Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
Office of Transit and Active Transportation – Professional & Technical Services
Consulting Services
2022–Present
Minnesota (Statewide)
Overview
Provide public transit agencies with technical and professional assistance to support their operations.
Challenge
Support and strengthen operations for 15 transit agencies across the state by providing technical and professional services, representing 30+ individual projects.
Collaborators
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
RLS & Associates
Jill Brown PR
Olson Nesvold Engineers
MnDOT Professional and Technical Services
DRB provides professional and technical consulting services to support public transit agencies across Minnesota through a statewide contract with the MnDOT Office of Transit and Active Transportation (OTAT). The project delivers on-demand, task-based assistance designed to strengthen transit agency operations, planning, and decision-making.
- Project Name: MnDOT Professional and Technical Services
- Client: Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
- Project Budget: $3,000,000
- Location: St. Paul, MN (Services Statewide)
- Start Date: December 5, 2022
- End Date: November 30, 2026
- Service Type: Public Transit General Consulting Services
Under this contract, DRB supports transit agencies with targeted technical and professional assistance based on agency-identified needs. Services provided through this project include:
- Facility planning support
Site identification, concept plan development, and cost estimates - Public engagement and marketing support
Analysis of existing strategies with recommendations for improvement - Service planning analysis
Evaluations to support operational and service-level decisions - System administration support
Policy review, labor market analysis, and financial planning - Technology planning and procurement
Planning, vendor coordination, and deployment support - Vehicle-related support
Assistance related to fleet planning and implementation
Project Outcomes
Each task was scoped, approved, and delivered individually to align with the specific needs and capacity of the requesting agency.
MnDOT Pathways to Success
DRB provides program management and direct business development support for the MnDOT Office of Civil Rights’ Pathways to Success initiative – designed to strengthen certified small businesses and prepare them for long-term success in public-sector contracting.
Montana Rural Transit Assistance Program Study
DRB conducted a statewide Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) needs study for the Montana Department of Transportation to support the development of a more effective, responsive RTAP program.
Montana Statewide Rural Transit Needs Assessment
DRB led the development of a statewide rural transit needs assessment and implementation framework for the Montana Department of Transportation.
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Whether you’re scoping a new project or need experienced support midstream, DRB is ready to step in. We’ll align quickly, clarify expectations, and help you move forward with confidence. Let’s talk about your project!