Bozeman, Montana is one of the fastest-growing micropolitan areas in the country, yet the Streamline bus network is largely the same as when it was first designed in 2006. Redesign Streamline 2020 offered a fresh look at the travel demands of this growing area and how transit service can be optimized to meet these demands. TMD developed short- and long-range recommendations to provide effective and efficient service using strategic network design and operations practices as well as funding strategies to ensure the sustainability of Streamline service. TMD also developed the schedules for the revised service and created the public facing timetables.The recommendations were implemented in August 2021 and were well-received by the community.
Following implementation of Redesign Streamline 2020 plan, the FTA recognized Streamline as one of six Outstanding Rural Transit Agencies that have gone above and beyond for their communities amid the pandemic. Streamline was a recipient of the “Connecting Rural Communities” Award for their exemplary work during the pandemic to provide transportation to essential workers and improve the quality of life in their communities. The Redesign Streamline 2020 study was also voted #1 Best Use of Taxpayer Dollars in Bozeman’s Choice Awards.
TMD was recently hired by HRDC to undertake an update of the TDP to reflect changes planned in the next three to five years, and ensure HRDC’s transit services are meeting the growing and evolving needs of the Gallatin Valley.
