Upcoming activities
Events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 26, 2025 | Procurement Office Hours | Contact Jean Meyer for virtual link |
| Dec. 4, 2025 | Fourth Quarter Transit TAC | MnDOT District 3 Training Center in St. Cloud, MN |
| March 12, 2026 | First Quarter Transit TAC | MnDOT District 3 Training Center in St. Cloud, MN |
| May 5-7, 2026 | Transit Spring Workshop | Waite Park, MN |
| July 16, 2026 | National Rural Transit Day | Online |
| July 17-18, 2026 | MPTA Bus Roadeo | Carver, MN |
| Sept. 10, 2026 | Third Quarter Transit TAC | MnDOT District 3 Training Center in Shoreview, MN |
| Oct. 19-21, 2026 | MPTA Fall Transit Conference | St. Cloud, MN |
| Dec. 10, 2026 | Fourth Quarter Transit TAC | MnDOT District 3 Training Center in Shoreview, MN |
Grants
| Solicitation | Applications open | Applications due | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercity bus grant | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2026 operating support |
| Transit Operating Grant | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2026 operating support |
| Vehicle replacement grant - rural | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2026 projects |
| Vehicle replacement grant - small urban | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2027 projects |
| Urban Bus Rapid Transit and High-Frequency Service Operating Pilot Grant | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2026 and 2027 projects |
| Transit Coordination Assistance Project Grant | June 5, 2025 | Aug. 28, 2025 | Award 2026-2027 projects |
| Facilities grant | Aug. 1, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 | Select 2027-2030 projects |
| Large capital grant | Aug. 1, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 | Select 2027 projects |
| Greater Minnesota Tribal Transit Vehicle Grant | Oct. 15, 2025 | Dec. 1, 2025 | Award 2026 projects |
| Technology grant | TBD | TBD | Award projects |
| 5310: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Capital Grant | TBD | TBD | Award vehicles |
| Regional Transportation Coordination Councils (RTCCs) Grant | TBD | TBD | Award projects |