FFY 2027 federal planning budget and funding squeeze
Summary
The MPO adopted its annual federal planning budget of roughly $600,000, but state deductions and office overhead are draining about $50,000 a year, raising the possibility that the next long-range plan could need partner cost-sharing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $600,000 in federal planning funds for the year, with a projected structural deficit in future years unless costs drop.
The MPO's two-person staff, transit planning, and the long-range transportation plan effort.
Data users who would have benefited from continuous traffic counts at new locations.
Mentions & discussions (3)
072226 Gallatin Valley MPO TPCC Meeting Minutes - Jul 22, 2026
The MPO adopted its annual federal planning budget of roughly $600,000, but state deductions and office overhead are draining about $50,000 a year, raising the possibility that the next long-range plan could need partner cost-sharing.
062426 Gallatin Valley MPO TPCC Meeting Minutes - Jun 24, 2026
The MPO's budget projections show it may not afford its next long-range transportation plan — rent, cleaning and office costs to the City of Bozeman eat over $50,000 a year. Staff is negotiating with the city, and the county offered free courthouse space as a fallback. Staff also wants to return two traffic count stations for about $61,000 in refunds.
061026 Gallatin Valley MPO TTAC Meeting Minutes - Jun 10, 2026
Next year's planning budget looks healthy, but staff flagged a five-year structural deficit driven by state allocation deductions and office costs. To save money, staff recommends returning two continuous count stations for a refund rather than installing them.
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