Formula Grant MN2025022
- This $42,197,720.00 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) will support multiple transit projects for the Metropolitan Council Minnesota's Metro Transit (MT) and Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) divisions. The funding will be used to purchase buses for the MT and MTS fleets, supplement the cost of contracting with other agencies to provide service, cover the annual tire lease, overhaul rail vehicles,...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Metropolitan Council Minnesota $43.6 million under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on August 18, 2021. The funding will support capital projects and operating assistance for public transportation in the Twin Cities metropolitan region through March 2027. Specifically, the grant will fund bus purchases and repairs, fare collection upgrades at transit facilities, and other bus infrastructure...
- The Metropolitan Council Minnesota was awarded a $47.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 19, 2022. The grant will fund three transit improvement projects in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area through March 2028: implementation of bus rapid transit in the Lake/Marshall/Selby corridor, including purchase of four BRT buses and construction of 33 platforms and shelters; purchase...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,755,000 Project Grant to the Metropolitan Council Minnesota on July 6, 2023 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. This funding will support a metro-wide regional travel behavior inventory and model development initiative. Key activities include conducting a household travel survey, special generator surveys, and data updates to improve the accuracy of transportation demand forecasting models....
- This $17.25 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (Section 5307) will support capital projects and planning for the Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit division in Minnesota. $13.8 million in Section 5307 funds will support construction of the new Minneapolis Bus Garage, engineering and design for electric bus infrastructure at Metro Transit garages including the new Minneapolis...
- The Metropolitan Council Minnesota was awarded a $6.87 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant will fund several capital projects including the replacement of fare collection boxes on the regional bus fleet at an estimated cost of $1.13 million, a tire lease facility for $4.27 million, and power redundancy and hoist replacement projects at bus maintenance facilities...
- This $1,750,000 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) provides funding for capital purchases and improvements related to buses, bus operations, and bus maintenance for the Metropolitan Council Minnesota's Metro Transit and MTS divisions. The award will support the purchase of expansion buses, installation of electric bus infrastructure, and upgrades to equipment such as...
- The Metropolitan Council Minnesota has received a $27,435,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507). The purpose of this grant is to purchase new buses to preserve existing transit service levels, replace aging buses, and accommodate increasing demand for paratransit services. Funds will also support the capital costs of contracting with other agencies to provide...
- This $700,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants (CFDA 20.500) program will fund transit-oriented development (TOD) planning activities along the Blue Line light rail extension in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The grant will support the Metropolitan Council Minnesota, the regional government agency overseeing public transportation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, in conducting community engagement, developing...
- This $4,937,803 federal Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the deployment of 8 electric buses for the Metro Transit fleet in Minnesota. The grant activities include purchasing the buses and installing associated charging infrastructure at the Heywood Garage. This project will help the Metropolitan Council Minnesota's Metro...
This $25,961,858 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the Metropolitan Council Minnesota will fund a variety of transportation projects in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan region. The award will support: Travel Demand Management projects focused on education and outreach to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips and encourage alternative/shared transportation methods, particularly for commuters during peak travel periods. Operation of a new weekday limited stop bus service between downtown Minneapolis and Plymouth via Route 757. Establishment of shared mobility services infrastructure, including staffing and amenities, through the Mobility Hubs project. Renovation and construction activities at the LRT Blue Line Lake St Station, including upgrades to vertical circulation, platforms, canopies, and pedestrian ramps. Site preparation, paving, lighting, and technology enhancements at the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Apple Valley Transit Station. The award was made on September 11, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2030. These projects are expected to provide greater travel choices, reduce congestion, and lower vehicle emissions in the region.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $20.8m | 9/11/25 |