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| Date: | 09/22/2022 |
| Title: | City of Billings MET Transit - 5 Year Development Plan |
| Presented by: | Scott Walker |
| Department: | Planning & Community Services |
| Presentation: | Yes |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Transportation Advisory Committee, (TAC) forward a recommendation of approval of the City of Billings MET Transit-5 Year Transit Development Plan to the City/County Planning Board MPO, the City and County Governing bodies, and the Policy Coordinating Committee, (PCC).
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
MET Transit is presenting the Billings MET Transit-5-Year Transit Development Plan for TAC review and recommendation to the Billings Metropolitan Planning Organization, (MPO), for Planning Board review, City Council, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Billings Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC).
The City of Billings MET Transit Division identified the need to conduct a Transit Development Plan update to assess the current state of the transit system and develop recommended strategies for improvement. The most recent Transit Development Plan undertaken by the Division was finalized in 2015. With Billings experiencing significant growth in recent years and considering the recent passage of increased transit funding at the Federal level, having an approved and feasible plan in place is essential for MET continuing to provide effective transit services in the Billings area. This plan has been developed by MET Transit in conjunction with SRF Consulting and takes into consideration public comment received via survey and three public meetings. SRF Consulting will present during the meeting.
The City of Billings MET Transit Division identified the need to conduct a Transit Development Plan update to assess the current state of the transit system and develop recommended strategies for improvement. The most recent Transit Development Plan undertaken by the Division was finalized in 2015. With Billings experiencing significant growth in recent years and considering the recent passage of increased transit funding at the Federal level, having an approved and feasible plan in place is essential for MET continuing to provide effective transit services in the Billings area. This plan has been developed by MET Transit in conjunction with SRF Consulting and takes into consideration public comment received via survey and three public meetings. SRF Consulting will present during the meeting.
STAKEHOLDERS
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES
Not Applicable
FISCAL EFFECTS
Not Applicable.
SUMMARY
Not Applicable.