Developing a One-Stop Shop for Public/Specialized Transportation Information in Montana

摘要

The document provides the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partners with a plan to enhance Montana traveler information systems so that Montana residents and visitors can better find information about their transportation options. The goal of the One-Stop Shop is to help Montanans and visitors find transportation options other than the private vehicle. An exhaustive survey of transportation options in Montana was conducted and focus groups determined public acceptance of the idea of a One-Stop Shop for traveler information. Findings suggested that Montana currently has no statewide trip planning capability, and planning trips across the coverage areas of different transit agencies is difficult for the user. Recommendations for implementation of a One-Stop Shop include obtaining stakeholder buy-in, involving the state's 211 service, developing a single database of all transportation options in the state, and utilizing Google transit.