How many miles of pathways or trails lie inside and outside the county?

    There are 69 miles of concrete or asphalt pathways in the county and 25 miles of concrete or asphalt pathways in the City of Missoula.

    What percentage of people in Missoula County currently walk or bike to work?

    Approximately 11% of Missoula County's residents currently walk or bike to work.

    What are some previous planning efforts for pathways and trails in Missoula County?

    There are many planning efforts that have occurred throughout Missoula County throughout the years. In order to build upon these planning efforts, and to understand priorities and goals that have already been articulated by the community, the following plans were reviewed at the beginning of the planning process. While many previous planning efforts have focused on the City of Missoula, this project encompasses the whole county.

    Previous plans include:

    • Missoula Parks and Trails Master Plan (2012)
    • Missoula Urban Open Space Plan (2019)
    • Missoula Connect 2020
    • Missoula Active Transportation Plan (2011)
    • Long Range Transportation Plan
    • Missoula Bicycle Facilities Master Plan
    • Missoula MPO Public Participation Plan
    • Missoula Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan
    • Missoula Area Land Use Element