Saint Cloud Metro Bus FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Saint Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) is in charge of developing a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a federally mandated, annually prepared document that contains highway, transit, and other transportation projects for which Federal funds are programmed during a four-year period within the metropolitan area.

APO staff is in the process of completing the fiscal years 2025-2028 TIP and is asking for your opinion on these proposed federally-funded projects.

Please note that sometimes a jurisdiction may be awarded federal funds for a specific future year – like 2028 for example – but the jurisdiction may choose to construct the project sooner – in 2025 for example – and then reimburse themselves with the Federal funds when they receive them. This is known as Advanced Construction. This survey does not include projects that have already been constructed and are only waiting on Federal reimbursement through the Advanced Construction process.

For Saint Cloud Metro Bus, federally-funded projects contained in this survey are broken into two categories: Operation Costs and Capital Improvements. Capital Improvements are further broken down by fiscal year.

Thank you.

OPERATION COSTS

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Saint Cloud Metro Bus is proposing budgets for operating assistance, paratransit operations, and Northstar commuter operations. Please tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.

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* 1. Metro Bus is proposing the following budgets for operating assistance:

o 2025: $12,127,500 ($1,500,000 in federal funding + $10,627,500 in local funding)

o 2026: $12,430,600 ($1,500,000 in federal funding + $10,930,600 in local funding)

o 2027: $12,679,200 ($1,600,000 in federal funding + $11,079,200 in local funding)

o 2028: $13,343,952 ($1,600,000 in federal funding + $11,743,952 in local funding)

Very Important.

Important.

Somewhat Important.

A Little Important.

Not Important.

No Opinion.

Very Important.

Important.

Somewhat Important.

A Little Important.

Not Important.

No Opinion.

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* 2. Metro Bus is proposing the following budgets for paratransit operations:

o 2025: $6,063,750 in local funding.

o 2026: $6,215,000 in local funding.

o 2027: $6,339,300 in local funding.

o 2028: $6,719,658 in local funding.

Very Important.

Important.

Somewhat Important.

A Little Important.

Not Important.

No Opinion.

Very Important.

Important.

Somewhat Important.

A Little Important.

Not Important.

No Opinion.

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* 3. Metro Bus is proposing the following budgets for Northstar Commuter operations:

o 2025: $1,486,250 in local funding.

o 2026: $1,516,000 in local funding.

o 2027: $1,546,300 in local funding.

o 2028: $1,608,152 in local funding.

Very Important.

Important.

Somewhat Important.

A Little Important.

Not Important.

No Opinion.

Very Important.

Important.

Somewhat Important.

A Little Important.

Not Important.

No Opinion.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

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2025

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* 4. Saint Cloud Metro Bus has seven projects programmed to receive federal funding during fiscal year 2025. Please tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.

	Very Important.	Important.	Somewhat Important.	A Little Important.	Not Important.	No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $535,000 with $428,000 coming from federal funding and $107,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $535,000 with $428,000 coming from federal funding and $107,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $535,000 with $428,000 coming from federal funding and $107,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $535,000 with $428,000 coming from federal funding and $107,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $535,000 with $428,000 coming from federal funding and $107,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $535,000 with $428,000 coming from federal funding and $107,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $535,000 with $428,000 coming from federal funding and $107,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to do additional facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $650,000 with $520,000 coming from federal funding and $130,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to do additional facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $650,000 with $520,000 coming from federal funding and $130,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to do additional facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $650,000 with $520,000 coming from federal funding and $130,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to do additional facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $650,000 with $520,000 coming from federal funding and $130,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to do additional facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $650,000 with $520,000 coming from federal funding and $130,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to do additional facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $650,000 with $520,000 coming from federal funding and $130,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to do additional facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $650,000 with $520,000 coming from federal funding and $130,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route bus. The estimated project cost is $729,000 with $583,200 coming from federal funding, $72,900 coming from state funding, and $72,900 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route bus. The estimated project cost is $729,000 with $583,200 coming from federal funding, $72,900 coming from state funding, and $72,900 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route bus. The estimated project cost is $729,000 with $583,200 coming from federal funding, $72,900 coming from state funding, and $72,900 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route bus. The estimated project cost is $729,000 with $583,200 coming from federal funding, $72,900 coming from state funding, and $72,900 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route bus. The estimated project cost is $729,000 with $583,200 coming from federal funding, $72,900 coming from state funding, and $72,900 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route bus. The estimated project cost is $729,000 with $583,200 coming from federal funding, $72,900 coming from state funding, and $72,900 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route bus. The estimated project cost is $729,000 with $583,200 coming from federal funding, $72,900 coming from state funding, and $72,900 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride bus. The estimated project cost is $367,000 with $311,950 coming from federal funding and $55,050 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride bus. The estimated project cost is $367,000 with $311,950 coming from federal funding and $55,050 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride bus. The estimated project cost is $367,000 with $311,950 coming from federal funding and $55,050 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride bus. The estimated project cost is $367,000 with $311,950 coming from federal funding and $55,050 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride bus. The estimated project cost is $367,000 with $311,950 coming from federal funding and $55,050 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride bus. The estimated project cost is $367,000 with $311,950 coming from federal funding and $55,050 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase one replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride bus. The estimated project cost is $367,000 with $311,950 coming from federal funding and $55,050 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $1,835,000 with $1,468,000 coming from federal funding, $183,500 coming from state funding, and $183,500 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $1,835,000 with $1,468,000 coming from federal funding, $183,500 coming from state funding, and $183,500 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $1,835,000 with $1,468,000 coming from federal funding, $183,500 coming from state funding, and $183,500 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $1,835,000 with $1,468,000 coming from federal funding, $183,500 coming from state funding, and $183,500 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $1,835,000 with $1,468,000 coming from federal funding, $183,500 coming from state funding, and $183,500 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $1,835,000 with $1,468,000 coming from federal funding, $183,500 coming from state funding, and $183,500 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five replacement Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $1,835,000 with $1,468,000 coming from federal funding, $183,500 coming from state funding, and $183,500 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.

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2026

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* 5. Saint Cloud Metro Bus has four projects programmed to receive federal funding during fiscal year 2026 and one regionally significant project funded with local dollars. Please tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.

	Very Important.	Important.	Somewhat Important.	A Little Important.	Not Important.	No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $15,000 with $12,000 coming from federal funding and $3,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $120,000 with $96,000 coming from federal funding and $24,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $250,000 with $200,000 coming from federal funding and $50,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $250,000 with $200,000 coming from federal funding and $50,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $250,000 with $200,000 coming from federal funding and $50,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $250,000 with $200,000 coming from federal funding and $50,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $250,000 with $200,000 coming from federal funding and $50,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $250,000 with $200,000 coming from federal funding and $50,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $250,000 with $200,000 coming from federal funding and $50,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase 23 Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route buses. The estimated project cost is $15,295,000 and will be funded entirely with local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase 23 Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route buses. The estimated project cost is $15,295,000 and will be funded entirely with local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase 23 Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route buses. The estimated project cost is $15,295,000 and will be funded entirely with local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase 23 Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route buses. The estimated project cost is $15,295,000 and will be funded entirely with local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase 23 Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route buses. The estimated project cost is $15,295,000 and will be funded entirely with local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase 23 Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route buses. The estimated project cost is $15,295,000 and will be funded entirely with local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase 23 Class 700 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fixed route buses. The estimated project cost is $15,295,000 and will be funded entirely with local funding sources. No Opinion.

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2027

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* 6. Saint Cloud Metro Bus has four projects programmed to receive federal funding during fiscal year 2027. Please tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.

	Very Important.	Important.	Somewhat Important.	A Little Important.	Not Important.	No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,160,000 with $1,728,000 coming from federal funding and $432,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,160,000 with $1,728,000 coming from federal funding and $432,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,160,000 with $1,728,000 coming from federal funding and $432,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,160,000 with $1,728,000 coming from federal funding and $432,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,160,000 with $1,728,000 coming from federal funding and $432,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,160,000 with $1,728,000 coming from federal funding and $432,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase five Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,160,000 with $1,728,000 coming from federal funding and $432,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $74,000 with $59,200 coming from federal funding and $14,800 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $74,000 with $59,200 coming from federal funding and $14,800 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $74,000 with $59,200 coming from federal funding and $14,800 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $74,000 with $59,200 coming from federal funding and $14,800 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $74,000 with $59,200 coming from federal funding and $14,800 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $74,000 with $59,200 coming from federal funding and $14,800 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $74,000 with $59,200 coming from federal funding and $14,800 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $122,000 with $97,600 coming from federal funding and $24,400 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $122,000 with $97,600 coming from federal funding and $24,400 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $122,000 with $97,600 coming from federal funding and $24,400 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $122,000 with $97,600 coming from federal funding and $24,400 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $122,000 with $97,600 coming from federal funding and $24,400 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $122,000 with $97,600 coming from federal funding and $24,400 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communication projects. The estimated project cost is $122,000 with $97,600 coming from federal funding and $24,400 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $410,000 with $328,000 coming from federal funding and $82,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $410,000 with $328,000 coming from federal funding and $82,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $410,000 with $328,000 coming from federal funding and $82,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $410,000 with $328,000 coming from federal funding and $82,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $410,000 with $328,000 coming from federal funding and $82,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $410,000 with $328,000 coming from federal funding and $82,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $410,000 with $328,000 coming from federal funding and $82,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.

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2028

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* 7. Saint Cloud Metro Bus has five projects programmed to receive federal funding and one regionally significant project funded with local dollars programmed during fiscal year 2028. Please tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.

	Very Important.	Important.	Somewhat Important.	A Little Important.	Not Important.	No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $59,000 with $47,200 coming from federal funding and $11,800 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $59,000 with $47,200 coming from federal funding and $11,800 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $59,000 with $47,200 coming from federal funding and $11,800 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $59,000 with $47,200 coming from federal funding and $11,800 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $59,000 with $47,200 coming from federal funding and $11,800 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $59,000 with $47,200 coming from federal funding and $11,800 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase maintenance tools and equipment. The estimated project cost is $59,000 with $47,200 coming from federal funding and $11,800 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $135,000 with $108,000 coming from federal funding and $27,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $135,000 with $108,000 coming from federal funding and $27,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $135,000 with $108,000 coming from federal funding and $27,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $135,000 with $108,000 coming from federal funding and $27,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $135,000 with $108,000 coming from federal funding and $27,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $135,000 with $108,000 coming from federal funding and $27,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase three replacement operations vehicles (NOT buses). The estimated project cost is $135,000 with $108,000 coming from federal funding and $27,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $372,000 with $297,000 coming from federal funding and $74,400 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $372,000 with $297,000 coming from federal funding and $74,400 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $372,000 with $297,000 coming from federal funding and $74,400 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $372,000 with $297,000 coming from federal funding and $74,400 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $372,000 with $297,000 coming from federal funding and $74,400 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $372,000 with $297,000 coming from federal funding and $74,400 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase office equipment, IT, and communications projects. The estimated project cost is $372,000 with $297,000 coming from federal funding and $74,400 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase bus shelters. The estimated project cost is $25,000 with $20,000 coming from federal funding and $5,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $600,000 with $480,000 coming from federal funding and $120,000 coming from local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $600,000 with $480,000 coming from federal funding and $120,000 coming from local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $600,000 with $480,000 coming from federal funding and $120,000 coming from local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $600,000 with $480,000 coming from federal funding and $120,000 coming from local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $600,000 with $480,000 coming from federal funding and $120,000 coming from local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $600,000 with $480,000 coming from federal funding and $120,000 coming from local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to complete some facility improvements. The estimated project cost is $600,000 with $480,000 coming from federal funding and $120,000 coming from local funding sources. No Opinion.
Metro Bus is proposing to purchase nine Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,565,000 and will be funded entirely through local funding sources.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase nine Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,565,000 and will be funded entirely through local funding sources. Very Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase nine Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,565,000 and will be funded entirely through local funding sources. Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase nine Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,565,000 and will be funded entirely through local funding sources. Somewhat Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase nine Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,565,000 and will be funded entirely through local funding sources. A Little Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase nine Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,565,000 and will be funded entirely through local funding sources. Not Important.	Metro Bus is proposing to purchase nine Class 400 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Dial-a-Ride buses. The estimated project cost is $2,565,000 and will be funded entirely through local funding sources. No Opinion.

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* 8. If there was sufficient funding for Metro Bus to add one project to be considered for future federal transportation funding opportunities, what project would you add?

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* 9. In your opinion, please rank the transportation issues in order from 1 being the most important issue to 10 being the least important issue.

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* 10. Do you have any other thoughts or comments about the draft TIP that you would like us to know?

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* 11. If you would like to be kept informed about the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) or other APO planning activities, please enter your email below. The APO DOES NOT sell or provide your personal information to anyone else, ever.

The following questions are OPTIONAL, but completing them will help us understand if we are reaching all segments of the population.

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* 12. What is your gender?

Male.

Female.

Other.

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* 13. In what city do you reside?

Rockville.

Saint Augusta.

Saint Cloud.

Saint Joseph.

Saint Stephen.

Sartell.

Sauk Rapids.

Waite Park.

Other (please specify).

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* 14. What is your age?

Under 19.

20 to 24.

25 to 29.

30 to 34.

35 to 39.

40 to 44.

45 to 49.

50 to 54.

55 to 59.

60 to 64.

65 to 69.

70 to 74.

75 to 79.

80 to 84.

85+.

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* 15. With what ethnicity do you most identify?

White or Caucasian.

Black or African American.

American Indian or Alaska Native.

Asian or Asian American.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

Hispanic or Latino.

Some other race.

Two or more races.

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* 16. How many people live in your household?

1-person household.

2-person household.

3-person household.

4-or-more person household.

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* 17. What was your total household income last year?

Less than $5,000.

$5,000 to $9,999.

$10,000 to $14,999.

$15,000 to $19,999.

$20,000 to $24,999.

$25,000 to $34,999.

$35,000 to $49,999.

$50,000 to $74,999.

$75,000 to $99,999.

$100,000 to $149,999.

$150,000 or more.

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* 18. Do you have a physical disability?

Yes.

No.

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* 19. Where were you born?

In the United States.

Outside the United States.

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* 20. What is the primary language spoken in your home?

English

Something other than English (please specify).

Saint Cloud Metro Bus FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

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* 2. Metro Bus is proposing the following budgets for paratransit operations:o 2025: $6,063,750 in local funding.o 2026: $6,215,000 in local funding.o 2027: $6,339,300 in local funding.o 2028: $6,719,658 in local funding.

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* 3. Metro Bus is proposing the following budgets for Northstar Commuter operations:o 2025: $1,486,250 in local funding.o 2026: $1,516,000 in local funding.o 2027: $1,546,300 in local funding.o 2028: $1,608,152 in local funding.

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* 4. Saint Cloud Metro Bus has seven projects programmed to receive federal funding during fiscal year 2025. Please tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.

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* 5. Saint Cloud Metro Bus has four projects programmed to receive federal funding during fiscal year 2026 and one regionally significant project funded with local dollars. Please tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.

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* 6. Saint Cloud Metro Bus has four projects programmed to receive federal funding during fiscal year 2027. Please tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.

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* 7. Saint Cloud Metro Bus has five projects programmed to receive federal funding and one regionally significant project funded with local dollars programmed during fiscal year 2028. Please tell us how important these projects are to you and to regional transportation.

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* 8. If there was sufficient funding for Metro Bus to add one project to be considered for future federal transportation funding opportunities, what project would you add?

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* 9. In your opinion, please rank the transportation issues in order from 1 being the most important issue to 10 being the least important issue.

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* 10. Do you have any other thoughts or comments about the draft TIP that you would like us to know?

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* 11. If you would like to be kept informed about the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) or other APO planning activities, please enter your email below. The APO DOES NOT sell or provide your personal information to anyone else, ever.

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* 12. What is your gender?

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* 13. In what city do you reside?

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* 14. What is your age?

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* 15. With what ethnicity do you most identify?

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* 16. How many people live in your household?

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* 17. What was your total household income last year?

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* 18. Do you have a physical disability?

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* 19. Where were you born?

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* 20. What is the primary language spoken in your home?

* 2. Metro Bus is proposing the following budgets for paratransit operations:

o 2025: $6,063,750 in local funding.

o 2026: $6,215,000 in local funding.

o 2027: $6,339,300 in local funding.

o 2028: $6,719,658 in local funding.

* 3. Metro Bus is proposing the following budgets for Northstar Commuter operations:

o 2025: $1,486,250 in local funding.

o 2026: $1,516,000 in local funding.

o 2027: $1,546,300 in local funding.

o 2028: $1,608,152 in local funding.