Missoula’s transportation plan heavy on non-motorized travel, light on discretionary funding

While the recommendations in the new Long Range Transportation Plan begin to emerge, the future of mobility remains in flux, as does the funding that’s needed to build and maintain the system.

One bill to revoke the local-option gas tax passed the Montana Legislature and now waits for the governor’s signature. It was adopted by Missoula voters just last year and demonstrates how quickly funding sources can appear and vanish.

And that makes it harder to plan for future transportation needs in a city growing by 2% annually.

Martin Kidston

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