Missoula Annexes Land for Bus Service Headquarters

New 20-acre property will support operations, maintenance, and administration for local transit.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:08pm

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A serene, realistic painting of an empty bus depot or maintenance yard with a single city bus parked under the warm glow of the afternoon sun, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation about the role of public transportation infrastructure in an urban setting.Missoula's new centralized bus service headquarters will streamline operations and demonstrate the city's commitment to sustainable public transit.Missoula Today

The Missoula City Council has voted to annex a 20-acre property southeast of the Missoula Montana Airport to serve as the new headquarters for the city's bus service. The specialized space will support the district's operations, maintenance, and administration functions.

Why it matters

The new headquarters will help Missoula's public transit system better serve the growing community by providing a centralized, purpose-built facility to manage bus operations. This investment in infrastructure demonstrates the city's commitment to sustainable transportation options.

The details

The 20-acre property was annexed by the city council and will be developed to house the bus service's operations, maintenance, and administrative functions in one location. The new headquarters will replace the current dispersed facilities and allow the transit agency to streamline its operations.

  • The Missoula City Council voted to annex the land on April 12, 2026.
  • Construction on the new headquarters is expected to begin in Summer 2026.

The players

Missoula City Council

The governing body of the city of Missoula, Montana that voted to annex the land for the new bus service headquarters.

Missoula Bus Service

The public transit agency that will operate out of the new headquarters to serve the Missoula community.

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What’s next

The city will now begin the process of designing and constructing the new bus service headquarters on the annexed property.

The takeaway

This investment in Missoula's public transit infrastructure demonstrates the city's commitment to providing sustainable transportation options for its growing population.