2701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT
Mailing: PO Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620-1001
This division provides a broad range of multimodal planning programs that support MDT's efforts to plan for and manage Montana's multimodal transportation system. The division includes the Transit and Safety Bureau and Modal Operations.
Multimodal Planning Bureau
The bureau develops and implements the programs, processes, systems, and planning products necessary to make informed policy and programming decisions. Bureau responsibilities include state rail, the statewide multimodal transportation planning process; air quality planning and programs; tourism, economic development, trade corridor, and freight planning and programs; bicycle and pedestrian planning; publications and public outreach; and development of special studies and research products such as reports requested by the Legislature. Bureau responsibilities also include statewide and urban planning and program administration.
Transit and Safety Bureau
The bureau manages funding programs from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as well as the Emergency Medical Services grants and some limited state transit funds. Staff allocates funds from various program sources and assists grantees to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations associated with the use of these funds. The bureau also coordinates the Systems Impact Analysis Process (SIAP) reviews for large developments and facilities impacting state roadways and non–MDT–initiated environmental review processes.