MATBUS Transit Development Plan

Transit Development Plan Approval Schedule - October 6, 2025

 

Over the past few months, the project team has gathered information about existing MATBUS transit services, collected feedback from the community, and had discussions with Metro COG and MATBUS staff. The final public comment period from July 30 to September 10 is now closed, and we are pleased to present the final Transit Development Plan (TDP) and appendices.

 

2026-2030 Transit Development Plan (Approval Pending)

Appendix A - Existing Conditions Report

Appendix B - Route Profiles

Appendix C - Engagement Documentation

Appendix D - Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan

 

In the coming weeks, the TDP will be presented to the MATBUS Coordination Committee and local jurisdictions for approval, pending final review by state and federal partners. The public is welcome to attend any of these meetings. The schedule for these meetings is below:

• MATBUS Coordination Committee - October 15
• West Fargo City Commission - October 20
• Dilworth City Council - October 27
• Fargo City Commission - November 10
• Moorhead City Council - November 24
• Metro COG Transportation Technical Committee and Policy Board - December 11 and 18

Thank you to everyone who has participated in this study! 

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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

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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.