Transportation

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Retrofitting electric railways for the future

The autonomous railcars boost efficiency and reduce costs

Missoula chipping away at updated Long Range Transportation Plan

With an eye on future transportation, the City of Missoula is chipping away at its Long-Range Transportation Plan and prioritizing roughly 200 projects – many of which have no funding.

Dustup brewing over a roundabout in Ravalli County – “Lions and Tigers and Bears… Oh MY!”

Opponents say the proposal for Highway 93 an example of ‘woke’ ideology; traffic officials maintain the change is needed for the dangerous intersection.

Electric school buses are the future we deserve

The largest mass transit system in the United States is overdue for an upgrade.

Climate Connections: Navigating Missoula’s electric vehicle future – Upcoming Events

Electric vehicles seem to be everywhere these days—around town, online, in the news. While the vehicles that get the most publicity are often futuristic ones toting a high price tag, for many people, an electric vehicle can be a practical, affordable choice. With point-of-sale tax credits up to $7,500 and reduced fuel and maintenance costs, they can fit into a lot of budgets.

What Do Cities Need? MetroLab Program Intends to Find Out

Its newly launched Local Government Research and Development Agenda, a nationwide undertaking, looks to provide research and science to cities. Interviews and workshops with 20 munis are underway.

Montana’s Legislative Transportation Interim Committee Considering Autonomous Vehicle Legislation

PD 68 (formerly PD 65): An act providing for the use of autonomous vehicles on state public highways
PD 66: An act allowing the platooning of vehicles

California issues draft regulations for operating autonomous trucks

The state agency is planning a framework which would initially require safety drivers for both light- and heavy-duty operations.

Montana housing task force suggests limiting urban parking requirements

A recommendation in new report would prevent Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman and Helena from enforcing parking requirements for new development in an effort to spur home construction.

Transforming Kalispell’s Transportation

As the city’s population grows and major developments within the municipality come to fruition, officials are working to upgrade Kalispell’s road infrastructure to bring connectivity and safety to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists

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