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MVTA Legislative Support

To show your support for Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and other suburban transit providers, fill out the form below. Submissions will be sent to Minnesota Legislators.

These templates are intended to help riders, community members, organizations, and leaders express support for MVTA and suburban transit providers. They can be personalized and sent to Minnesota State Senators and Representatives regarding legislation that could eliminate opt‑out transit providers in the Twin Cities region.

Thank you for showing your support for suburban transit!

Feel free to copy and paste the example/template into the message box, or write a personalized message that reflects your experience or organizational perspective.

Support MVTA

What Is Your Affiliation(Required)

Rider Subject Line(Required)

Example/template: Protect Suburban Transit Service for MVTA Riders

Community Members Subject Line(Required)

Example/template: Suburban Transit Benefits Our Entire Region

Community Partners and Organizations Subject Line(Required)

Example/template: Support Transportation Access in the South Metro

Local Elected Officials Subject Line(Required)

Example/template: Protect Local Transit Partnerships

Employers and Business Leaders Subject Line(Required)

Example/template: Transit Supports Workforce Access and Economic Growth

Education Institutions Subject Line(Required)

Example/template: Transit Access Supports Students and Education

Healthcare Organizations Subject Line(Required)

Example/template: Transit is Essential for Healthcare Access

Rider Message(Required)

Example/template: I am a user of Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) services and a constituent in your district. I’m writing to ask you to oppose proposals that would eliminate suburban opt‑out transit providers. MVTA provides critical transportation for residents across the south metro. Many riders rely on MVTA to reach jobs, education, healthcare appointments, and other important destinations across the Twin Cities region. Suburban transit agencies like MVTA were designed to serve the unique travel patterns of suburban communities. This locally responsive model has produced efficient and reliable service that connects our communities to major employment centers and regional destinations that matter to all of us. Eliminating the opt‑out structure could disrupt the service that riders depend on every day. Please support policies that protect MVTA and all suburban transit providers so riders like me can continue to rely on these essential services.

Community Member Message(Required)

Example/template: I am writing as a resident of the south metro to express my support for Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA). Even for residents who do not ride transit daily, MVTA provides important benefits to our communities. Community-focused, responsive transit reduces congestion, connects workers to jobs, and supports economic activity throughout the region. Suburban transit providers like MVTA were created to meet the specific transportation needs of suburban communities. Over time, this model has created an efficient and effective service that reflects local travel patterns and community priorities. Proposals that eliminate opt‑out transit providers could disrupt these services and undermine local transportation solutions that have worked well for decades. I encourage you to protect suburban transit providers like MVTA and support policies that strengthen regional mobility.

Community Partners and Organizations Message(Required)

Example/template: I am writing to express support for Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and suburban transit providers. Transit plays a critical role in helping residents access jobs, education, healthcare, and community services. MVTA knows our community, works to understand evolving needs, and helps ensure that people across the south metro can travel efficiently throughout the region. Our organization regularly sees how transportation access affects workforce participation, economic opportunity, and community engagement. Eliminating suburban opt‑out transit providers could weaken these connections and create barriers for residents and organizations that rely on them. We respectfully urge you to protect MVTA and preserve the suburban transit model that has successfully served our communities.

Local Elected Officials Message(Required)

Example/template: As a local elected official representing the south metro, I urge you to oppose legislation that would eliminate suburban opt‑out transit providers such as Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA). MVTA was created through collaboration among suburban communities to provide transit service that reflects the specific needs of our residents and businesses. This locally governed model has allowed cities to work together to deliver efficient and responsive transportation services. Changes that eliminate opt‑out providers could undermine local decision‑making and disrupt transportation options that our communities have invested in for decades. We encourage the Legislature to preserve suburban transit providers and continue supporting a transportation system that values both regional coordination and local expertise.

Employers and Business Leaders Message(Required)

Example/template: As a representative of a south metro business, I am writing to express support for Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and suburban transit providers. Reliable transportation is essential for a strong workforce and a competitive regional economy. MVTA helps employees reach workplaces throughout the region and provides transportation options that support business growth. Transit also helps reduce congestion and supports efficient commuting patterns that benefit employers and employees alike. Changes that eliminate suburban transit providers could disrupt these connections and make it more difficult for businesses to attract and retain talent. We encourage you to support policies that preserve MVTA and ensure continued investment in suburban transit services.

Education Institutions Message(Required)

Example/template: I am writing to express support for Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and Suburban Transit Providers. Reliable transit service helps ensure that students, faculty, and staff can reach campuses, internships, and employment opportunities throughout the region. Many students rely on transit as an affordable and dependable way to travel between home, school, and work. MVTA helps expand educational opportunities by connecting suburban communities with major educational institutions across the region. Eliminating suburban transit providers could create transportation barriers for students and reduce access to education and workforce development opportunities. Please support policies that protect suburban transit providers such as MVTA.

Healthcare Organizations Message(Required)

Example/template: I am writing to express support for Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA). Transit plays a vital role in helping patients, healthcare workers, and support staff travel to hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities throughout the region. MVTA helps ensure that residents across the south metro can access healthcare services and that healthcare providers have reliable transportation options for their workforce. Eliminating suburban transit providers could reduce mobility for patients and workers who rely on these services. We encourage you to support policies that protect suburban transit providers and maintain reliable transportation access for healthcare needs.

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