Download Brochure with Potential Changes to Fixed Routes

An on-going issue with the CAT fixed route service is keeping buses on schedule. The routes were originally set up 10 to 15 years ago and traffic volumes were lighter. In addition, over periodic "tweaks" to the routes have resulted in miles being added to routes, but changes have not been made to the run times. The result growing congestion and adding route miles is an increasing difficulty to keep on schedule.

As part of the transit development plan, changes to the current routes to reduce the run time (and improve on-time performance) have been proposed.

Review the proposed changes and provide comments.

Download Brochure

Download the December 2011 Public Meeting Presentation

Replay Sept 14 Public Meeting Presentation

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View the September 2011 Public Meeting Presentation Slides

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TDP Steering Committee Meeting

The second meeting of the study Steering Committee will be held on July 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM in Room A-101 of the Grand Forks City Hall.
 
The meeting topics for discussion will be:

• Comments on Needs Provided at the June Public Meeting
• Information Gathered through the On-board Surveys
• Discussion of the Current System Ridership and Effectiveness
• Next Steps

For additional information, please contact Bill_Troe@urscorp.com.

UND Shuttle Integration and Service Added to Transit Development Plan

The Grand Forks - East Grand Forks MPO and UND have teamed up in evaluating transit services throughout the region by extending the scope of work for the transit plan to include the UND Shuttle service. The scope of work for the extended analysis includes:

• Document current ridership, travel patterns, vehicles, schedules and cost of the on campus transit system.
• Assess the productivity of subsegments of the four routes that make up the university system.
• Identify and work with UND, the MPO, and the transit department to evaluate the need for and feasibility of short and longer term modifications to the shuttle service.
• Develop recommendations for future system configuration, costs of any changes in service and an implementation schedule. Projects will be divided into those that are feasible/worthwhile to implement Fall 2011 and those that will need more time to develop and implement.

Meetings with the project steering committee are being held the week of June 20 and again the week of July 18. Preliminary findings/recommendations will be presented during the week of July 18. Updates will be added to the webpage.

If you have any questions regarding the UND Shuttle project, please contact Bill Troe at 620-9024 or contact him through email at bill_troe@urscorp.com.

Room Change: Public Input Meetings on Transit Development Plan

There has been a room change for the public meetings to be held June 22 and June 23, 2011.

The Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold its first public open house meeting on June 22, 2011 and June 23, 2011 to allow the public the opportunity to provide comment and input on the transit system in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. The purpose of his open house will provide recommendations for the following areas:

· Transit service needs
· How the current service does and does not meet those needs
· Your ideas of what could improve the service.

Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Location: Grand Forks City Hall Room A-101
255 N 4^th St
Grand Forks, ND
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00PM


Date: Thursday, June 23, 2011
Location: East Grand Forks City Hall Conference Room 1S (Training Room)
600 DeMers Avenue
East Grand Forks, MN
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00PM

Unfortunately, there will be no television coverage of the meeting.  If you are unable to attend the meetings, you may provide comments or ask questions of the TDP consultant during the meetings by calling 620-9024 or email questions/comments to bill_troe@urscorp.com.

A brief presentation describing the purpose of the study will be given at 6:30 PM. There will be opportunities for input, questions, and written comments after the presentation. URS will be on hand to lead discussion and answer questions.

Additional material on the study process is located on the MPO website at www.theforksmpo.org . For further information, contact Ms. Teri Kouba, Planner with the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks MPO at 701-746-2660.

June 22 and 23 Transit Development Plan Public Meetings

Notice of Public Information Meeting Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Transit Plan


The Grand Fork-East Grand Forks MPO is hosting a Public Information Meeting to gather input on:

• Transit service needs.
• How current service does and does not meet those needs.
• Your ideas of what could improve service.

Meeting Locations and Times

June 22, 2011 Grand Forks
Location: City Council Chamber City Hall 255 North 4th Street
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

June 23, 2011 East Grand Forks
Location: City Hall Conference Rm 1 600 DeMers Avenue
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Presentation at 6:30 PM. Phone call and email comments/questions will be addressed live from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. During the broadcasted portion of the meeting, call 620-9024 or email questions/comments to bill_troe@urscorp.com.

Any individual requiring a special accommodation to allow access or participation at the meeting is asked to notify Earl Haugen, MPO Executive Director at (701) 746-2660 of his/her needs five (5) days in advance of the meeting. Also, materials can be provided in alternate formats: large print, braille, cassette tape or on computer disk for people with disabilities or with limited English proficiency (LEP) by contacting the MPO Executive Director (701) 746-2660 five (5) days prior to the meeting.

Kick-Off Presentation to the TDP Steering Committee

The first meeting with the Transit Development Plan (TDP) Steering Committee was held April 27, 2011. 

The link below is the presentation to the Steering Committee. The PDF file provides a brief overview of study tasks, the TDP process and the TDP schedule.

Click Here to View Steering Committee Presentation - PDF (2 MB)

What is the Transit Development Plan?

The transit development plan (TDP) is a five-year blueprint outlining what fixed route bus service and demand response / dial-a-ride transportation service are to be provided in the Grand Forks - East Grand Forks region. The plan will outline:

• The current services relative to ridership, quality of service, cost, etc.
• What gaps exist between what residents believe is needed for public transit service and what is currently being provided.
• Growth and change that is expected in the region over the next 5 and 20+ years.
• Changes to public transit service needed to support regional growth and development.
• The costs of service alternatives and how those service could be funded.

How to Stay Involved
Between now and November 2011 we will be actively seeking your thoughts, ideas and opinions on C.A.T. fixed route and demand response bus services in Grand Forks - East Grand Forks.  Stay tuned to this website for updates on the study, and for more opportunities to participate. 

• If you have any comments, ideas, and questions to share with us now, please fill in the comment / "contact us" form at the bottom of this webpage.
• If you would like to receive an e-mail notification when there are updates to this website, please enter your e-mail address in the "Receive Email Updates for This Study" box on the right side of the page.