VIDEO - Decarbonize Your Transportation: Bikes, EVs, Buses, Trains
This was the second in our Systems Change series, where we looked at personal actions we can take to make a positive impact, and examine how those actions bridge into system-wide changes. We focused on what’s happening in Missoula and greater Montana to promote the decarbonization of our transportation system, and ways for Montanans to make change in their personal lives, and beyond.
Panelists included:
Amy Cilimburg, Executive Director, Climate Smart Missoula and Mountain Line Board of Directors
Jim Coulter, Flannagan Motors
Jessica Dougherty Goodburn, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Dave Strohmeier, Missoula County Commissioner - Big Sky Rail Authority
RESOURCES FROM OUR CONVERSATION
BIG PICTURE MISSOULA
If you are interested in the ongoing Long-Range Transportation Plan efforts and how to get involved or comment, that website is here: https://www.missoulampo.com/long-range-transportation-plan
BIKES
Bicycle and Pedestrian Office, City of Missoula: Your point of contact for issues in your neighborhood, and for rapid-install traffic circles.
Missoula in Motion Commuter Resources
Journeys from Home: education and organizing in schools
Free Cycles: bike construction and education for everyone
Engage Missoula: Public engagement website for the city of Missoula, great way to provide public comment and advocate for more sustainable transportation options in development projects
EVs (Electric Vehicles)
More on EVs from Climate Smart
BUSES
Ride the bus! https://www.mountainline.com
Support the Mountain Line mill levy increase on your ballot, and by spreading the word: write an LTE, share on social media, email your friends. Contact Amy with questions (info above). More information at https://www.mountainline.com/mill-levy/ and https://www.friendsofmountainline.org/
TRAINS
Big Sky Rail Authority
Go to www.montanapassengerrailsummit.org and click on “join us.” That will allow you to get on our mailing list and also fill out a comment field to indicate what you might be interested in helping with. If you are interested in assisting with the formation of an All Aboard Montana passenger rail advocacy non-profit, you should indicate so in this comment field.
Let your elected officials know that you want expanded passenger rail service! This includes, in order of priority:
Montana’s congressional delegation,
county commissioners,
municipal elected officials,
governor, and
state legislators.
Photo credit Loco Steve