The 2020 census was an important milestone for the Bozeman area. It marked our population exceeding the 50,000-person threshold, which meant that we were no longer categorized as micropolitan. This entrance into metropolitan status also meant that we are federally required to create a Metropolitan Planning Organization, commonly known by its acronym, MPO.

A large group of partners has come together to form the MPO. These organizations include:

• City of Bozeman
• City of Belgrade
• Gallatin County
• Montana Department of Transportation
• Streamline Transit

MPOs are federally mandated transportation planning organizations comprised of local government organizations that work together in transportation planning for the area. While MPO status may not provide additional transportation funding, they can provide more direct access to federal funds and improve planning coordination.

To learn more about this group and the MPO, read the FAQ.

Gallatin MPO Boundary Map

The map below shows the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).