The Downtown ADA Ramp Installation Project was recently funded by the MDT Transportation Alternative Project. The grant, totaling $587,384, will provide ADA-friendly sidewalk ramp improvements in many key locations throughout downtown Helena. Congratulations!
The Transportation Coordinating Committee is beginning to work on updating the Greater Helena Area Transportation Plan. The Plan coordinates analysis of the transportation systems within the city of Helena and the entire Lewis & Clark County to recommend future improvements. Robert Peccia & Associates and Alta will be working as consultants with TCC on the project. Chapter 6 of the plan is the Non-Motorized section, and Alta is looking for a lot of public involvement to write it. There will be a public meeting in April to hear ideas from the
community on the needs of non-motorized transportation in Helena. There will also be a website and Facebook group to keep the public updated on what's being discussed. This Transportation Plan Update will guide decisions for the next ten years, so this is an exciting opportunity for change in the community!
Public Transit was discussed in detail at this weeks Administrative Meeting. Helena Area Transit Service's Five Year Transit Development Plan was funded for Phase Two, which is focused on improving and increasing fixed route service in Helena, while still continuing their excellent curb-to-curb service. More details to come as this plan further develops.
