The Regional Solicitation is a competitive process to award transportation funding to projects that meet regional transportation needs. It includes three different programs: Regional Solicitation for federal transportation funding, Active Transportation Solicitation, and Highway Safety Improvement Program Solicitation.
The three solicitations are competitive grant processes that the Transportation Advisory Board and Met Council use to prioritize and invest federal transportation funds and regional sales tax funds in infrastructure and services like roads, bridges, transit routes, bike paths, sidewalks, and electric vehicle charging and programs like travel demand management and active transportation planning. These solicitations are part of the Metropolitan Council’s federally required continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative transportation planning process for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
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Data Atlas! A one-stop-shop for regional datasets used in the Regional Solicitation and Active Transportation Solicitation will help you prepare for the upcoming solicitations.
Next Steps
The Transportation Advisory Board recommended approval of the Regional Solicitation, Active Transportation Solicitation, and Highway Safety Improvement Program Solicitation packages on March 18, 2026. The Metropolitan Council will vote on the package on April 22, 2026.
The call for projects for the Regional Solicitation and Active Transportation Solicitation is anticipated to open at 9AM on May 7, 2026, and close at 4 PM on June 25, 2026.
Get ready!
There are many things potential applicants can start to review and prepare before the call for projects opens.
Review the Data Atlas
The Data Atlas aggregates regional datasets and the draft Regional Solicitation and Active Transportation Solicitation applications into one place! Agencies can zoom to their potential project location to support application preparation.
Pre-work and support requests
After April 22nd, review the qualifying requirements and application materials to make sure you’re prepared. Gather your letters of support, ensure you have proper approvals, request crash data, etc. Review the updated Resources tab here for more information (Coming soon).
Virtual workshops & webinars
The Metropolitan Council will hold a series of workshops to introduce prospective applicants to the 2026 Regional Solicitation for Transportation projects. Learn more by visiting the Training Opportunities page.
Blank sample applications are posted in the sidebar.
These can assist applicants in preparing their application prior to accessing the online system. These files are provided as reference ONLY! All applications must be submitted using Fluxx, the online application software.