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MDT LegislativeAgenda

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PassengerAssistance

ClassesPage 2

Straehl ReceivesAwardPage 3

ProjectNomination

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Special FocusSpeed Zones

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Montana’s WhiteCrosses

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TransportationRelated WWW

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Special InsertMDT Contacts

Montana’s highways will bebetter maintained and somemight become scenic byways ifMontana’s 55th Legislatureapproves legislation supportedby the Montana Department ofTransportation (MDT).

maintenance employee is now respon-sible for approximately eight more milesof highway than an employee in 1980.Although MDT’s Maintenance employ-ees “work smarter” than they did in 1980,maintaining current level winter mainte-nance is a constant challenge. In fact, forFY96 the only way to maintain at currentlevels was by overrunning our Mainte-nance Program personal services budget.A similar overrun is projected for FY97.

To address this problem, MDT is seekingapproval from the Legislature to restore48 of the Maintenance FTE’s lost over thelast 16 years. These positions would befilled throughout Montana to insure eacharea maintains the current level ofhighway maintenance.

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Improved Highway Maintenance

The maintenance of Montana’s majorhighways is critical to Montana’seconomic health and the safety ofresidents and nonresidents who drivethese highways. For example, over 8million out-of-state visitors enterMontana each year by highway. Thesevisitors contribute over $1 billion to theState’s economy. These highways alsocarry Montana’s agricultural productsto rail lines and manufactured goodsand food to Montana’s communities.

MDT is pursuing two legislativeinitiatives that will help insure thesehighways continue to meet thesecritical needs in the future.

Additional Maintenance Positions

Since 1980, MDT has lost 115 full-timeequivalent (FTE) positions from it’sMaintenance Program. Of thesereductions, 76 of them came during the1995 legislative session when MDTwas asked to reduce overall FTE levelsby five percent. During the sameperiod, the department has added morethan 1700 lane miles of maintenanceresponsibility. This means that each

MDT�sInformation Handbookfor the 55th Legislature

is now available.

Call 1-800-714-7296 torequest a copy or down-load from our Internet

Homepage at:http://www.mdt.mt.gov

January 1997Published Quarterly by the Montana Department of Transportation

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MDT Planning Division Updates

THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING NEWSLINE is published quarterly by the Montana Department ofTransportation, Transportation Planning Division. The preparation of this newsletter is financed through theFederal Highway Administration’s Statewide Planning and Research Program. Articles appearing in theTransportation Planning Newsletter are contributed by the staff of the MDT Transportation Planning Division.

Why was MDT�s First Annual TransportationPlanning Conference Cancelled?

Although more than 700 people were notified via postcards and fly-ers of this planning-oriented conference, only 14 registrants had con-firmed by the registration deadline. The goal of this conference wasto provide our customers an opportunity to learn more about manyof the programs the division is involved in, and give participants achance to ask questions, share their concerns, and discuss ways wecan improve the way we manage these programs.

The division felt the cost and time involved to proceed with the con-ference would far outweigh the benefit to the few people that regis-

tered. Therefore the decision was made to cancel.

We are now soliciting comments from you -OUR PUBLIC on what we can do to better informyou. Call our toll free line at 1-800-714-7296 withyour thoughts and comments.

Great Falls TransitDriver Competes atNational Bus Roadeo

Dick Dahlen of Great Falls Transitcompeted in the 35-foot bus classOctober 8 in Anaheim, California af-ter winning the Montana full-size busclass.

He placed 26th out of 46 drivers en-tered in the 1996 American PublicTransportation Association Interna-tional Bus Operators Roadeo. Theroadeo was a tremendous experi-ence.” Dahlen said. “It was a greathonor to represent Montana and GreatFalls Transit.”

Congratulations Dick!

MDT’s Guide to Public InvolvementNow Available

The “Draft Public Involvement Process Handbook”was distributed for public review and comment in Au-gust and September. We received over 200 requestsfrom readers who received notification via postcards,newspaper ads and MDT’s Internet Homepage. Morethan 14% of the requests came via the Internet.

In response to questions and suggestions, the revised publication in-cludes more project specific information. The name was changed toavoid confusion with another MDT publication which provides guid-ance to department employees responsible for developing public involve-ment plans for highway projects. Other changes include improved graph-ics and more information on how to contact key MDT offices.

Thanks to everyone that provided comments and suggestions!Please call 1-800-714-7296 to request the revised version

or download from our Internet Homepage at:http://www.mdt.mt.gov.

Passenger AssistanceClasses Given AcrossState

John Robinson, Training and Develop-ment Specialist in MDT’s Transit Sec-tion, conducted nine “Passenger Serviceand Safety” workshops during 1996.

More than 100 transit drivers across thestate attended courses this year. Thetraining focused on the proper handlingof the physically disabled passengerwho must use walkers, canes, crutches,or wheelchairs. “Hands on” trainingincludes everything from assisting thevisually impaired to proper hydraulicwheelchair lift operating procedures.

Upon completion of the course, partici-pants must pass a test with 90% accu-racy before they receive a diploma andbecome fully certified in Passenger Ser-vice and Safety.

For further information regarding thisclass contact John Robinson at(406)444-6120.

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MDT Planning Division Updates

Transportation PlanningDivision Telephone Numbers

Only the most frequently requested num-bers are listed here. For an area or per-son not listed, call 1-800-714-7296 (inMontana only), or (406) 444-3423.TDD (406) 444-7696 or 1-800-335-7592

Administrator (Patricia Saindon) . 444-3143CTEP (Mike Davis) ...................... 444-4383Mapping (Joe O’Neil) .................. 444-6119Multimodal Planning (John Craig) .........................444-6370Projects (Jeff Ebert) ...................... 444-7639Public Involvement (Dave Dreher) ...................... 444-6245Rail Planning (Jan Vogel) ............ 444-4262Secondary Roads (Gary Larson) .. 444-6110Statistics (Rick Rogne) .................444-6111Traffic Safety (Albert Goke) ........ 444-7301Traffic Statistics (Dan Bisom)...... 444-6122Transit (Janis Winston) ................ 444-4210Urban Planning (Ross Tervo) .......444-3445ITS Planning (Dennis Hult) .........444-9237Newsline Editor (Sally Yarnall) ...444-3475Newsline Distribution (Kathy Covert) .................. 444-7239

Straehl Receives National Award

Sandra Straehl, Program and Policy BureauChief of MDT’s Planning Division, receivedthe President’s Special Award of Merit at theAmerican Association of State Highway andTransportation Officials (AASHTO) AnnualMeeting in Buffalo, New York. She was rec-ognized for her work on the AASHTO ISTEAreauthorization initiative. Straehl served as

chair of the Planning Issues Task Force which formulated policypositions serving as the basis for planning policies ultimatelyadopted by the AASHTO Board of Directors. Straehl also servedon the Reauthorization Steering Committee Editorial Board whichreviewed, planned, and edited AASHTO reauthorization positions.

Congratulations Sandy!

Did You Know Anyone Can Nominate a Project?

Missoula-Ravalli TMAPresents Mid-Year Report

The Missoula-Ravalli TransportationManagement Association presented amid-year report to its advisory boardand MDT staff on October 30. MRTMA is a one-year MDT-funded pi-lot project to implement transportationdemand management (TDM) strate-gies in Missoula and Ravalli Counties.

Executive Director Noel Larrivee re-ported on the status of the goals andobjectives, noting the success in gar-nering support in Missoula andthroughout the Bitterroot Valley.Larrivee also reported the first Parkand Ride lot in Montana has been es-tablished in Hamilton. He then pre-sented three budget plans to the boardfor the continuation of MR TMA in1997-1998.

Most people don’t realize anyone cansubmit a highway project nomination.The general perception is only influ-ential people or highway officials cannominate a project. The fact is - any-one can nominate a project at anytime during the year. These projectnominations can be for any ofMontana’s highway systems as wellas for reconstruction, resurfacing,bridge rehabilitation or replacement,safety improvements, or any otheraspect of Montana’s transportationsystem.

Generally, projects submitted by thepublic have already been identifiedby MDT personnel as neededprojects, but not always. MDT is al-ways willing to accept input from thepublic. Additionally, we encourageanyone to call to find out if a projecthas already been identified and itstentative contract date. Due to fund-ing constraints, even though a projecthas been put into the program, it could

be years before it is let to contract.

Upon receiving suggestions for high-way projects, we acknowledge re-ceipt with a letter. Next, MDT staffwill see if it’s identified in the three-year Statewide Transportation Im-provement Program (STIP), or thelong-term tentative construction pro-gram. If the nominated project is notin the program, it may be included inthe next draft version of the STIPwhich is presented for public com-ment in June of each year. Finally, ifthe proposed project receives favor-able public comment, meets the re-quirements of state and federal regu-lations, and receives approval fromthe Montana Transportation Commis-sion, the project will enter the prelimi-nary engineering phase of develop-ment.

For questions or further informationcontact Jeff Ebert at (406)444-7639or 1-800-714-7296 or E-MailU2424@long.mdt.mt.gov

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The article continues, “Further more,no published research findings haveestablished any direct relationshipbetween posted speed limits and ac-cident frequency,...”

Regulatory speed limit signs should identifythe maximum speed limit, enabling law en-forcement to target those who are drivingoutside the normal pace of traffic.

Another common misconception about speedzones is lower speed zones decrease accidents.In fact, speed zones which are set arbitrarilylow are often less safe than speed zones which have beenrecommended based on a thorough traffic and engineer-ing study of the roadway and its environment. Settingspeed zones below the normal traffic pace can result in a

wider range of trafficspeeds on the roadway,and potentially morehazardous conditions.

The use of engineeringand design tools is thebest way to target and re-duce accident trends.These tools includemodified roadway align-ment, intersection de-sign, traffic signals,pavement markings, andsignage. Properly ap-plied, these tools resultin a more uniform pace,reduced conflicts, andfewer accidents.

Montana�s

In Montana there are two types ofspeed limits:

Statutory Speed LimitsUnder legislative control defined by Montana statutes.♦ Safe and prudent♦ Daytime speed limits for trucks♦ Nighttime speed limits for all vehicles♦ Limits for urban districts♦ Limits for survey crew work projects

Special Speed Limits or Speed ZonesAre based on recommendations of traffic engineering pro-fessionals on specified section of roadway.♦ School speed zones♦ Senior citizen centers♦ Roadways where the adjacent environment is

Transitioning between rural and urban♦ Temporary work zones♦ Segments where the combination of roadway

design features and intensity of adjacentdevelopment tend to cause the traffic streamto travel at other than statutory limits.

The intent of speed zones is to influence as many driversas possible to operate at or near the same speed, thusreducing conflicts created by wide differentials inoperating speeds. These conflicts, and the resultantaccidents, are substantially less when the majority ofvehicles are traveling the same speed.

There is a common misconception that posting lower speedzones reduces the speed of vehicles. This is not true. Anarticle titled “Traffic Engineering Myths and Realities”in the January, 1990 issue of Public Works Magazine con-firms this. The section on speed zones tells us that: “Oneof the most prevalent myths around is that motorists willadjust their speed in response to the numbers posted onspeed limit signs regardless of roadway and traffic condi-tions. Before-and-after studies consistently demonstratethat there are no significant changes in traffic speeds fol-lowing the posting of new or revised speed limits.”

Appropriate speedzones are aids to

law enforcement totarget the smaller

number of high riskmotorists in the

traffic stream whodrive at a speedother than that

deemed prudent bythe majority of the

drivers.

How Fast Should You Drive?Studies

show speedlimit signshave little

or no effecton the

speed oftraffic.

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Since motorists take most of these things intoaccount when determining their speed, the bestmeasurement for speed zone setting is still thespeed most drivers are driving. This is referredto as the 85th percentile and is based on theprincilple that 85 percent of the drivers are safeand prudent and adjust their speed to the con-ditions regardless of the posted limit. Studieshave also shown motorists driving at or rightbelow the 85th percentile speed are the mostalert and least likely to involved in an accident.

MDT staff provides the study results to the lo-cal government within 30 days of the studycompletion.

The local government has 60 days after receiv-ing the results to comment. A copy of the re-sults is also sent to local law enforcement offi-cials and the Montana Highway Patrol.

At the end of 60 days the results and thedepartment’s recommendation are presented tothe Montana Transportation Commission at itsnext regular meeting. The local governmentreceives written notification of recommenda-tions and is also informed of the Commissionmeeting date. The local government is advisedof the opportunity to appear before the Com-mission.

If the Transportation Commission approves thechange, MDT personnel make the necessarysigning changes.

MDT encourages any requests for changes in aspeed limit to be submitted to the departmentby local governments or state agencies. If a lo-cal individual submits a request, MDT will con-tact the appropriate local governing authorityfor approval.

Following receipt of a request, MDT sends aletter to the requestor explaining the specificprocedures. MDT staff then meets with the lo-cal government body to explain the law, depart-ment and Montana Transportation Commissionresponsibilities, and the traffic and engineeringstudy used to develop recommendations.

The local government body has 30 days afterthe meeting to decide whether to sign a lettersaying the officials want the study to continue.

If the local government body gives its approval,traffic engineers conduct a traffic and engineer-ing study as required by law and then preparesrecommendations for the local government.Recommendations are based on several factors,including the 85th percentile speed and pace.

The pace is a 10 MPH range of speed contain-ing the largest proportion of the traffic stream.Both radar and automated counters are used tomeasure vehicular speeds in both directions. En-gineers review the distribution of speed withinthe traffic stream to determine the speed mostdrivers are driving. The greater the percentageof vehicles in the pace, the fewer conflicts thedriver has to deal with and the safer the road-way. Other factors considered are road surfaceand condition, curves and hazards, roadside de-velopment, such as business and advertisingsigns - sometimes called roadside friction, park-ing and pedestrian activity, and accident recordsfor the area.

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For 43 years, white crosses havemarked the scenes of fatal traf-fic accidents along the highwaysof Montana. These crosses re-mind passing motorists of thedangers of the roads, as well asthe lives which have been loston the highways.

The white cross program began aftersix lives were lost in the Missoula areaover the Labor Day Holiday in 1952.Floyd Eaheart, a member of theAmerican Legion in Missoula, felt thecrosses would act as a reminder to thehazards of the roads.

After being approved by the MontanaHighway Commission in January of1953, other American Legion postsaround the state took up the cause andhad placed over 2000 crosses by 1965(This represents a cemetery of overfive acres).

Most of the 122 American Legionposts in Montana have been assignedan area in which they are responsiblefor placing and maintaining the whitecrosses.

Each post assembles its own crossesby the standards set by the AmericanLegion, and places them as close tothe exact scene of the fatal accidentas possible.

Montana’s White Crosses A Brief History

The American Legion’s WhiteCrosses can be found on state high-ways, secondary roads, city streets,and in abiding by federal law, far offthe interstate highway.

Even though the signs are self-ex-planatory to Montanans who havelived around them for generations, theAmerican Legion has placed signs ex-plaining the program at several en-trances to the state. For example, thesign near Libby says “Each whitecross represents a highway fatality,please drive carefully - American Le-gion Post #97 Libby”.

The American Legion has experi-enced few difficulties with the pro-gram, but on rare occasions, the whitecrosses have been torn down by griev-ing families.

Quite often, families place wreaths andother decorations on the crosses, whichmany times are considered a memorialto a loved one lost in an accident.

Adapted from the Active Montanan Magazine April/May 1996

Some Transportationrelated WWW sites

you may want to visit

oMontana Department ofTransportation Homepagehttp:/www.mdt.mt.gov

ASSOCIATIONS***************************************************************************o ITS America

http://www.itsa.orgo Institute of Traffic Engineers

http://www.ite.orgo American Trucking Associations

http://www.trucking.orgo Assoc. of American Railroads

http://www.aar.org/

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES***************************************************************************o USDOT

http://www.dot.govo Transportation Research Board

http://www.nas.edu/trb/o ITS Joint Program Office

http://www.its.dot.govo Environmental Protection

Agencyhttp://www.epa.gov

o Federal Aviation Administrationhttp://www.faa.gov

o Federal Highway Administrationhttp://cti1.volpe.dot.gov/ohim/

o Federal Railroad Administrationhttp://www.fra.dot.gov

o Federal Transit Administrationhttp://www.fta.gov

o National HighwayTransportation SafetyAdministrationhttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

o National TransportationSafety Boardhttp://www.ntsb.gov

o US DOT Bureau ofTransportation Statisticshttp://www.bts.gov

** Now Available **Wallet Size Version of Special Insert

MDT�s Phone Contact CardTo Request, Call 1-800-714-7296

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MDT Legislative Agenda (cont’d)

Logan Canyon Byway - Utah

continued from page 1

Additional Preventive MaintenanceFunding

MDT is also seeking approval fromthe Legislature to redirect $1 millionin current level funding to establish aproactive preventive maintenanceprogram on Montana’s most impor-tant highways.

Montana’s highway system has anestimated replacement value in thebillions of dollars. As in the case ofany product, highways cannot bemade to last forever. Roadwaysdeteriorate and disintegrate at anaccelerated rate unless they areproperly and consistently maintained.While the department has a substan-tial program designed to maintain ourhighway infrastructure, it’s largely a“reactive maintenance” program. Thesystem needs are so great compared tothe limited resources, MDT is forcedto apply the available resources tothose areas with the worst problems.

This funding request will allow thedepartment to begin moving to amode of preventive rather thanreactive maintenance. MDT will usethese funds on cost-effective thin

overlay, chip seal, and crack sealingprojects. This minor and inexpensiveinvestment will pay off over time bydelaying the need for expensiveoverlay and reconstruction projects,and increasing the life span of ourhighways.

Montana Scenic/HistoricByway Program

Montana has many roadswith noteworthy scenicand historic features thatwould be of interest toout-of-state visitors.However, unlike moststates, Montana has never developeda program that identifies and promotesthese routes to benefit Montana’scommunities.

Proposals for a Montana scenic by-way program have come up often inthe last 30 years, but have never re-sulted in the development of a pro-gram. MDT finally addressed thisissue in a comprehensive manner inthe 1994 Scenic Byway FeasibilityStudy. The Study concluded a pro-gram which recognized noteworthyroutes and encouraged visitors to ex-tend their visits would be beneficialto Montana’s communities. MDT istherefore asking the 55th Legislaturefor the authority to develop a Mon-tana Scenic/Historic Byway Program.

The Feasibility Study also determinedthat Montana would benefit mostfrom a “two-tiered” scenic and his-toric byway program that includesless-developed “backcountry” routes

as well as traditional major highways.This type of program, which has beenvery successful in Utah, would allowall areas of Montana to participate.

Scenic and Historic Byway designa-tion wouldn’t provide any additionalfunding for reconstruction or mainte-nance. However, enhancements tothese routes, such as interpretive signs

and guides, bike and pedestrianfacilities, and scenic pullouts,would be eligible for fundingunder Montana’s CommunityTransportation EnhancementProgram.

Development of a Montana programwould also allow Montana’s bestroutes to be eligible for nominationfor designation as All-AmericanRoads or National Scenic Bywaysthrough a Federal program designedto promote routes nationally and in-ternationally.

Montana Department of TransportationTransportation Planning Division2701 Prospect AvenueP.O. Box 201001Helena, Montana 59620-1001(406) 444-3423TDD (406) 444-7696 or 1-800-335-7592

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4400 copies of this public document were published at an estimatedcost of 34¢ per copy for a total of $1508.70 which includes $523.21 forprinting and $985.49 for distribution. Alternative accessible formats ofthis document will be provided upon request.

MontanaCommunity Transportation Enhancement Program

Progress Report As of December 1996

There are currently 246 CTEP projects under development or in place. Todate, $22.5 million in federal aid enhancement funds have been suballo-cated to 107 local governments. Local governments have obligated $17.3million in CTEP funds toward projects and have received $2.2 million inreimbursements from the MDT for work completed.

The following is a summary of projects within each phase of the CTEP processPhase I - There is currently 1 project in the Proposal and Development Stage.Phase II - There are currently 46 projects in the Agreement Development Process.Phase III - There are currently 129 projects in the Project Development Process.Phase IV - There are 44 Projects in the Ad/Award & Construction Stage.Phase V - There are 26 Substantially Completed / Completed Projects.

For further information regarding CTEP projects contact Mike Davis (406)444-4383 E-Mail U1972@long.mdt.mt.gov or Ed Hedlund (406)444-0809

E-Mail U3589@long.mdt.mt.gov

MDT Upcoming Events....Legislative Session Begins - Helena

January 6Legislative Session Ends - Helena

April 30Transportation Commission Meetings -

January 22-23 - HelenaMarch 12-13 - Helena (Tentative)

For More Information on Any of These EventsCall 1-800-714-7296

MDT�s PlanningDivision Would Like To

Wish All Of OurReaders Happiness And

Prosperity In 1997

Montana Department of Transportation2701 Prospect Ave.P.O. Box 201001

Helena, MT 59620-1001Toll Free: 1-800-714-7296Voice: (406)444-6201TDD: (406)444-7696Fax: (406)444-7643

Transportation Commission: (406)444-7200Road Conditions: 1-800-226-7623E-Mail: U9243@long.mdt.mt.gov

Internet Home Page Address:http://www.mdt.mt.gov

Director

Marv Dye444-6201

U2376@long.mdt.mt.gov

Chief of Staff

Jim Currie444-7222

U1880@long.mdt.mt.gov

Rail, Transit, &Planning Division

Motor CarrierServices Division

MaintenanceDivision

Highways & Engi-neering Division

AeronauticsDivision

AdministrationDivision

Patricia Saindon444-3143

U7701@long.mdt.mt.gov

Dave Galt444-7638

U2920@long.mdt.mt.gov

John Blacker444-6158

U0675@long.mdt.mt.gov

Gary Gilmore444-6206

U3023@long.mdt.mt.gov

Mike Ferguson444-2506

U2709@long.mdt.mt.gov

Bill Salisbury444-6023

U7700@long.mdt.mt.gov

Environmental ServicesJoel Marshik

444-7632U5561@long.mdt.mt.gov

Legal ServicesTim Reardon

444-6090U7300@long.mdt.mt.gov

Human ResourcesRuss McDonald

444-6040U5812@long.mdt.mt.gov

Public InformationDennis Unsworth

444-7205U9243@long.mdt.mt.gov

Tribal & Inter-Gov. RelationsRay Brown444-6333

U0948@long.mdt.mt.gov

Jim WeaverDepartment of TransportationDistrict 1 Administrator - MissoulaP.O. Box 7039Missoula, MT 59807-7039

523-5800E-Mail: U9458@MDTMIS.mdt.mt.gov

Michael (Mick)JohnsonDepartment of TransportationDistrict 4 Administrator - GlendiveP.O. Box 890Glendive, MT 59330-0890

365-5296E-Mail: U4525@MDTGLD.mdt.mt.gov

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District Administrators

Gene StettlerDepartment of TransportationDistrict 3 Administrator - Great FallsP.O. Box 1359Great Falls, MT 59403-1359

727-4350E-Mail: U8606@MDTGTF.mdt.mt.gov

Bruce BarrettDepartment of TransportationDistrict 5 Administrator - BillingsP.O. Box 20437Billings, MT 59104-0437

1-888-863-8465 or 252-4138E-Mail: U0356@MDTBLG.mdt.mt.gov

Jason GiardDepartment of TransportationDistrict 2 Administrator - ButteP.O. Box 3068Butte, MT 59702-3068

494-9625E-Mail: U2988@MDTBUT.mdt.mt.gov

Transportation Commissioners and RelatedMontana County License Plate Prefixes

District 2Patricia Abelin1612 West Olive #4Bozeman, MT 59715

Office/Home: 587-0134

1. Butte/ Silver Bow6. Gallatin18. Beaverhead25. Madison30. Anaconda/ Deer Lodge47. Meagher43. Broadwater49. Park51. Jefferson

District 3Wally R. BellPO Box 5953Helena, MT 59604-5953Office: 442-2990Home: 443-2591

2. Cascade5. Lewis & Clark12. Hill19. Chouteau21. Toole24. Blaine26. Pondera31. Teton38. Glacier48. Liberty

District 4Ed SmithHC 44Dagmar, MT 59219

Home/Fax: 483-5484

District 5Thorm Forseth, Chairman2037 Ridgeview Dr.Billings, MT 59105Office: 245-5392Home: 259-3147

3. Yellowstone8. Fergus10. Carbon22. Big Horn23. Musselshell32. Stillwater33. Treasure36. Judith Basin40. Sweet Grass44. Wheatland53. Golden Valley55. Petroleum

9. Powder River11. Phillips14. Custer16. Dawson17. Roosevelt20. Valley27. Richland29. Rosebud34. Sheridan37. Daniels39. Fallon41. McCone42. Carter45. Prairie50. Garfield52. WibauxDistrict 1

Dan Larson110 East OakLibby, MT 59923Office: 295-4050Home: 293-3304

4. Missoula7. Flathead13. Ravalli15. Lake28. Powell35. Sanders46. Granite54. Mineral56. Lincoln

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Leland Ford,

Bigfork

Robert Hector,Billings

Joann Eisenzimer,Cascade

Joel Fenger,Chester

Ron Mercer, Chairman

Aeronautics Division2630 Airport RoadHelena, MT 59620-0507444-2506

Arnold Lindberg,

Cut Bank

Fred Booth,Fort Benton

Douglas Freeman,Hardin

Byron Bayers,Twin Bridges

Aeronautics Board