Bill > HB1106

This bill provides a state appropriation of $2,000,000 from the general fund to the North Dakota Department of Transportation specifically for grants to nonfixed route public transportation providers. Nonfixed route transit refers to transportation services that do not follow a predetermined, fixed route or schedule, such as demand-response or paratransit services that can be more flexible in picking up and dropping off passengers. The appropriation is designated for the state's upcoming biennial budget period, which will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The bill aims to support public transportation providers that offer more adaptable transit services, likely to serve populations with specific mobility needs such as seniors, people with disabilities, or residents in rural or less densely populated areas where traditional fixed-route bus services might not be practical or cost-effective.