Routes 1, 4, 5, 6, and 12 will be running with detours during the Wild Walk event on April 20 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The following stops will not be serviced:
The library stop at Main and Adams will be serviced normally by the inbound Route 12.
To see detour maps, please go to the Bus Tracker.
Due to construction on West Pine Street, outbound Route 2 and 3 buses will depart from the opposite side of the Downtown Transfer Center island until further notice. Please follow posted signs at the TC for guidance or call us during normal business hours at 721-3333 for assistance.
March 29, 2024
MISSOULA, Mont.—The Missoula Urban Transportation District (MUTD/Mountain Line) Board of Directors has appointed Jennifer Sweten as the agency’s Interim General Manager. Sweten will step into the role after CEO and General Manager Corey Aldridge’s departure in mid-April.
“Jennifer’s appointment reflects her exceptional leadership qualities and her deep understanding of our operations,” says Aldridge. “Her track record as Operations Director assures us that she is more than capable of steering MUTD through this transitional phase.”
Sweten has worked for Mountain Line for 17 years, beginning her tenure as a bus operator in 2007 and serving as Director of Operations for the past five years. She is active in numerous regional and national industry associations and was recently elected secretary of the American Public Transportation Association Safety Coordinating Council. Sweten is also a Certified Safety & Security Director, with certifications from the World Safety Organization, the Transportation Safety Institute, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The board plans to hold a nationwide search for MUTD’s new CEO & General Manager.
During the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16, Routes 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 12 will be operating with detours between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. See the Transit app to plan your trip. Exact detour routes will be visible in the Bus Tracker.
Route 1 will miss stops at Main & Adams, Main & Ryman, Pattee & Front, and Front & Adams.
Route 4 will miss all Broadway stops west of Van Buren St.
Route 5 will miss all Broadway stops.
Route 6 will run along Orange Street, Brooks Street, and Beckwith, missing all Higgins Ave. stops between downtown and Mount Ave.
Route 8 will miss all stops east of Higgins, changing direction at Myrtle St.
Route 12 will miss stops at Main & Adams, Main & Ryman, and Broadway & Adams.
March 8, 2024
MISSOULA, Mont.—After nine years as the CEO and General Manager of the Missoula Urban Transportation District (MUTD/Mountain Line), Corey Aldridge announced this week that he will be leaving the agency in April to take the CEO and General Manager position at Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District in Santa Cruz, California.
“It was an incredibly difficult decision,” says Aldridge. “I have been honored to lead an extraordinary team in working on MUTD’s growth and success, and I will always treasure my time in Missoula and at Mountain Line.”
Aldridge’s tenure at Mountain Line saw significant achievements for the agency that have reshaped public transportation in Missoula. Noteworthy among these accomplishments were the fleet’s transition toward electrification, extensive service expansions, and critical infrastructure improvements. The recent completion of the Bus Stop Improvement Project modernized the bus stop network to enhance safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency. After a successful ballot initiative in 2020, Mountain Line launched a 30% service increase, including Sunday service for the very first time. In 2023, MUTD secured almost $40 million dollars in federal funds for the construction of a new maintenance, administration, and operations base, a key step for future growth and service enhancements. The agency has also been an industry leader in its electrification efforts since 2017, consistently winning federal funding for battery-electric buses as part of its commitment to a zero-tailpipe-emissions fleet by 2035.
“These accomplishments have been the highlights of my tenure, demonstrating our shared dedication to delivering exceptional service, promoting sustainability, and serving our community,” says Aldridge.
In 2021, Mountain Line was chosen as the American Public Transit Association’s System of the Year for North America, a testament to the visionary leadership and unwavering commitment of Aldridge and his team.
“Corey has been an exemplary leader for Mountain Line, not only because of his vision for public transit in Missoula, but also because of his character,” says Director of Operations Jennifer Sweten. “He understands the importance of an empathetic, inclusive workplace, and that has fostered a truly welcoming environment at Mountain Line over the last nine years.”
Aldridge will be leaving Mountain Line on April 12. The MUTD Board of Directors is expected to name an interim General Manager at their March 28 meeting.
Buses and Paratransit will run on a Sunday schedule on Monday, February 19, for Presidents’ Day.
Mountain Line will be running on a Sunday schedule on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Plan your trip in the Transit app or find the Sunday schedule here. As always, please be in touch at 721-3333 with any questions!
Mountain Line will be closed on Monday, December 25, and Monday, January 1. Service will end one hour early on Sunday, December 24. There will be no service changes on Sunday, December 31.
See current schedules here and get in touch at 721-3333 with any questions.
Mountain Line will be closed on Thursday, November 23, for Thanksgiving. Normal service will run on Wednesday, November 22, and Friday, November 24.
Mountain Line will operate Sunday service on Saturday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Please note that we will be running full weekday service on Friday, November 10.
For up-to-date route schedules, see the Maps & Schedules page, plan your trip in the Transit app, or give us a call during office hours at 721-3333.
