MATBUS Coordination Committee - 08.19.2026

The City of Fargo's MATBUS Coordination Committee met on August 19, 2026, to discuss transit-related projects and budget updates. A key procurement-related action was the approval of a program of projects funded by a $1 million 5339 sub-allocation grant from the state of North Dakota, supporting a bus shelter rehabilitation project ($250,000) and a bus video surveillance project ($1 million). These projects were included in Fargo's 2026 capital budget and the committee recommended moving forward with the public hearing and grant application process. The meeting also reviewed July budget-to-actual financials, highlighting grant revenue timing and operational expenses, including overtime costs due to driver shortages. Additionally, the committee discussed the recent relocation of transit operations to a temporary facility due to structural concerns at the previous building, with costs borne by the City of Fargo. Updates on safety, security incidents, and ongoing efforts to fill driver vacancies were also provided. A draft joint powers agreement between Fargo and Moorhead was introduced to improve intercity transit coordination, with plans to finalize it by year-end.