ST Cloud Metro Transit Commission

ST Cloud Metro Transit Commission, registered in SAM.gov as a U.S. State Government and Transit Authority, operates as a public transportation provider serving the St. Cloud metropolitan area in Minnesota. Located at 665 Franklin Ave NE in St. Cloud, the organization has been registered as a federal government entity since February 2008 and maintains an active registration through May 2026. As a transit authority, the organization provides critical public transportation services to local residents, focusing on maintaining and improving urban transit infrastructure and fleet capabilities.

Through multiple federal grant awards from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), ST Cloud Metro Transit Commission has consistently secured formula grants to support comprehensive transit improvements. These grants have funded critical initiatives including fleet replacement, with specific projects involving the procurement of new CNG buses, facility maintenance and upgrades, and IT infrastructure enhancements. Notable grant awards include a $9,527,868 grant effective August 2025 for fleet replacement and infrastructure improvements, a $7,475,051 American Rescue Plan (ARP) grant in 2021 to support operational expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple smaller grants for specific capital projects like bus replacements and long-range transit planning. The organization has demonstrated a strategic approach to utilizing federal funding, focusing on maintaining safety standards, improving operational efficiency, and expanding service capabilities in their metropolitan service area. All grant awards have been directly administered by the Federal Transit Administration, with no noted subrecipient activities.