MATBUS Coordination Committee - 06.01.2026

The City of Fargo's MATBUS Coordination Committee met on June 1, 2026, to discuss several transit-related procurement and budget matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a new methodology for calculating special service billing rates for charter services, transitioning from a previous contractor-based rate to a budget-based hourly rate of $123.11. The committee also reviewed and tabled the approval of a three-year rolling average cost allocation methodology for local shares of capital projects, pending further review and alignment with joint powers agreements. Additionally, the committee received updates on the 2027 operational and capital budget proposal, including service adjustments such as route eliminations and microtransit pilots, and discussed security service enhancements with Signal Security, proposing additional security hours and a mobile response unit to improve safety across transit operations. Budget-to-actual financial reviews highlighted timing issues with grant revenues and ongoing efforts to fill staffing vacancies. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of committee member transitions and ongoing collaboration among regional transit partners.