Upcoming activities
Events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Transportation Coordination Councils (RTCCs) Grant | Jan. 15, 2026 | March 20, 2026 | Award projects |
| Transit Operating Grant | May 1, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | Award 2027 operating support |
| Greater Minnesota Tribal Transit Vehicle Grant | May 1, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | Award 2027 projects |
| Intercity bus grant | May 1, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | Award 2027 support |
| Transit Coordination Assistance Project Grant | 2027 | 2027 | Award 2028-2029 projects |
| Facilities grant | TBD | TBD | Award projects |
| Large capital grant | TBD | TBD | Award projects |
| Technology grant | TBD | TBD | Award projects |
| 5310: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Capital Grant | TBD | TBD | Award vehicles |
Vehicle funding
| Vehicle replacements | Replacement due date |
|---|---|
| Vehicle replacement grant - rural | TBD |
| Vehicle replacement grant - small urban | TBD |