Live bus tracking is available through our website at www.mountainline.com.

Phone:   721-3333

As of 11:15 am, all routes are operating on published times.

These routes are unable to travel on normal routing:

• Route 12 is unable to access Parkview and is using High Park.

However, due to road  conditions and traffic, buses may be a few minutes late.  Live bus tracking is available through our website at www.mountainline.com.

Phone:   721-3333

These routes are unable to travel on normal routing:

• Route 4 is unable to access Zaug.  The bus is using Highway 200 instead.
• Route 5 is currently unable the upper loop.  The bus will turn left on Creek Crossing, right on Timberline, right on Lincolnwood Road and right onto Lincolnwood/Rattlesnake.
• Route 5 is unable to access the Duncan Drive area.  Catch the bus on at Lolo and Raymond.
• Route 7 is unable to access Burlington and is using Mount instead.
• Route 12 is unable to access Parkview and is using High Park.

However, due to road  conditions and traffic, buses may be a few minutes late.  Live bus tracking is available through our website at www.mountainline.com.

Phone:   721-3333

• Route 5 is currently unable to access the Lincolnwood and Lincoln Road area and is using Creek Crossing.
• Route 7 is unable to access 36^th St and is using 39^th St and Paxson.
• Route 7 is unable to access Burlington, Bow & Central and is using Mount, Stephens and Brooks.
• Route 12 is unable to access Parkview and is using High Park.

However, due to the weather conditions buses may be a few minutes late.  Live bus tracking is available through our website at www.mountainline.com

Routing conditions may change during the day so feel free to call our office or check our website.

Phone:   721-3333

For more info about the new Adopt-A-Stop Program, visit the PROGRAM PAGE or call the Mountain Line office at (406) 543-8386!

The agency has recently introduced free Wi-Fi, provided by Community Medical Center, on all routes, and BusTracker technology that allows Mountain Line customers to interact with their bus in real time.  In early 2012, the agency plans to rehabilitate the Downtown Transfer Center, which will include construction of Missoula’s first bike station.

The Transportation District is currently undergoing short and long-range planning.  Those wishing to provide comment on the future services to be provided by Mountain Line are encouraged to take an online survey through Sunday, November 13^th on the agency’s web-site at www.mountainline.com.  After November 13^th, the information obtained at public planning workshops and via the online survey will be evaluated and used to create several service alternatives for public review.  A second round of workshops will be held in January to allow for further community input.

How Does it Work?

CLICK HERE to report a problem with the bus tracker site.

According to General Manager Michael Tree, the ridership increases point to the growing popularity of Mountain Line as a convenient transportation option in the community.  Additions like free onboard Wi-Fi, provided by Community Medical Center, and the upcoming ‘Bus Tracker’ technology that interacts with customers in real time to provide bus arrival times at stops throughout the system, help to make Mountain Line a practical form of transportation for all lifestyles.

Bus ridership is also affected by the fire season that tends to sweep local forests in late summer and early fall.  According to Tree, “Public transportation is an inexpensive and healthy option, and can be especially beneficial to the public when the air quality is already poor.”  With fire season in full swing, Mountain Line continues to provide free rides when the City County Health Department reports air quality at unhealthy levels.

Looking into the future, the transit agency will conduct an operational analysis this fall with the goal of creating a long range transportation plan to further enhance the convenience and accessibility of the system. 

For more information on the record-setting ridership on Mountain Line or upcoming planning efforts, please call (406) 543-8386.

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Outbound buses will travel west on 39^th Street, turning left onto Weeping Willow and right into the first aisle of the Wal-Mart parking lot.  Buses will then loop around the east side of the parking lot and exit onto Weeping Willow to continue inbound.

Call the Mountain Line office with further questions!

CLICK HERE to see an informational flyer addressing these changes.

CLICK HERE to see the flyer for more information.

According to Mountain Line General Manager Michael Tree, the increases point to the growing convenience of Mountain Line as a viable transportation alternative in the community.  Additions like free onboard Wi-Fi provided by Community Medical Center and the upcoming “where’s my bus technology” that interacts with customers in real time to provide bus arrival times make Mountain Line practical for all lifestyles.

Looking to the future, the transit agency will be conducting an operational analysis this fall to further enhance convenience and accessibility.  Don MacArthur, Chair of the Mountain Line Board of Directors, adds, “We’re excited to be on the drive towards a million rides a year.  The goal is just around the corner.”

FY2012 Budget

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving public comment on MUTD board action requesting a permissive medical levy provided for by the MT legislature.  This hearing will be held July 11, 2011 during the MUTD Board of Directors meeting at 12:00 pm at the Mountain Line Offices, 1221 Shakespeare, Missoula, MT.  Contact Laurie Belcher, Business Manager, at 1221 Shakespeare, Missoula, MT 59802 or 406-543-8386 for further information.

 All Mountain Line outlets will begin selling these passes on June 16^th.   11-Ride passes will not be changed. 

Call our office with any questions!  (406) 721-3333

A special thanks goes out to our 2011 Kids Ride Free Sponsors:  Allied Waste, Missoula Federal Credit Union, Missoula In Motion, the Montana Radio Company, St. Patrick Hospital, and Southgate Mall!

From May 22nd through the 24th,  bus operators and maintenance personnel from across the country competed in live challenges and completed written exams as a part of the Roadeo.  After the first round of the customer service challenge, which featured an interview panel and tough questions, Bryan was one of only seven finalists to advance.  The second round of the competition featured an on-stage challenge that featured Bryan sitting in a simulated bus and handling a host of customer service issues.  After successfully completing the exercises, Bryan was announced the challenge champion at an awards banquet held on the 24^th.

Bryan comments, “The bus driving skills test and Customer Service Challenge were a lot of fun.  I was nervous, but feel that the competition fit the talents God has given me, which (allow me to) provide the best service possible in a compassionate way.”

During the 11 years Bryan has worked for Mountain Line, he has not had a preventable accident and has represented Missoula and the State of Montana at the American Public Transit Association’s International Bus Roadeo on four different occasions.  In 2010, he received Mountain Line’s Customer Service Award.

Effective June 13, 2011, and continuing through the Comprehensive Operational Analysis in the fall of 2011, buses will discontinue traveling along Redwood Street and Woodland Avenue on the West side of the Rattlesnake.

 All route 5 buses will continue traveling North along Duncan Drive to a turnaround area located just South of the Peas Farm.  Buses will then return to Lolo Street along Duncan Drive.  Passengers will be able to access buses along Duncan Drive.

FOR A MAP OF THE ROUTING CHANGES, CLICK HERE.

If you have questions or comments, please call our office at (406) 721-3333.

Congratulations to Betty Blocker, the winner of our iPad 2 giveaway! Mayor Engen drew her name at the Wi-Fi Unveiling Event.  Thanks to Community Medical Center and Mountain Line, Betty will be enjoying a new iPad 2.  Come take a ride and surf the internet on the bus!

Thanks for riding The Line, Missoula!

Transit Guidelines in Project Development is organized into several sections corresponding with facility decisions.  Sections 2 & 3 (Transit Friendly Urban Design and Transit Priority Measures) describe the general relationship between transit service and the built environment, in addition to several concepts and technologies widely used today to improve bus service and reduce travel time.

Section 4 (MUTD Fleet Characteristics) discusses the physical attributes of MUTD equipment including dimensions, turning radii, and curb weight.  The purpose of this is to guide local officials, facility developers and owners on the size of MUTD equipment to ensure that Mountain Line vehicles can access developments.

Section 5 provides guidance on the design of streets and intersections (Streets and Intersections) to facilitate transit utilization and operations.  This section contains guidance on street geometry, such as curb radii for intersections where transit service operates.  Section 6 (Transit Facilities Design) discusses specific designs for transit amenities including bus stops, bus shelters, and bus turnouts.

As the publication is currently in its draft stage, we are appreciative of your review and remarks.  Please feel free to send comments in writing to Michael Tree at mtree@mountainline.com or through the mail to 1221 Shakespeare, Missoula, Mt  59803.  Please have comments delivered by Friday, March 4, 2011. 

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