Temporary reflective posts and flower boxes narrowed the driving lane on Ousel Falls Road beside crosswalks, in an effort to slow vehicles and increase visibility of pedestrians. PHOTO BY JACK REANEY
What did you think of traffic calming installations on Ousel Falls Road?
The pop-ups were installed for summer 2023 to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, in a collaboration between the Big Sky Community Organization and Montana State University’s Western Transportation Institute. Now, project officials need community input through a short survey to aid in a summary report to be released this fall.
“This is an important step in the process,” said WTI researcher Matt Madsen. “We want that community engagement.”
Madsen is hesitant to draw conclusions before all the data is collected and analyzed. Data was collected before the installation and throughout the summer, and community feedback will contribute to the final report.
“Initial impression is: it has increased driver yielding rates. Which means that cars are stopping for pedestrians in the crosswalks. And it’s [reducing] speeds a little bit,” Madsen summarized.
Initial plans for this summer had included an installation at Ousel Falls Road and Aspen Leaf Drive. However, trucks carrying modular housing units for RiverView apartments needed to turn that corner. That would be a priority in the future.
Another initial plan was to include street art as a place-making effort—an example can be seen in polka-dotted pavement in Bozeman near Peet’s Hill. Madsen said that’s the goal for next year, to increase connection with the community.
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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August 12 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 21 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description
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Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description information. Please wear layers, bring water and snacks. Bear spray recommended.
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August 19 (Monday) 9:00 am - October 21 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 28 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be
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Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be taught by a variety of teachers from Santosha and BASE. This summer all proceeds will go to Big Sky Band-Aid, aside from the first one on the 26th that is happening during Pride week- all funds donated for that class will go to Big Sky OUT. A delicious lunch will also be served by Gourmet Gals following our practice each Wednesday (included in donation). You are welcome to donate with cash at the event or you can Venmo @Santoshabigsky and make a note for Community Yoga. Hope to see you in the Park!
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August 21 (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - October 21 (Monday) 1:00 pm