HomeMy WebLinkAbout21- Letter of Concurrance - MDT Bridger Drive Speed Study
October 26, 2021
William Fogarty
MDT – Butte District Administrator
3751 Wynne
PO Box 3068
Butte, MT 59702
RE: MT-86/Bridger Drive Speed Study
Dear Mr. Fogarty:
Thank you for forwarding the referenced speed study to the City of Bozeman for
comments or concurrence. The City of Bozeman agrees with the results and
recommendations from the study along Bridger Drive (MT 86) from Griffin Drive to
the east city limit boundary.
Given the recent development of Story Mill Community Park on the south side of
Bridger Drive between Griffin Drive and Story Mill Road as well as increasing
commercial and residential development on the north side of Bridger Drive through
this stretch, we are concerned with the speeds that are recorded in the area. We
have seen an increase in pedestrian crossings at Bridger Center Drive and Birdie
Drive that appear to be associated with Story Mill Community Park. As stated in the
report, “Within their respective boundaries the 35 mph and 45 mph speed zones
along the study segment are consistently below the 85th percentile speeds and the
upper limit of the pace.” We recognize that current land use and speeds may not
currently indicate a reduced speed limit in the area of the park but we ask that you
consider the potential need for a reduced speed limit in the near future and consider
improved pedestrian crossings for park users.
Given the current data, we concur with the findings of the study and the
recommendation for no changes in the speed limit configuration.
Thank you for your consideration,
City of Bozeman, City Manager and Commission
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Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
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