Higgins Avenue Corridor Plan: Brooks to Broadway

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The Higgins Avenue preferred concept design is here!


We want to hear from you!



To learn more about this project, see the full plan set, and take the survey please visit our Virtual Open House.







Thank you for providing comment on the preliminary concepts for Higgins Avenue.




Project Background:

The City of Missoula and the Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in collaboration with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), are studying Higgins Avenue between Brooks Street and Broadway Street to develop a corridor plan. The plan will evaluate design options to improve safety and access for people driving, biking, walking, and riding the bus. The goal is to create a modern transportation system that enhances the economic vitality of the corridor and serves as a gateway to downtown Missoula.

During the course of this study, the project team will engage with residents and business owners to understand their needs and desired outcomes for this corridor. In doing so, this study aims to design a street that meets the community’s growing needs and fulfills the intention of the Downtown Master Plan.

Through prior outreach and planning efforts, the Missoula community has advocated for increased access to all modes of travel. The Downtown Master Plan recommends transforming Higgins Avenue into a fully multi-modal street, which is essential for the economic, physical, and social health of the entire city.

Taking this into consideration, the Higgins Corridor Study will develop a design that:

  • Considers the needs of all users, including people biking, walking, driving, and riding the bus, freight operators, and others.
  • Improves safety for all users.
  • Provides multi-modal access suitable for all ages and abilities.
  • Increases access to businesses on the corridor and Downtown Missoula.

We believe the preferred concept accomplishes these goals. To learn more about this project, see the full plan set, and take the survey please visit our Virtual Open House.


The City of Missoula attempts to provide accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person participating in any service, program, or activity. For further information, call (406) 552-6670



The Higgins Avenue preferred concept design is here!


We want to hear from you!



To learn more about this project, see the full plan set, and take the survey please visit our Virtual Open House.







Thank you for providing comment on the preliminary concepts for Higgins Avenue.




Project Background:

The City of Missoula and the Missoula Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in collaboration with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), are studying Higgins Avenue between Brooks Street and Broadway Street to develop a corridor plan. The plan will evaluate design options to improve safety and access for people driving, biking, walking, and riding the bus. The goal is to create a modern transportation system that enhances the economic vitality of the corridor and serves as a gateway to downtown Missoula.

During the course of this study, the project team will engage with residents and business owners to understand their needs and desired outcomes for this corridor. In doing so, this study aims to design a street that meets the community’s growing needs and fulfills the intention of the Downtown Master Plan.

Through prior outreach and planning efforts, the Missoula community has advocated for increased access to all modes of travel. The Downtown Master Plan recommends transforming Higgins Avenue into a fully multi-modal street, which is essential for the economic, physical, and social health of the entire city.

Taking this into consideration, the Higgins Corridor Study will develop a design that:

  • Considers the needs of all users, including people biking, walking, driving, and riding the bus, freight operators, and others.
  • Improves safety for all users.
  • Provides multi-modal access suitable for all ages and abilities.
  • Increases access to businesses on the corridor and Downtown Missoula.

We believe the preferred concept accomplishes these goals. To learn more about this project, see the full plan set, and take the survey please visit our Virtual Open House.


The City of Missoula attempts to provide accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person participating in any service, program, or activity. For further information, call (406) 552-6670

Page last updated: 20 Mar 2023, 04:00 PM