new banner

Welcome to BREDD

The BitterRoot Economic Development District, Inc (BREDD) is the federally designated economic development district for Western Montana Region covering Ravalli, Mineral, and Missoula counties. BREDD is responsible for regional economic development planning and collaborates with various private and public sector agencies to accomplish this goal. BREDD brings together the private and public sectors in a partnership necessary to provide a coordinated strategy and an ongoing economic development program for the region.
Big Sky Playground Blog

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

BREDD completed a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) in 2007. To obtain a digital copy visit our publications page

Missoula Long Range Transportation Plan PDF Print E-mail

Envision Missoula , the 2008 update of Missoula County's long range transportation plan outlines three potential scenarios for Missoula's long development and transportation future.                                    Image

The 'Business as Usual' scenario plans future transportation needs based on the continuation of current growth trends. Continued dispersed development means improved and larger roadways. The 'Suburban Satellites' scenario, developed from public input, centers around major multi-modal road corridors that connect moderate to high density town centers. The 'Focus Inward' scenario also rose from public workshops. This option focuses on higher density mised-use urban center and focuses transportation dollars on in-town mobilty and the Missoula-Lolo Multi-Modal  Corridors