MVTA 2025 Highlights
Mar 4, 2026 5:15 pm
2025 was a year of growth, momentum, and exciting milestones for Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA). As MVTA continued to serve and connect communities across the south metro, the agency celebrated new opportunities, strong partnerships, and memorable moments with riders and the region. Below are just a few snapshots highlighting the successes of 2025.
WHO ARE WE
Our Mission
To provide transformative transportation services to those who live, work, and play in our communities.
Our Vision
Establish MVTA as the most connected transit agency through service, innovation, technology, and partnerships.
BY THE NUMBERS
7.8%
Increase in Systemwide Ridership
11.2%
Increase in Express Ridership
33.7%
Increase in Connect Ridership
1.54
Million Rides
25
Routes
14
Park & Rides
CONNECTING TO THE COMMUNITY
93%
Customer Satisfaction
387
Events Participated In
11,000+
People Engaged With at Events
ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY
Local Forward is MVTA’s initiative to evaluate bus service using community-focused feedback and detailed ridership data to better align routes with local needs. By combining data-driven analysis with direct emphasis on communities we serve, the program strengthens efficiency, responsiveness, and delivers measurable improvements.Local Forward is MVTA’s initiative to evaluate bus service using community-focused feedback and detailed ridership data to better align routes with local needs. By combining data-driven analysis with direct emphasis on communities we serve, the program strengthens efficiency, responsiveness, and delivers measurable improvements.
New MVTA Connect Scott County Zone
In January 2025, MVTA Connect expanded to Shakopee and Prior Lake.
Expanding Access to Higher Education
Ridership on routes serving the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, saw an 18% increase.
In the fall, Route 420 was updated to include the Dakota County Technical College and other key destinations, resulting in a 25% ridership increase.
Ridership Growth From Service Improvements
MVTA formalized a partnership with MV Ventures in Eagan to add airport service to Route 436. The enhancement improved connectivity for workers, travelers, and Eagan residents, leading to a 65.7% increase in ridership.
SUSTAINABILITY
MVTA is dedicated to sustainable transit with goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and foster healthy communities. By creating a framework focused on the environmental, social, and economic benefits of sustainability, we can strive to cut annual building consumption in half by 2030, and achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2050, and support the statewide goal of 20% VMT reduction by 2050. Through our sustainability plan, we are working to create a cleaner, greener Minnesota that is connected through public transit.
Rider Avoided Emissions
This represents the greenhouse gas emissions riders
avoided by choosing transit instead of driving.
2,947,889
KG OF CO2e (OR 2,948 METRIC
TONS OF CO2e)
Equivalent To:
- The carbon sequestration of 2,957 acres of
U.S. forest in one year. - A car driving 7,506,974 miles
Most Sustainable MVTA Routes (By Rider Avoided Emissions)
- ROUTE 477
445,961 KG of CO2e - ROUTE 444
349,186 KG of CO2e - ROUTE 465
339,227 KG of CO2e - ROUTE 475
305,561 KG of CO2e - ROUTE 495
266,419 KG of CO2e
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
MPTA Innovation Award
Awarded for the successful launch and implementation of the e-Jest vehicles in the MVTA Connect service by the Minnesota Public Transit Association.
APTA Adwheel Award
Awarded Best Comprehensive Campaign by the
American Public Transportation Association for
MVTA’s En Route campaign. T
Financial Award
Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year
2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by
The Government Finance Officers Association.
