Downtown Bozeman Parking Vision Plan
Summary
A new data-heavy study found most downtown parking citations go to locals (likely employees), the garage is underused, and misinformation is rampant. Board members Veselik and Rucinski argued the commission must finally confront paid parking, saying free on-street spots while the garage charges is backwards economics.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
New parking supply could cost $20-25 million, which board members said the urban renewal district cannot fund through tax increment financing alone.
Downtown employees, businesses, and visitors if parking management improves.
Frequent local drivers who currently rack up most overtime citations could face new fees or stricter management if paid parking returns.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board September - Sep 15, 2026
The draft parking plan should land in late October or early November, blending the earlier audience research with the parking working group's data. It's built to be an action plan for what the boards already support.
Transportation Board - Jul 22, 2026
A new data-heavy study found most downtown parking citations go to locals (likely employees), the garage is underused, and misinformation is rampant. Board members Veselik and Rucinski argued the commission must finally confront paid parking, saying free on-street spots while the garage charges is backwards economics.
Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District Board July 2026 Meeting - Jul 15, 2026
A data-driven parking study found 1.3 million downtown visitors in 2025, high on-street occupancy, and real frustration — half of downtown employees struggle to park. Next steps include employee parking strategies, a public education campaign, and a vision plan due in early fall.
Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board Meeting July - Jul 14, 2026
A year-long data effort found downtown gets about 1.3 million visitors a year, garages sit underused while street spots fill up, and half of downtown employees struggle to find legal parking. Next steps: a public education campaign, free top-floor garage parking for employees, better signage, and a long-term plan for adding parking supply — possibly revisiting paid on-street parking.
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