The City of Missoula was awarded a $25M RAISE Grant for safety, access, and mobility projects recommended by the Downtown Missoula Plan co-authored by Dover, Kohl & Partners.
“This is a huge accomplishment for both Missoula and Dover, Kohl & Partners!” said Linda K. McCarthy, Executive Director of the Downtown Missoula Partnership.
The funding for infrastructure projects will allow Missoula to adapt its downtown area to fit the changing needs of the community. On the Higgins Avenue corridor, a four- to three-lane conversion will separate bicyclists and motor vehicles. Front and Main Streets will be changed to two-way streets to address safety and circulation issues in the downtown area. The project will fund riverfront trail access from Front and Main and widen the trail. Additionally, an ADA ramp will increase accessibility from the Higgins Bridge to Caras Park.