011425_KSAP Safety Action Plan Phase II Open House Press Release_FINAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact
Kristine Fife
Big Sky Public Relations
kristine@bigskypublicrelations.com
406-475-565
Kalispell Main Street Safety Action Plan progresses, community invited to participate
Third open house planned for end of January
KALISPELL, Mont. (January 14, 2025)—The City of Kalispell, in partnership with the Montana
Department of Transportation, continues the Main Street Kalispell Safety Action Plan into the concept
design phase. A third public open house will be held on January 30, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. to
allow the public to learn about, ask questions, and provide feedback on the conceptual designs for
Main Street, 1st Avenue East, and 1st Avenue West.
“I am pleased with the community's interest in this pivotal project,” Kalispell Mayor, Mark Johnson
states. “We look forward to continued engagement as we work together to improve safety in
downtown Kalispell.”
Kalispell Main Street Safety Action Plan Public Open House
Thursday, January 30, 2025, 5 to 7 p.m.
Kalispell City Hall, Council Chambers
201 1st Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with project team members, interact with the concept
designs, and share thoughts. Community members who are unable to attend the open house, but
would like to provide feedback, are encouraged to add their comments and feedback digitally on
the project website at www.mainstreetkalispellsafetyplan.com.
In addition, the project team is inviting community members with a vested interest in the three
corridors to attend corridor-specific meetings for a more focused discussion on the potential
concept design impacts. If you are a business or property owner located on Main Street, 1st Avenue
East, or 1st Avenue West in Kalispell, we extend this invitation to join us on Wednesday, January 29,
2025, to share feedback and suggestions.
Corridor-Specific Business and Property Owner Meetings
Kalispell City Hall, Council Chambers
201 1st Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
1st Avenue East, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Main Street, 11:30 to 1 p.m.
1st Avenue West, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
If you are unable to attend one of the following meetings, please join us at the open house or reach
out directly to Kristine Fife at kristine@bigskypublicrelations.com.
This project is made possible through a US Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for
All planning grant. The City of Kalispell, alongside the Safety Action Plan team, is committed to
listening to the diverse voices within the community to ensure that the proposed improvements align
with the needs and aspirations of Kalispell residents, visitors, and business owners.
For more information about the Kalispell Main Street Safety Action Plan or the upcoming open
house and corridor-specific meetings, please visit the project website at
www.mainstreetkalispellsafetyplan.com.
Big Sky Public Relations will provide project updates to keep the public informed. If you are unable
to attend any of the meetings or are interested in receiving more information, please contact Kristine
Fife at kristine@bigskypublicrelations.com.
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