DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Discussion On Regional Solicitation For Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Discuss the Regional Solicitation proposed changes and recommendations for the Transportation Advisory Board’s consideration in January 2026.
SUMMARY
The Metropolitan Council is evaluating and redesigning the entire Regional Solicitation program and process for selecting projects for federal transportation funding in the seven-county metro region. The revised Regional Solicitation program will align with the 2050 Transportation Policy Plan which guides and informs investment over the next 25 years.
Action items under consideration at the January 2026 Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board include application criteria, scoring and releasing the solicitation package to the general public for comments. Staff requests direction and feedback on the proposed changes.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Information only: no action requested
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
None.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Regional Solicitation Summary
Attachment: Presentation Slides
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Erin Laberee