Provide operating assistance for fixed route and paratransit activities

The City of Moorhead received a Federal Transit Formula Grant of $4.45 million awarded on July 30, 2025, through the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant provides operating assistance for the MATBUS transit system's fixed-route and paratransit services within the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. Operating assistance funds cover essential transit operations including driver salaries, fuel, vehicle maintenance, and administrative expenses necessary to maintain reliable public transportation services.

Through this award, which extends through March 31, 2028, the City of Moorhead will sustain transportation options for city residents and visitors by continuing to provide accessible public transit services, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant paratransit offerings. The formula grant mechanism ensures predictable, ongoing funding to support the operational continuity of shared-ride transportation services open to the general public in this urbanized area. No subrecipient activities are involved in the administration of this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to provide operating assistance for fixed route and paratransit activities.

Activities

Provide operating assistance for matbus.

Expected outcomes

Maintain transportation options for moorhead residents and visitors throughout fargo/moorhead.

Intended beneficiaries

City of moorhead residents and visitors by assisting to provide access to public transportation for fixed route and paratransit services in the community.