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June 1976
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Missoula Urban Transportation District was created by the voters by more than a 2 to 1 ratio.
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September 1977
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Mountain Line Headquarters set up at Tabers Truck Service Center in East
Missoula
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December 1977
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Service begins on three routes using four used buses. Fare - .25
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May 1978
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Six routes added and 10 new buses placed in
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October 1978
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Service to East Missoula and Bonner added.
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September 1979
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Service to the pulp mill, White Pine and Louisiana Pacific added.
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April 1980
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Ridership increased over 40% due to a sharp increase in gas
prices.
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May 1980 |
Headquarters moved to new facility at 1221 Shakespeare. Also the day of the Mount St. Helen’s eruption.
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July 1981
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Fare increased to .35
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March 1983
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Service to Missoula County Airport added.
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September 1984
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Fare increased to .40
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May 1986
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Fare reduced to .25
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April 1987
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Fare increased to .30
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June 1988
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Fare increase to .40
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May 1990
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Fare increase to .50
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December 1991
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Four large buses and two paratransit buses placed in service.
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September 1992
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Fare increase to .65
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December 1992
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Main transfer point moved from Main and Pattee Streets to the front of the County Courthouse on Broadway.
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July 1995
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Fare increased to .85
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October 1996
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Mountain Line switches from contract management to local management.
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November 1996
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Downtown circulator trolley placed in service through a partnership with the Missoula Redevelopment Agency and the Missoula Parking Commission.
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June 1997
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Beginning of the successful Kids Ride Free program for June, July & August.
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November 1997
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Youth fares lowered to .25
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February 1999
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New air conditioned buses placed in service.
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April 2000
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Transfer Center at 200 W Pine opens. Off street transfer facility with climate controlled indoor waiting area, restrooms and coffee shop.
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January 2001
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Four new buses placed in service making the Mountain Line bus fleet 100% Americans with Disabilities Act accessible.
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