In 2018, the transportation sector accounted for 38% of total emissions in Bozeman. Conservation and efficiency in the transportation system is essential to reduce emissions.  

The Bozeman Climate Plan identified three actionable solutions to reach decrease transportation emissions:

• Increase Walking, Biking, Carpooling, and Use of Transit
• Decrease Direct Vehicle Emissions (transition to more efficient vehicles, electric vehicles, and vehicles that use alternative fuels)
• Improve Air Travel Efficiency

Learn more about what the City is doing to reach transportation goals in the Climate Plan Dashboard. 

City of Bozeman Transportation Hub

Modifying how you get around can make a big difference in reducing your own carbon footprint and helping reach the City's climate goals. Check out the City of Bozeman Transportation Hub to learn more about commuter programs and transportation safety. 

Electric Vehicles (EV)

• Easy Charging in the Greater Yellowstone Area

Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made several changes to the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit. Most of the new changes have already taken effect January 1st, 2023 and last until 2032. Among these changes are new manufacturing requirements, income thresholds and expanded car type eligibility.

Qualifying electric vehicles are eligible for credit up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used vehicles.

EV Tax Credit Resources:

• Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities Clean Vehicle Credit Overview
• Qualifying Vehicle VIN Lookup 
• Current New Qualifying Vehicles List
• IRS Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
• IRS Credits for EV's Purchased in 2022 or before
• Plug in America EV Incentives Explained