WTI

Montana Long Range Rest Area Plan Update

Primary Investigator Contact Information

External Project Contact(s)

There are no External Contacts for this project.

Report(s)

1. Montana Rest Area Plan Final Report
   1. Western Transportation Institute
   2. 290569_Final_Report.pdf

Project Objective

The Montana Department of Transportation, Planning Division is undertaking a three-phase effort to determine (1) current rest area conditions and services, (2) the needs and expectations of rest area users, and (3) appropriate planning guidelines to better direct rest area improvements and resources.

Project Abstract

MDT commissioned a comprehensive three-phase project to update the Long-range Rest Area Plan that included input from MDT’s partners and customers

Task Descriptions

1. Conduct User Survey
   1. A survey of rest area users was conducted to determine their opinions, needs and expectations related to rest areas in Montana
2. Conduct Field Inventory
   1. A field inventory of rest area facilities was conducted to determine substandard conditions, necessary improvements, and required maintenance
3. Recommendation
   1. Recommend additional amenities, improvement priorities and required resource allocation

Milestones, Dates, Schedule

Student Involvement

True

Relationship to Other Research Projects

False

Technology Transfer Activities

True

Transportation Research Board Keywords

Partners

Montana Department of Transportation