Mission:  Help create a network of sustainable transportation systems.

     Sustainable transportation defined:

"A system of movement that is safe, equitable and environmentally sound, fits within the landscape and culture of a particular area, and balances local needs such as mobility, access and commerce, with global concerns such as human rights, resource conservation and ecological diversity." (MIST, 2003)

Goals to achieve our mission (the 'why are we doing this?'):

    * Significantly reduce crashes, pollution and congestion
    * Help create transportation choices
    * Diversify fuel systems
    * Reconnect critical wildlife habitats
    * Contribute to global sustainability
    * Reduce the energy consumed by transportation systems
    * Improve the health of people and communities

Objectives to accomplish our goals:

        * Define and promote principles of sustainable transportation
        * Seek out and implement optimal designs for public streets and trails
        * Improve transportation options

Examples of strategies we are using to meet our objectives:

    * Facilitate the Missoula Model
    * Participate in community planning efforts
    * Perform public demonstration projects
    * Develop and publish research
    * Maintain vision maps, a library and web site
    * Make presentations and lead tours
    * Facilitate roundtable discussions