Former Watson's Lot Open for Park & Ride 7/16/2008 11:57 AM The former site of Watson's has been resurfaced and striped and is open for park & riders.Riders should refrain from parking on the street or on end-caps at the Apple Valley Transit Station, given that there are plenty of spaces in the new lot. Cars parked on end-caps or on the street will be tagged, and may be towed.
MVTA Bus to Participate in Leprechaun Days Parade 7/16/2008 11:53 AM The MVTA will have a bus in the Leprechaun Days Parade in Rosemount on Saturday, July 26. At the parade, the City of Rosemount is sponsoring "Parade for the Pantry" and attendees are invited to bring food donations to the parade, which will be collected by young people pushing grocery carts.
From left, Beth Murphy, Gregg Smith and Derrick Anderson
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) recently sponsored its fifth annual Bus Roadeo at the DakotaCountyTechnicalCollege. The top two drivers will travel to the statewide event on July 19 in Bemidji, Mn.
Dakota County to have BRT Vehicle on Display in Apple Valley 7/14/2008 2:31 PM Dakota County will have a BRT (bus rapid transit) vehicle on display in Apple Valley on Wednesday, July 16. The bus will begin the day at the Western Service Center, then move into the Watson's portion of the parking lot adjacent to the Apple Valley Transit Station, and then spend a couple of hours in the Cub Foods parking lot in the evening. Everyone is invited to come and tour the vehicle.
Hearing Set for July 9 in Burnsville re: Proposed Fare Increase 6/27/2008 10:21 AM The Metropolitan Council is considering a regional fare increase. Hearings will be held throughout the Twin Cities in the month of July to take input and comments. There will be a hearing at Burnsville City Hall from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on July 9. For more details regarding the MVTA position, click on fare increase.
All MVTA Buses are now Equipped with Front Bike Racks 6/24/2008 9:17 AM The MVTA has completed the installation of Front loading bike racks on all MVTA buses. These are mounted on the front of all buses and hold 2 bikes each. Check out how to use the bikes at bikes.
NEW - MVTA Sells/Replenishes GO-TO Cards at BTS 3/7/2008 1:00 AM The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority is encouraging use of the new GO-TO card as the preferred convenience fare tool. The card is more reliable, and is easily refilled at the Burnsville Transit Station, Metro Transit Stores, on rail platforms, and via the internet at the Metro Transit web-site. However, because of the number of employers still issuing Stored-Value Cards, the MVTA will continue to offer rail transfers into 2008. (Previously, the MVTA announced it would no longer issue the 12-hour rail transfers after Dec. 31, 2007.) The MVTA no longer sells Stored-Value cards at the Burnsville Transit Station, but can sell and replenish Go-To cards. Stored-Value cards and 31-Day Passes will continue to be available for sale at local Cub Foods and Rainbow grocery store customer service centers.
MVTA is Participant in Urban Partnership Agreement (UPA) 1/31/2008 3:51 PM The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is one of several participants in the Urban Partnership Agreement (UPA) awarded to the Twin Cities Metro Area. MnDOT and the Metropolitan Council are leading the effort. For more information, check out the UPA web-site at upa.
