Formula Grant MN2025023
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 Metropolitan Council Minnesota was awarded a $8,847,612 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration's State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on September 5, 2023. The grant funds will be used to repair, upgrade, and/or rehabilitate/renovate bus life systems, paving systems, foundation, fall protection equipment, facades, shops, roofs, and mid-life bus rapid transit (BRT) buses. The intended outcomes are to extend the lifespan of existing systems, renew systems to restart...
- 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...
- 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 received a $18,887,702 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525). The grant will fund rail replacement and maintenance projects for light rail and commuter rail track, as well as overhauls of light rail vehicle components including brakes, doors, and pantographs. Activities will enable light rail vehicles to reach their intended 30-year lifespan and ensure...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $19,674,001 Project Grant to the Metropolitan Council Minnesota under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525). The grant will fund upgrades and improvements to rail lines, track, and facilities utilizing $300,000 in Section 5307 funds, $15,439,200 in Section 5337 fixed guideway funds, and $3,934,801 in regional transit capital funds. The grant period runs from July 30, 2021 through March 30, 2027. Funds...
- The Metropolitan Council Minnesota received a $14,158,850 State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) award from the Federal Transit Administration to perform overhaul activities and facility renovations for the region's light rail transit system. The funding will be used to rebuild and replace key light rail vehicle (LRV) components including brake, propulsion, control, HVAC, and electrical systems. It will also support renovations to the LRV maintenance facilities, such as upgrading...
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, renovate and expand rail facilities, and implement ADA and safety improvements. These activities are expected to result in more reliable bus and rail service, improved public image through newer vehicles, and enhanced safety and accessibility for transit riders. The grant award period is from September 12, 2025 to March 31, 2030. The Metropolitan Council Minnesota, a regional government agency serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, will serve as the primary awardee and implementer of the grant activities. The University of Minnesota is identified as a sub-recipient for bus-related work under this award.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $34.6m | 9/12/25 |