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Maine Coordinating Working Group on Access and Mobility

In the 132nd Maine Legislature, LD 1451, Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Establish the Maine Coordinating Working Group on Access and Mobility was enacted, requiring MaineDOT to establish this working group and develop an implementation plan to establish a mobility management approach. This implementation plan will include a timeline, budget and staffing plan, and will be captured in a report to the Transportation Committee of the Maine Legislature.

Members of the Working Group (PDF)

Next Meeting - August 31st, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Join us on Zoom

Meeting Agendas and Supporting Materials

Meeting Minutes

For questions or more information please contact Jennifer Grant, Director of Planning, at (207)624-3227 or via email.

MaineDOT's Transit Program oversees federal grants and federal compliance for Maine's 20 bus-service providers, as well as our partnerships with Casco Bay Lines and the Downeaster passenger rail service.

FFY2026 Transit Funding Allocation

Read the complete notice document (PDF).

This notice serves to inform interested parties on the amount of Federal Transit Administration grants being sought by MaineDOT and outlining the general purposes of those funds. Interested parties are provided the opportunity to submit written or oral evidence and recommendations regarding the social, environmental, or economic aspects of these projects or request a public meeting for this purpose through September 10.

Read the full allocation letter (PDF).

MaineDOT Locally Coordinated Plan

MaineDOT developed the December 2023 Locally Coordinated Plan for statewide transit pursuant to federal law. The Plan identifies transit providers and service partners, and includes a needs assessment focusing on transit needs of the general public, including individuals with disabilities, older adults, low-income individuals, and those without access to a vehicle.

View the MaineDOT Locally Coordinated Plan (PDF)

Appendix A - Summary of State Agency Transportation Programs and Funding Levels

Appendix B - Transit Agency Profiles

Appendix C - MaineCare Brokerage Profiles

Appendix D - MaineDOT Locally Coordinated Plan Outreach

Appendix E - Transit Programs List