GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The Great Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released the 2024 Great Falls Area Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for public review.
According to a press release from the city, the plan focuses on the broader Great Falls area and is intended to assist planning partners and the community in guiding transportation infrastructure investments based on system needs and anticipated developments over the next 20 years.
Over 90 recommendations and improvement projects are set to enhance the area’s transportation system. These projects aim to ensure roadways are safe and can accommodate existing and future travel demands through the year 2045. Additionally, nearly 170 non-motorized recommendations are included in the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). These include shared use paths, sidewalks, bike facilities, and spot improvements. The goal is to develop a safe, connected, and efficient multimodal transportation network.
The Great Falls Area LRTP is intended to be a collaborative effort among the MPO, City of Great Falls, Cascade County, Great Falls Transit District, the Montana Department of Transportation, stakeholders, and the public.
Now, they are looking for community input, emphasizing the importance of public participation. They encouraged the community to share concerns, thoughts, and other feedback with the project team to help refine the final Plan. The deadline for participation and feedback is Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
According to the city, following the public review period, the planning team will review and consider all public comments and address feedback as appropriate.
The revised plan will be presented to the Great Falls Technical Advisory Committee, Policy Coordinating Committee, and City and County Commissions for approval and adoption over the following weeks.
Comments can be submitted at any time to the project manager, Scott Randall, via email at srandall@rpa-hln.com, by phone at 406-447-5005, or by mail at 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, MT 59601.
