Transportation-related Links:
Local Transportation Service Providers
- ASUM Office of Transportation » The Associated Students of The University of Montana’s (ASUM) Office of Transportation promotes and provides transportation options and awareness to The University of Montana campus community. ASUM operates several bus routes on and around the UM campus.
- Bitterroot Bus » BitterRoot Bus provides on-demand curb-to-curb public transportation in Ravalli County.
- Missoula Parking Commission » The Missoula Parking Commission (MPC) works with government, business, and citizens to provide and manage parking and parking alternatives.
- Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association » The Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association (MR TMA) coordinates car and van pools for commuters in and around the Missoula area.
- University of Montana Office of Public Safety » The UM Office of Public Saftey manages the parking resources on The University of Montana campus.
Regional Transportation Service Providers
- Amtrak » Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail service throughout the United States. There is not currently passenger rail service to Missoula, and the closest Amtrak stations are in Whitefish, MT and Spokane, WA.
- Greyhound Lines » Greyhound provides intercity bus service throughout North America with two eastbound and west bound buses departing from Missoula each day.
- Rimrock Stages » Rimrock Stages (Trailways) provides intercity bus transportation throughout Montana.
Transportation Planning and Funding Agencies
- City of Missoula Public Works Department » The purpose of the Public Works Department is to promote and oversee construction and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure, including a variety of transportation infrastructure, such as streets, sidewalks, traffic signals and signs, and street lights.
- Federal Transit Administration » The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocates funding to support a variety of locally planned, constructed, and operated public transportation systems throughout the United States.
- Local Government Transportation Committees » The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC) develops transportation plans as a part of the comprehensive regional planning for the Missoula urban area. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) provides technical advice to TPCC.
- Missoula City-County Office of Planning and Grants: Transportation Planning Division » The Transportation Planning Division’s mission is to plan and program a safe and efficient transportation system for the Missoula area that increases access and mobility, improves the environment and supports economic development.
- State of Montana Department of Transportation » The Montana Department of Transportation’s (MDT) mission is to serve the public by providing a transportation system and services that emphasize quality, safety, cost effectiveness, economic vitality and sensitivity to the environment.
Transportation Programs and Information Resources
- Bike/Walk Alliance for Missoula » The Bike/Walk Alliance for Missoula (BWAM) is a non-profit, member-driven organization that promotes bicycling and walking for everyday transportation and recreation.
- City of Missoula Bicycle / Pedestrian Program » This City of Missoula’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program’s mission is to reduce single-occupant motorized vehicle use and enhance non-motorized transportation options.
- Missoula in Motion » Missoula in Motion is an organization designed to help local businesses, institutions and individuals reduce traffic and improve air quality in Missoula while saving everyone time and money.
- Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation » The Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation (MIST) is a citizen-based non-profit organization based in Missoula. MIST operates the popular “Free Cycles” community bicycle shop and hosts events and forums promoting sustainable transportation.
- Montana Public Transportation Information » This site provides information on public transportation throughout Montana, including local bus transit and intercity bus, rail, air transportation options.
