Lynn Harper, volunteer coordinator and volunteer Tom Howard represented Billings TrailNet at the Bike Walk Summit. They learned how bicycle tourism can benefit a community’s economy. The 100 or so attendees learned how bicycle tourists are providing a valuable source of income to rural Montana communities. Lois Volkening, commander of the American Legion Post 20 […]

Without a doubt, the Americans with Disabilities Act, approved by Congress in 1990, has improved the quality of life for millions of Americans. This groundbreaking piece of civil rights legislation was enacted to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities in the workplace and in public spaces. One of the more noticeable aspects of the law […]

Please join Billings TrailNet Next Tuesday, March 20, 2018 for our Pint Aid Fundraiser Night and Fun Run or Bike Ride Great Adventure What do ya say, please join Billings TrailNet at the Pub for a pint or two! Run Details: Billings TrailNet Board Member, Stella Fong is rallying up a 3 mile run and 1.5 […]

The Trump Administration says its proposed $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan, introduced earlier this year, aims to encourage private investment in addition to buy-in from state and local governments. Despite the big numbers being tossed around, numerous media outlets have pointed out that federal funding in the Trump Adminstration’s proposal would pay for just a fraction […]

Billings Bypass connects Lockwood to the Heights Montana Department of Transportation has been working on the Billings Bypass in Lockwood for years, and the final design includes bike/ped facilities along much of the route. The entire project goes from Johnson Lane through Lockwood, over the Yellowstone River and ends at Five Mile Road, extending to […]

Billings TrailNet board member Steve Hudak and Executive Director Kristi Drake got quite an education after attending the National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Here are some of the highlights. “I’ll never forget riding one of Washington, D.C.’s Bikeshare cycles in a protected bike lane in the middle of Pennsylvania Avenue. That […]

Meet and talk with others from all over Montana who are similarly interested in bike ped issues, learn what they’ve been up to, and what you can do in your own community. Topics will include: Bicycle Tourism Walking programs and techniques Bike / walk – friendly communities Engineering and maintenance best practices How to talk […]

Sixteen riders raised a total of $3,885 to support Billings TrailNet at the inaugural Cycle for a Cause fundraiser Feb. 24 at Yellowstone Fitness. Participants pedaled their stationary bikes for two 45-minute spinning sessions led by instructor Nikki Carda. Volunteer Susan Keys from Billings Clinic collected pledges and was in charge of registration. The money […]

Do you know a woman who is interested in bicycling and could discover more happiness, experience improvements in her health or could overcome serious challenges by taking up the sport? If so, Billings TrailNet would like to hear from you. Billings TrailNet, a 1,000-member nonprofit dedicated to improving Billings trails and encouraging active transportation, is […]

Billings TrailNet plans to develop a soft surface trail between the upcoming pedestrian underpass at Zimmerman Trail, connecting with Zimmerman Park’s parking lot. This will be the first section of the Skyline Trail, and will include a restroom, funded by Phillips 66, to be installed at Zimmerman Park this summer. The entire trail will be […]

There is another TrailNet on the web, we want to be clear that it’s BILLINGS TrailNet that works for multiuse trails and bikeways in Billings!* The organization depicted below has the trailnet.org website, and performs the same function as we do… only they focus on trails in St. Louis, MO. Would you be confused if […]

Thirsty Street hosted warm welcome to Billings TrailNet members Thursday, January 11, for its 1,000 member celebration. While the temperature outside was a frigid 4 degrees F, the atmosphere inside the brewery was comforting and festive. Toni Humphrey was our 1,000th member, and graciously accepted the honor of now being famous at Billings TrailNet for […]

Itemized deductions overall are not being eliminated (such as mortgage interest, medical expenses, charity), only certain itemized deductions are being capped (State income taxes) or eliminated (misc. 2% deductions).  Also, under the new law due to the enhanced standard deduction, many taxpayers will find it more beneficial to claim the standard deduction rather than itemize […]

by Tom Howard When Kristi Drake became executive director of Billings TrailNet back in 2012, she could have easily loaded all of Billings TrailNet’s dozen or so members  into the back of a stretch limo for a night on the town. Five years later, if you tried to gather all of Billings TrailNet’s members in one place, […]

We are proud to say that former Billings Gazette writer, Tom Howard, is now writing many of the articles you read in our e-newsletter and blog. You may recognize Tom Howard as the Billings Gazette’s former Billings Business editor, but he retired in August, and we are lucky enough to benefit from his wit and […]

The progress of a community relies on its citizens! Giving back directly impacts how, and how fast, Billings grows and improves. Giving Tuesday follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday with a different concept. During a time where Americans are heavily driven to be consumers, it can be easy to lose sight of the importance […]

by Tom Howard Trail advocates, planners, engineers and elected officials will meet Nov. 28 to discuss and plan for future trail development in Billings. It’s been six years since the release of the Billings Area Bikeway and Trail Master Plan, which was again updated in 2016. The Plan is a blueprint that spells out how future […]

Yellowstone Cellars and Winery was packed with cheer and enthusiastic members last Thursday, Nov. 16 at our Membership Appreciation Event. Billings TrailNet’s Program Coordinator, Lynn Harper, brought the group together with great energy and awarded many members with volunteer gifts.     Executive Director Kristi Drake updated the group about the newest developments with the […]