A stretch of an old railroad bed abandoned long ago could become the newest segment of the Great American Trail once the city and airport flesh out a plan.
The number of passengers boarding a flight from Missoula Montana Airport increased 4.1% in April, and with new routes starting in May, the figures should continue to climb, making 2024 another record year, officials said Tuesday.
Sneed Collard writes, "In an era when climate change threatens our collective future, oversized vehicles move us in exactly the wrong direction on conserving our planet’s resources. Car companies and large vehicle owners know this."
As the year marches on, the City of Missoula will sharpen its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan, which could find its way into code reform and how the city prepares for changes in transportation and technology.
Utah and Montana are among 16 states suing California over a rule aimed at curbing air pollution that, according to a complaint signed by several attorneys general, “violates the Constitution and threatens our Nation’s economic security.”
Terry Murphy writes, "If farmers are forced to utilize a battery electric vehicle, shipment of crops, and ultimately supply chains could face serious disruptions and price increases."
A transportation survey sponsored by Missoula's Metropolitan Planning Organization found that a growing number of people see the city's transportation system in decline – a response that took some members by surprise.
Plans to design and construct a roundabout on West Broadway won official approval from the Missoula City Council on Monday, though some expressed reluctance in not having seen a specific design.