Amendments to TIP as necessary to include new projects. • Monitoring of plans including the agency ADA Paratransit Plan • Inclusion in community needs assessment evaluation • Coordination with groups and/or governments for accessibility 54 Page | 36 Staffing 2,804 hours for GVUTD Table 31. Staffing Hours for Work Activity - TSM HRDC POSITIONS HOURS Director 1,698 Coordinator 1,106 Total 2,804 Table 32. Non-personnel Costs for Work Activity - TSM Attorney Costs $3,000 Hire Facilitator for GVUTD Board Strategic Plan $3,000 Staff Training $5,000 Total $11,000 Table 33. Funding for Work Activity – TSM FFY 2026 Agency Local* 5303** Totals GVUTD $28,821 $115,283 $144,104 TOTALS $28,821 $115,283 $144,104 *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. 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. 55 Page | 37 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. Functional Agency Responsibility The GVUTD 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. 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. Functional Agency Responsibility HRDC will continue to coordinate the development of a coordinated transportation system and community participation. 56 Page | 38 TRANSIT FUNDING Table 34. Transit Funding Summary FFY 2027 FUNDING SOURCES FFY2027 HOURS WORK ELEMENT 5303* LOCAL EST. COST 44.21.00 Program Support & Administration 01-Transit System Management (TSM) $115,283 $28,821 $144,104 2,804 44.24.00 Short Range Transp. Planning 01-Transit Development Plan (TDP) $0 $0 $0 0 02-Future Service Analysis and Enhanc. $2,400 $600 $3,000 0 03-Current Service Analysis and Enhanc. $4,000 $1,000 $5,000 0 44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Prog. 01-TIP $0 $0 $0 0 44.27.00 Other Activities 01-Implementation of the ADA $0 $0 $0 0 TOTAL $115,283 $28,821 $144,104 2,804 *5303 Funds: 80% federal share, 20% state share. Table 35. Transit Estimated Costs FFY 2027 WORK ELEMENT FY 2027 ESTIMATED COST FY2026 ESTIMATED COST 44.21.00 Program Support & Administration 01-Transit System Management (TSM) $144,104 $50,994 44.24.00 Short Range Transp. Planning 01-Transit Development Plan (TDP) $0 $16,824 02-Future Service Analysis and Enhanc. $0 $16,674 03-Current Service Analysis and Enhanc. $0 $29,867 44.25.00 Transportation Improvement Prog. 01-TIP $0 $2,099 44.27.00 Other Activities 01-Implementation of the ADA $0 $4,923 TOTAL $144,104 $121,381 Table 36. Transit Funding Percentages Federal Fiscal Year 2027 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 57 Page | 39 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 37. Transit Staff Months by Work Element Fiscal Year 2027 WORK ELEMENT Director Operations Coordinator TOTAL M.M. 44.21.00 01 9.9 6.3 16.2 44.24.00 01 02 03 44.25.00 01 44.27.00 01 TOTAL 9.9 6.3 16.2 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 FTA funding ratio for all categories is 20% local, 80% federal. 58