1. An Overview of the Skyline Transportation System David Kack, Skyline Coordinator TRB Rural Conference October 20, 2008

2. Agenda Big Sky, MontanaBig Sky, Montana History of Transportation in AreaHistory of Transportation in Area Skyline OverviewSkyline Overview Q & AQ & A

3. Big Sky, Montana

5. History 1991 Big Sky Transportation District created1991 Big Sky Transportation District created “Snow Express” system operates mid-December through mid-April“Snow Express” system operates mid-December through mid-April 2002 WTI begins work with BSTD2002 WTI begins work with BSTD 2006 application for FTA Section 5311 funds2006 application for FTA Section 5311 funds December 2006, Skyline begins operationsDecember 2006, Skyline begins operations

6. Skyline Services Local Service – within Big SkyLocal Service – within Big Sky Intercity Service – Big Sky to Bozeman via Gallatin Gateway and Four CornersIntercity Service – Big Sky to Bozeman via Gallatin Gateway and Four Corners

9. 4.6% increase (Dec 07-June 08 versus Dec 06-June 07)

10. 135.4% increase (Dec 07-June 08 versus Dec 06-June 07)

11. Intercity Vehicle

12. Local Service Vehicles

13. New Local Service Vehicles

14. FY 09 Budget ItemAmount Total Budget $989,430 Local Service Local Service$634,775 Intercity Service Intercity Service$354,655 Federal Share Federal Share$537,835 Local Share Local Share$415,595

15. Local Funding Sources Big Sky Resort Area District (local sales tax)Big Sky Resort Area District (local sales tax) DreamCatcher EndowmentDreamCatcher Endowment Moonlight BasinMoonlight Basin Madison CountyMadison County Big Sky ResortBig Sky Resort Gallatin CountyGallatin County

16. Future Implement Property Tax ~$225,000/yrImplement Property Tax ~$225,000/yr Increase advertising revenues (interior & exterior)Increase advertising revenues (interior & exterior) Continue to increase knowledge of systemContinue to increase knowledge of system Maintenance of equipmentMaintenance of equipment

17. Questions