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RIMROCK TRAILWAYS PICKS UP GREYHOUND ROUTES
Beginning June 21, 2011, Rimrock Trailways will begin serving schedules Greyhound provided between Billings, MT and Missoula, MT. The service will still be there, and it will be improved with a third schedule routed through Helena, MT and an additional schedule between Great Falls, MT and Helena, MT.
Rimrock Trailways is an intercity bus carrier based in Billings, founded by Thorm R. Forseth in 1972. According to Forseth, "We currently employ 50 people and estimate that with this change, we'll be adding up to 8 new jobs. We're excited to expand our business and make an increasingly positive contribution to Montana's economy. Most importantly, we believe this will improve our services for the traveling public."
Steve Arveschoug, Executive Director for Big Sky Economic Development in Billings, says he's proud of this Montana-based company. "Rimrock Trailways is working to improve Montana's transportation links – which means greater ease of access for our state's residents. At the same time, they're adding jobs and improving service, which is good for continued economic development."
In addition to taking over the two round trips a day that Greyhound ran for decades between Billings, Butte, Bozeman, and Missoula. Rimrock will also
Adjust one Billings-to-Missoula schedule to directly connect passengers from Billings to Bozeman, Helena, and Missoula.
Add a schedule from Great Falls to Helena. This new connection will make a travel hub in Helena and cut the time it takes to go from Billings to Great Falls by several hours.
Maintain connections for travelers to access Polson, Kalispell and Whitefish from Missoula via Rimrock.
Continue two round trips per day on I-90 from Billings through Butte to Missoula.Maintain two round trips per day on I-94 from Billings to Miles City, Glendive, Bismarck and Fargo, North Dakota and connections to points east.
Connect with Greyhound's westbound schedules at Missoula for people traveling to Coeur d'Alene, Spokane, and Seattle.
Continue Rimrock's Billings connections with Arrow Stage Lines to Denver and with Jefferson Lines through South Dakota and Minnesota. The three carriers will continue to use the Billings bus depot on First Avenue North.
College students are one group of riders already taking advantage of intercity service in Montana, and this change in service will simplify their trips between home and campus. "Students, and particularly student government, will be thrilled to know that there will be more convenient public transportation choices," Nancy Wilson with the Associated Students of the University of Montana's Office of Transportation stated.
Since riding the bus is the most fuel-efficient way to travel, Gretchen Hooker, director of the Associated Students of Montana State University Sustainability Center added, "Public transportation is important to MSU's sustainability efforts. Convenient and reliable intercity bus service means more students can choose to be car-free in Bozeman, since they have a way to get home for holiday breaks."
Jim Lang, Helena resident and father of a University of Montana student, said, "I'm excited about these changes. My daughter will now be able to use Rimrock to come home from the University of Montana. It means we can save money on gas, and she won't be driving on icy roads. If my other kids decide to go to Montana State University, they can use Rimrock as well."
People with disabilities are also among those who take advantage of intercity bus service. Billings residents Dar and Jim Aldrich, who travel frequently by bus representing the Montana Association for the Blind, reacted enthusiastically to Rimrock's announcement of new routes and schedules, saying, "Wow, being able to get to Great Falls through Helena will cut time and it is a nice ride. We've always liked to ride Rimrock." Currently, people in wheelchairs can ride any Rimrock route with 48-hour notice, but by October of 2012, all line motorcoaches will be lift-equipped.
In addition to passenger service, Rimrock offers express package shipping. "This is better connectivity for passengers, and I love that businesses can use Rimrock Package Express to quickly and affordably send items between Montana and North Dakota communities… and beyond," said Wendy Weaver of Green Stone Consulting, a Bozeman-based company that helps businesses improve their bottom line through sustainable operations.
Rimrock Trailways serves 27 locations in Montana and 12 in North Dakota.
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