Upcoming activities
Events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 8-9, 2024 | 2nd Quarter Transit TAC/Spring Workshop | Sauk Rapids Government Center |
| July 19-20, 2024 | MPTA Bus Roadeo | Canterbury Downs in Shakopee |
| Sept. 18, 2024 | 3rd Quarter Transit TAC | MnDOT District Training Center in St. Cloud |
| Oct. 14-16, 2024 | MPTA Fall Transit Conference | Mankato |
| Dec. 11, 2024 | 4th Quarter Transit TAC | MnDOT District Training Center in St. Cloud |
| March 18, 2025 | National Transit Employee Appreciation Day | N/A |
Grants
| Solicitation | Applications open | Applications due | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Minnesota Tribal Transit Vehicle Grant | Feb. 1, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Award projects |
| 5310: Capital Mini-Van Pilot Program Grant | Feb. 12, 2024 | April 30, 2024 | Award 2025 projects |
| Transit Operating Grant | May 1, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | Award 2025 operating support |
| Vehicle replacement grant - small urban | May 1, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | Award 2025 projects |
| Vehicle replacement grant - rural | May 1, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | Award 2025 projects |
| Intercity bus grant | May 1, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | Award 2025 operating/capital projects |
| Technology grant | May 1, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | Award 2025 projects |
| Facilities grant | Aug. 1, 2024 | Sept. 30, 2024 | Select 2026-2029 projects |
| Large capital grant | Aug. 1, 2024 | Sept. 30, 2024 | Select 2026-2029 projects |
| Regional Transportation Coordination Councils (RTCCs) and Transit Coordination Assistance Projects (TCAPs) | N/A (Year 2 of Grant) | N/A (Year 2 of Grant) | Select 2026-2029 projects |
| 5310: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Compliance
Comprehensive reviews
Onsite reviews to be scheduled during 2024
- Brown County Human Services
- Central Community Transit
- City of Fosston
- City of Hibbing
- City of Staint Peter/MN River Valley Transit
- Productive Alternatives/Transit Alternatives
- Three Rivers Hiawathaland Transit
- Trailblazer Transit
- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council
- Watonwan County
Drug and alcohol reviews
Onsite reviews to be scheduled during 2024
- Becker County Transit
- Land to Air Express
- Prairie Lakes Transit
- Hubbard County Heartland Express
- Paul Bunyan Transit
- Prairieland Transit (SMOC)
- Hibbing Area Transit
- Three Rivers Hiawathaland Transit
- Trailblazer Transit
- Winona Transit
- TRUE Transit
Vehicle inspections
We'll schedule vehicle inspections directly with transit operators.
Facility inspections
We'll schedule facility inspections directly with transit operators.
Financial field audits
We'll schedule financial field audits directly with transit operators.