In This Edition:

The Yellowstone Business Partnership (YBP) has submitted to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) the final draft of a Concept of Operations for a Yellowstone-Teton Regional Transportation System. The project was supported by a $30,000 grant from ITD, $15,000 from USDA Rural Development, and $10,000 from Partners for Prosperity in Eastern Idaho. A team of in-region transportation consultants researched and wrote the Concept Plan, with input from over 100 stakeholders engaged in public forums over the past year.

The plan is built around five foundational elements that will enable the communities of the region to cooperate in an unprecedented fashion.  They are:

1. Creation of a tri-state transportation cooperative, a proven business model that will maximize use and integration of transportation resources
2. A process for closing transportation service gaps and matching modal interfaces
3. Visibility and accessibility through a diversity of information sources
4. Embracing the concept of complete streets and pathways for transportation corridors
5. An ongoing process for funding transportation infrastructure.

READ MORE

The Concept Planning Team (from l to r) Basil Barna, Lisa Ballard, David Kack, Tim Young and Jan Brown

A Message From Executive Director Jan Brown

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave Stauffer, YBP Chair

USDA-Funded Studies Find Collaboration Essential for Future Regional Prosperity

YBP Members Celebrate Fifth Anniversary at Four Regional Events

Greater Yellowstone Framework for Sustainable Development well received at 2008 Greenbuild conference in Boston

UnCommon Sense Sustainability Seekers prepare for graduation

2009 Call for Additional GY-Framework Pilots

UnCommon Sense Welcomes Applications for fourth class

Latest News on GY-Framework Pilots

Member profile - Chico Hot Springs

YBP Donors: September - December 2008

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Board Service Job Description

SAVE THE DATE:
May 18-20, 2009
Jackson Lake Lodge

For the 6th Annual
YBP Conference -
All Systems Green: Working Together for Regional Efficiency and Prosperity

We are now taking reservations for exhibit spaces. If you would like to exhibit, please CLICK HERE to fill out an application.

- A Call For Nominations -

YBP is seeking committed and energetic individuals to serve on  our Board of Directors. Would you like to increase your involvement with YBP by serving on the board, or do you know someone who would make a good addition? If so, please take a moment to view the job description on our web-site. There you can also fill out an application form.