MN-2024-015
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: The purpose of this award is to support multiple Metro Transit (MT) and Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) projects including: MTS capital cost of contracting MT and MTS fleet purchases, light rail replacement, light rail equipment, commuter rail overhaul and connection track, light rail facilities renovation and expansion, commuter rail facility improvements, rail ADA and safety improvements, bus tire lease sign replacements, light rail vehicle overhaul and corrosion mitigation.
Activities performed: Funding will be used to perform several activities including: purchasing buses for the Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) and Metro Transit (MT) fleet and supplementing the cost of contracting with other agencies to provide service, the annual tire lease, rail vehicle overhauls, rail facility renovation and expansion, replacing signs and corrosion mitigation.
Expected outcomes: The facility projects support efficient operations at Metro Transit facilities.
Benefits to replacing fleet and maintaining the tire lease include more reliable bus service as well as improved public image through replacement of older vehicles and tires.
Benefits to rail vehicle and track overhauls include more reliable rail service.
The ADA and safety improvements support equity and accessibility initiatives and provide a safe experience for the public.
Intended beneficiaries: The funding in this grant will allow Metro Transit and Metropolitan Transportation Service to properly maintain its fleet thus contributing to the useful life of Metro Transit buses and to the reliable bus service throughout the region.
Rehab and/or renovation of Metro Transit facilities will keep support facilities in a state of good repair and functionality and will also save on operating costs.
Transit riders will benefit from improved safety, accessibility, and reliability of service of bus, light rail, and commuter rail transit service.
Subrecipient activities: University of Minnesota for bus purchases.
Activities performed: Funding will be used to perform several activities including: purchasing buses for the Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) and Metro Transit (MT) fleet and supplementing the cost of contracting with other agencies to provide service, the annual tire lease, rail vehicle overhauls, rail facility renovation and expansion, replacing signs and corrosion mitigation.
Expected outcomes: The facility projects support efficient operations at Metro Transit facilities.
Benefits to replacing fleet and maintaining the tire lease include more reliable bus service as well as improved public image through replacement of older vehicles and tires.
Benefits to rail vehicle and track overhauls include more reliable rail service.
The ADA and safety improvements support equity and accessibility initiatives and provide a safe experience for the public.
Intended beneficiaries: The funding in this grant will allow Metro Transit and Metropolitan Transportation Service to properly maintain its fleet thus contributing to the useful life of Metro Transit buses and to the reliable bus service throughout the region.
Rehab and/or renovation of Metro Transit facilities will keep support facilities in a state of good repair and functionality and will also save on operating costs.
Transit riders will benefit from improved safety, accessibility, and reliability of service of bus, light rail, and commuter rail transit service.
Subrecipient activities: University of Minnesota for bus purchases.
Awardee
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Minnesota
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 751% from $9,525,000 to $81,089,592.
Minnesota Metropolitan Council was awarded
Transit Infrastructure Grant for Metro Transit and MTS Projects
Project Grant MN-2024-015
worth $66,658,015
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Minnesota United States.
The grant
has a duration of 6 years 6 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.534 Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending.
$14,431,577 (18.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 3/18/25
Period of Performance
9/6/24
Start Date
3/30/31
End Date
Funding Split
$66.7M
Federal Obligation
$14.4M
Non-Federal Obligation
$81.1M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to MN-2024-015
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
MN-2024-015
SAI Number
MN-2024-015-01-20.534
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Special District Government
Awarding Office
695124 REGION 5 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
WR9DKNPUJVY8
Awardee CAGE
4PN40
Performance District
MN-90
Senators
Amy Klobuchar
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
Modified: 3/18/25