Project selection
Transit facilities and large capital grants
The statewide budget target for 2027 Public Transit Facilities and Large Capital projects (under a separate solicitation) is $7,500,000 total. The 2027 grant application period closed on Aug. 19, 2022. We received four Facilities Grant applications.
Rural - Facilities
| Applicant | Total Budget | State Share | Local Share | Awarded | Total Score | Year Proposed | Selection Determination | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Transit Joint Powers Board Construct New Storage Facility - Willmar |
$6,249,860 | $4,999,888 | $1,249,972 | Future | 89 | 2027 | Yes | |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Parking Lot Maintenance - Lowry |
$7,500 | $6,000 | $1,500 | Future | 75 | 2027 | Yes | |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Parking Lot Maintenance - Alexandria |
$14,900 | $11,920 | $2,980 | Future | 66 | 2027 | Yes | |
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. - Facility Roof and Insulation Repair in Gilbert, MN | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 55 | 2027 | No. Minimum score of 60 required for selection. The application will have detailed information on scoring criteria. | |
Rural - Large Capital
| Applicant | Total Budget | Federal Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Transit Joint Powers Board Purchase of 40 Radios for Bus Fleet |
$96,000 | $76,800 | $19,200 | Future |
| Prairie Five Rides CAC, Inc. Acquire 2 Support Vehicles (Non-Revenue) |
$74,000 | $59,200 | $14,800 | Future |
| Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. Acquire 1 Support Vehicle (Non-Revenue) |
$52,000 | $41,600 | $10,400 | Future |
| Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. Purchase Bus Lift for Maintenance |
$35,000 | $28,000 | $7,000 | Future |
Small Urban - Large Capital
| Applicant | Total Budget | Projected Federal Share Section 5339 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rochester Acquire 2 Electric Support Vehicles & related charging infrastructure and Installation. |
$155,600 | $124,480 | $31,120 | Future |
| Duluth Transit Authority Purchase 2 Support Vehicles for Maintenance |
$168,000 | $134,400 | $33,600 | Future |
| Duluth Transit Authority Purchase Forklift |
$55,000 | $44,000 | $11,000 | Future |
Rural - Facilities
| Applicant | Total Budget | State Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Maintenance Facility - Sandstone |
$3,790,560 | $3,032,448 | $758,112 | Future |
| Hubbard County Transit Facility Upgrade |
$133,867 | $107,094 | $26,773 | Future |
Rural - Large Capital
| Applicant | Total Budget | State Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Maintenance Facility Equipment - Sandstone |
$174,130 | $139,304 | $34,826 | Future |
Small Urban - Facility
| Applicant | Total Budget | Federal Share - 5307 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rochester New Bus Storage |
$12,569,999 | $10,055,999 | $2,514,000 | Future |
Small Urban - Technology and Large Capital
| Applicant | Total Budget | Federal Share - 5307 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Moorhead Purchase Misc Equipment - Bike Racks, Radios, Cameras etc. |
$70,000 | $56,000 | $14,000 | Future |
Rural - Facilities
| Applicant | Total Budget | State Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Office Facility Expansion - Gilbert |
$280,000 | $224,000 | $56,000 | Future |
| Cedar Valley Services, Inc. New Facility - Austin |
$3,000,000 | $2,400,000 | $600,000 | Future |
| Cedar Valley Services, Inc. New Facility - Waseca |
$900,000 | $720,000 | $180,000 | Future |
| Prairie Five CAC, Inc. Facility Improvements - Granite Falls |
$100,000 | $80,000 | $20,000 | Future |
| Prairie Five CAC, Inc. Montevideo Bus Shelters |
$110,000 | $88,000 | $22,000 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Lowry Shop wired for natural gas generator |
$15,000 | $12,000 | $3,000 | Future |
| United Community Action Partnership, Inc. Parking Lot Improvements |
$67,000 | $53,600 | $13,400 | Future |
Rural - Technology
| Applicant | Total Budget | State Share | Federal Share Section 5339 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. New Scheduling /Dispatching Software with App |
$800,000 | $640,000 | $0 | $160,000 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Replace Cellular Devices |
$15,000 | $12,000 | $0 | $3,000 | Future |
| City of Hibbing Dispatch Upgrade |
$50,000 | $0 | $40,000 | $10,000 | Future |
Rural - Large Capital
| Selected | Total Budget | State Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Non-Revenue Service Sedans |
$30,600 | $24,480 | $6,120 | Future |
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Non-Revenue Service Sedans |
$30,600 | $24,480 | $6,120 | Future |
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Maintenance Service Vehicles |
$87,100 | $69,680 | $17,420 | Future |
| Productive Alternatives, Inc. Vehicle Lifts |
$34,203 | $27,362 | $6,841 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Wall Mount Electric Pressure Washer |
$10,000 | $8,000 | $2,000 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Lawn Tractor w/ Rotary Broom & two stage snow blower |
$20,000 | $16,000 | $4,000 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Moblie Lift w/ Wireless Communications for Lowry Shop |
$40,611 | $32,489 | $8,122 | Future |
| Semcac Support Vehicles (non-revenue) |
$45,000 | $36,000 | $9,000 | Future |
| Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. Support Equipment - Vehicle (non revenue) |
$70,000 | $56,000 | $14,000 | Future |
| United Community Action Partnership, Inc. Replace Staff Support Vehicle (non revenue) |
$28,700 | $22,960 | $5,740 | Future |
| Watonwan County Support Vehicle (non revenue) |
$47,500 | $38,000 | $9,500 | Future |
Small Urban - Facility
| Applicant | Total Budget | Projected Federal Share 5339 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Mankato Upgrade Bus Stops |
$375,000 | $300,000 | $75,000 | Future |
| City of Moorhead Rehabilitation of Existing Facility |
$33,000 | $26,400 | $6,600 | Future |
| Duluth Transit Authority Bus Stop Improvements |
$250,000 | $200,000 | $50,000 | Future |
| Duluth Transit Authority TCE Roof Replacement |
$170,000 | $136,000 | $34,000 | Future |
| Duluth Transit Authority Heavy Duty Bus Hoist Replacements |
$675,000 | $540,000 | $135,000 | Future |
Small Urban - Large Capital
| Applicant | Total Budget | Projected Federal Share 5339 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Mankato Replace lighting in shop and garage |
$150,000 | $120,000 | $30,000 | Future |
| City of Rochester Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Personal Protective Equip |
$53,561 | $42,849 | $10,712 | Future |
| Duluth Transit Authority Tire Storage Solution |
$120,000 | $96,000 | $24,000 | Future |
Rural - Facilities
| Applicant | Total Budget | State Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Facility concrete repair, floor grates & parking-International Falls |
$110,000 | $88,000 | $22,000 | Future |
| City of Hibbing Bus Shelters |
$14,500 | $11,600 | $2,900 | Future |
| City of Hibbing Bus Shelters |
$29,000 | $23,200 | $5,800 | Future |
| Semcac Facility Expansion - Kasson |
$3,015,366 | $2,412,293 | $603,073 | Future |
| Wadena County Highway Department Facility remodel |
$1,699,706 | $1,359,765 | $339,941 | Future |
Rural - Technology
| Applicant | Total Budget | State Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Cloud Based Servers |
$44,000 | $35,200 | $8,800 | Future |
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Replace Computers |
$65,000 | $52,000 | $13,000 | Future |
| City of Morris Fare Collection System |
$100,000 | $80,000 | $20,000 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Upgrade Bus Video Recording System |
$60,000 | $48,000 | $12,000 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Phone System Server |
$10,000 | $8,000 | $2,000 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Network Office Equipment |
$10,930 | $8,744 | $2,186 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Dispatch Scheduling/Routing Software Server |
$15,000 | $12,000 | $3,000 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Dispatch Scheduling/Routing Software |
$292,095 | $233,676 | $58,419 | Future |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Automated Payment Technology |
$81,950 | $65,560 | $16,390 | Future |
| Semcac Surveillance/Security Cameras Buses |
$150,000 | $120,000 | $30,000 | Future |
Small Urban - Facility
| Applicant | Total Budget | Projected Federal Share 5339 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Moorhead Shelter Replacement |
$34,490 | $27,592 | $6,898 | Future |
| City of Rochester St. Mary's Transit Station Improvements |
$1,987,050 | $1,589,640 | $397,410 | Future |
Small Urban - Technology
| Applicant | Total Budget | Projected Federal Share 5339 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth Transit Authority Security and Camera Updates |
$150,000 | $120,000 | $30,000 | Future |
| Duluth Transit Authority Administrative Technology Updates |
$100,000 | $80,000 | $20,000 | Future |
| City of Rochester Transit Signal Priority (4th St SE corridor) |
$137,400 | $109,920 | $27,480 | Future |
Rural - Facilities
| Applicant | Budget | State Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Rehabilitation of existing facility - Hermantown |
$235,000 | $188,000 | $47,000 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. New Bus Storage Facility - Crookston |
$2,597,000 | $2,077,600 | $519,400 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| City of Hibbing Bus Shelters Project 1 |
$14,500 | $11,600 | $2,900 | No. This project was selected and awarded by MnDOT, and the transit system declined the award for 2023. |
| City of Hibbing Bus Shelters Project 2 |
$29,000 | $23,200 | $5,800 | No. This project was selected and awarded by MnDOT, and the transit system declined the award for 2023. |
| Prairie Five CAC, Inc. Bus Shelters - Montevideo location |
$110,000 | $88,000 | $22,000 | No. This project was selected and awarded by MnDOT, and the transit system declined the award for 2023. |
Rural - Large Capital
| Applicant | Total Budget | Federal Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Maintenance Service - Vehicle |
$82,700 | $66,160 | $16,540 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Non-Revenue Service Sedan |
$37,300 | $29,840 | $7,460 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Central Community Transit Joint Powers Board Replacement of Support Vehicle |
$45,700 | $36,560 | $9,140 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Alexandria Facility Equipment |
$56,500 | $45,200 | $11,300 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. Van for Mechanic (non-revenue) |
$52,000 | $41,600 | $10,400 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Purchase Maintenance Lift |
$62,400 | $49,920 | $12,480 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
Rural - Technology
| Applicant | Total Budget | Federal Share | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Transit Joint Powers Board Upgrade Phone System |
$35,000 | $28,000 | $7,000 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Central Community Transit Joint Powers Board Replace Server |
$15,000 | $12,000 | $3,000 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Hubbard County Dispatch |
$5,000 | $4,000 | $1,000 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Prairie Five CAC, Inc. Dispatch Software |
$400,000 | $320,000 | $80,000 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Rainbow Rider Transit Board Surveillance/Security Door Access |
$63,000 | $50,400 | $12,600 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. Surveillance/Security On Board Video System |
$100,000 | $80,000 | $20,000 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| United Community Action Partnership, Inc. Surveillance/Security Camera System Update |
$100,750 | $80,600 | $20,150 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| United Community Action Partnership, Inc. Purchase Server |
$15,000 | $12,000 | $3,000 | Yes. MnDOT will issue grant contracts for these amounts and projects during calendar year 2023. |
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. Cloud Based Interface |
$55,600 | $44,480 | $11,120 | No. This project was selected and awarded by MnDOT, and the transit system declined the award for 2023. |
| City of Hibbing Dispatch Upgrade |
$50,000 | $40,000 | $10,000 | No. This project was selected and awarded by MnDOT, and the transit system declined the award for 2023. |
| City of Morris Fare Collection System |
$100,000 | $80,000 | $20,000 | No. This project was selected and awarded by MnDOT, and the transit system declined the award for 2023. |
Small Urban - Facilities
| Applicant | Budget | Federal Share Section 5339 | State Share Bond Funds | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Mankato Bus Stop Improvements |
$129,500 | $103,600 | $0 | $25,900 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| City of Moorhead Improvements to Metro Transit Garage |
$283,000 | $226,400 | $0 | $56,600 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| City of Moorhead Purchase two replacement passenger shelters |
$45,600 | $36,480 | $0 | $9,120 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| City of Rochester Downtown Bus Stop Improvements |
$120,000 | $96,000 | $0 | $24,000 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| City of Rochester St. Mary's Transit Station Improvements |
$3,500,000 | $2,800,000 | $0 | $700,000 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| Duluth Transit Authority Operation Center Bus Barn and Maintenance Floor |
$480,000 | $384,000 | $0 | $96,000 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| Duluth Transit Authority Operations Center Exterior Painting |
$239,000 | $191,200 | $0 | $47,800 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| Duluth Transit Authority Operations Center Garage Heaters and Glycol Removal |
$120,000 | $96,000 | $0 | $24,000 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| Duluth Transit Authority Procure and Install Passenger Amenities Various Locations |
$200,000 | $160,000 | $0 | $40,000 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| St. Cloud Metropolitian Transit Commission | $4,000,000 | $1,200,000 | $2,000,000 | $800,000 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
Small Urban - Large Capital
| Applicant | Total Budget | Federal Share Section 5339 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth Transit Authority Operations Center Maintenance and Parts Room Storage Rack |
$20,000 | $16,000 | $4,000 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
Small Urban - Technology
| Applicant | Total Budget | Federal Share Section 5339 | Local Share | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Moorhead Replacement of AVA and AVL System |
$241,800 | $193,440 | $48,360 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
| City of Moorhead Replacement Paratransit Scheduling Software |
$30,000 | $24,000 | $6,000 | MnDOT has awarded and suballocated the federal funds for these amounts and projects for CY 2023. |
Technical Assistance Committee (TAC)
The Technical Assistance Committee (TAC) is a collection of Rural and Small Urban Transit individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills to guide the MnDOT Office of Transit and Active Transportation (OTAT) more effectively. The advisory committee serves to make recommendations and/or provide key information and materials to OTAT. The advisory committee plays an important role in evaluating the performance of the transit programs, provides technical expertise, as well as providing program staff with a fresh perspective on programmatic issues. These meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
TAC meeting materials
- TAC Meeting PowerPoint 11/17/2021 (PDF)
- TAC Meeting November 2020 (PDF)
- TAC meeting Power Point 03/23/2021 (PDF)
How we select transit projects
Project selection is the decision to fund a project and add it to the list of projects to be funded. Selected projects are listed in the 4-year Preliminary Project Report and the 4-year State Transportation Improvement Program.
MnDOT selects projects within categories based on types of projects and funding programs. Each category and program has a separate process to evaluate, prioritize and select projects. The 2020 Solicitation Summary Report Describes our Current Solicitation Processes.
Four-Year Preliminary Project Reports (2023 – 2026 and includes current year 2022)
The Four-Year Preliminary Project Reports details our capital investments for the next four years for Greater Minnesota Transit. The Preliminary Project Reports are updated frequently to remove projects that are moving to contract status, adjust timing of existing planned projects, and add new planned projects. The primary purpose of the documents are to communicate programmed replacement vehicles and planned large capital transit projects over the next four years.
- Current Preliminary Large Capital and Facility Project List Report (PDF) (dated 1/10/2022)
- Current Preliminary Replacement Vehicle Projects Report (PDF) (dated 1/11/2022)
- 2023-2026 Technology Projects Preliminary Project List (PDF) (dated 1/10/2022)
Archived reports
- Former Preliminary Large Capital and Facility Project List Report (PDF) (dated 8/23/2021)
- Former Preliminary Replacement Vehicle Project Report (PDF) (dated 4/21/2021)
2020 Solicitation Summary Report
The report below provides an overview of the decision making process for the Office of Transit and Active Transportation. It increases the transparency of the decision-making process, particularly by providing information to enable comparisons between projects that are selected and those that are not. This report is intended to document the 2020 solicitation process and summarize the results. It does not include any analysis of the solicitation processes or recommendation for changes/improvements to said processes.