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Transit plans

2023 Greater Minnesota State Management Plan

The federal government requires states managing federal transit funds to submit a state management plan. Federal Transit Administration is reviewing our 2023 Greater Minnesota State Management Plan.

2021 Greater Minnesota Public Transit Technology Plan

The Transit Technology Plan guides us and Greater Minnesota transit systems with planning, prioritizing, obtaining, and implementing technology across the state.

2017 Greater Minnesota Transit Investment Plan

The 2017 Greater Minnesota Transit Investment Plan provides investment priorities and strategic direction for transit in Greater Minnesota. 

Regional coordination plans

We partner with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and local planning organizations throughout Minnesota to develop regional coordination plans. 

Transit reports

Minnesota Statute, Section 174.247 requires that an annual transit report be published to provide residents and elected officials an overview of public transit services in Minnesota.

Transit Asset Management Plan

The Federal Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015 establishes direction and support for Transit Asset Management (TAM) and includes Federal Transit Administration TAM Final Rule 49 CFR 625. This Rule requires establishment of a National Transit Asset Management System to monitor and manage public transportation capital assets to improve safety, and increase reliability and performance, and requires the establishment of a transit system TAM Plan.

Transit system studies

Transit system studies analyze transit system administrative structures, operations, and service to increase coordination among systems and improve mobility for Greater Minnesota residents.