MATBUS Transit Development Plan

Virtual Presentation and Open House - August 27, 2025

 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the virtual public input meeting on August 27, 2025. This meeting was held to receive additional comments and gather feedback on the draft final TDP for the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. For a recap of this meeting, please watch the presentation and review the public input meeting slides below.

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TDP Public Input Meeting Slides - August 27, 2025

 

The comment period for the draft final TDP and coordinated human services transportation plan is open until Wednesday, September 10 (see below for more information).

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Draft Final Transit Development Plan - July 30, 2025

 

Over the past few months, the project team has gathered information about existing MATBUS transit services, collected feedback from the community through an online survey on potential service scenarios, and had discussions with Metro COG and MATBUS staff. Using what we have learned through this process, the draft final plan has been created for public feedback.

Project StoryMap

The draft final Transit Development Plan is now complete and ready for your thoughts! Please view the draft report and coordinated human services transportation plan below. Additional hard copies are available for review at the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) and Metro COG. Comments can be made using the feedback link below. Additional written comments may be emailed to Blue Weber, Community Outreach Liaison, at blue.weber@bolton-menk.com or mailed to the address below:

Bolton & Menk

3168 41st Street S #2

Fargo, ND 58104.

 

Please submit your comments by Wednesday, September 10.

We appreciate your feedback!

Draft Final Report

Draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan

Provide Feedback Here

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Transit Development Plan Project Video

 

What is a transit development plan? How do we improve transit service for those who need it most in the community? Learn more about the transit development planning process and how MATBUS and the Fargo-Moorhead area are moving forward with an update to its transit development plan!

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Project Background Information

 

As the Fargo-Moorhead region experiences growth and development, the need for an efficient and sustainable transit system is increasingly important. Metro COG and MATBUS are working together to prepare a new Transit Development Plan (TDP) that will look at current transit needs and develop a forward-looking vision for regional transit. This project aims to create a robust and sustainable transit plan that better serves the community, improves connections, and supports economic growth.

Project Objective

 

The objective of the 2026-2030 Transit Development Plan is to develop a document that meets federal and state requirements, addresses local challenges in implementing transit service, integrates the transition to a large urban transit system, coordinates with the transit community, and provides a policy framework and vision to base decisions affecting transit for the next five years.

The Transit Development Plan update will analyze a wide range of service, capital, institutional/managerial, and financial alternatives. The study will evaluate the existing transit system in place, gauge opportunities for improved transit coordination in the region, identify the most efficient approach to meet the needs of the public, and carefully consider where transit resources should be devoted over the five-year planning period.