Mountain Line Announces New Adopt-A-Stop Program

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Is there a Mountain Line stop in your neighborhood that could use some TLC?  Mountain Line’s new Adopt-A-Stop Program is providing Missoulians with a new reason to help out at their neighborhood bus stops!  The program asks participants to sign up to ‘adopt’ a bus stop, and help with trash collection weekly to keep the area around the stop looking its best.  In appreciation for their participation, Adopt-A-Stop partners will receive recognition on the Mountain Line website and Facebook page, as well as a plaque on the shelter or bench at their selected stop.

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

Mountain Line Sets October Ridership Record

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

MISSOULA, MONTANA (November 7, 2011) —The Missoula Urban Transportation District, operators of the popular Mountain Line bus system, announced in early November that it provided a record breaking 79,173 rides to customers in the month of October—a 10% or 7,284 ride increase over the 2010 October total.  According to Mountain Line’s General Manager, Michael Tree, the record represents the highest October ridership in the agency’s 34 year history, and the ninth record-breaking month in the last year.

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.

Changes to the Route 7 Around Wal-Mart

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

The Following is the Current Routing for
Route 7 around Wal-Mart:

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.

Park and Ride Service to the Western Montana Fair!

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Mountain Line will be providing park-and-ride service to the Western Montana Fairgrounds from August 9-13th!  Park for FREE at Southgate Mall, Dornblaser or the Lewis & Clark Transfer Center and ride to the fair!  Get a coupon for $1 off gate admission when you ride! 

CLICK HERE to see the flyer for more information.

New 31-Day Passes Now Available

Monday, June 20th, 2011

Beginning June 16^th, Mountain Line will change the look and functionality of our monthly passes.  Instead of selling passes for a calendar month, new 31-day passes will be available.  These passes will be valid for 31 days from the time the pass is first used.  The 31-day time perimeter will not be initiated until the pass is inserted into the farebox and an expiration date and time is printed on the back of the pass (sample below). 

 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

Don’t Forget: Kids Ride Free ALL SUMMER LONG!

Friday, June 10th, 2011

The weather’s getting warmer, and now that school’s out, the kids will want to get outside and enjoy it!  Thanks to our generous sponsors, KIDS RIDE FREE all summer long– so let the kids take the bus to the Splash Park, to the Mall, or anywhere they want to go!

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!