MVTA Moments August Blog
Jul 31, 2026 9:15 am
Hello South Metro!
August 1, 2026
Burnsville Transit Station Community Showcase Reveal & Open House
WHEN: Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 AM
WHERE: Burnsville Transit Station, 100 E Hwy 13, Burnsville
MVTA, Lifeworks, and the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce invite you to celebrate the grand opening of the Burnsville Transit Station Community Showcase!
Stop by to explore this new community display space, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with local partners. This is a come-and-go event, so feel free to visit anytime during the celebration.
The Burnsville Transit Station Community Showcase is a dedicated display space that highlights the people, organizations, and communities served by MVTA. Local schools, artists, nonprofits, municipalities, and community groups can use the showcase to feature artwork, educational exhibits, community events, and other displays that celebrate what makes our communities unique.
RSVP HERE>
Upcoming Events & Services
- August 1: WWE SummerSlam
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- August 1: MNUFC Game
- Allianz Field
- August 2: WWE SummerSlam
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- August 4: Burnsville Transit Station Community Showcase Reveal & Open House
- 9:00 AM, Burnsville Transit Station
- August 6: Prior Lake Storytime on the Bus
- Prior Lake Library, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
- August 10: Fall Service Change Begins
- August 15: Ed Sheeran Concert
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- August 19: MNUFC Game
- Allianz Field
- August 22: MN Ren Fest Begins
- August 23: Tim McGraw, The Chicks, & Lady A
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- August 25: RUFUS DU SOL
- Mystic Lake Amphitheater
- August 27: State Fair Begins
- August 29: MNUFC Game
- Allianz Field
UPCOMING SERVICE CHANGE
Monday, August 10
Fall service change begins on Monday, August 10th.
What’s Changing:
• Route 493 will be combined with Route 490
• New service added to Inver Hills Community College on Route 445
• Additional trip times on express routes added to some stations in Scott County
• New service to Burnsville High School on Orange LINK
• University of Minnesota Twin Cities Routes 465 and 475 will have service added on September 8 for the new school year
And more! View all changes HERE>
Take MVTA to an Upcoming Concert in August!
• August 15, Ed Sheeran
• August 23: Tim McGraw, The Chicks, & Lady A
• August 25: RUFUS DU SOL
Stay in the Know
Closures and construction can be frustrating. Stay in the know – view our Alerts page for Route specific information. View here >
WWE SummerSlam
Heading to WWE SummerSlam? Ride with MVTA to WWE SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 1 & 2! More info found here >
transit to the state fair & Renaissance Festival
The MN State Fair (begins Aug 27) and Renaissance Festival (begins Aug 22) are just around the corner!
MVTA provides direct bus service to both Ren Fest and the MN State Fair. Plan ahead and grab your bus tickets now in the RideMVTA app!
Grab your bus tickets here >
prior lake LIBRARY Storytime ON THE BUS
Join MVTA for Spotlight Story Time on the Bus!
Children and families will explore an MVTA bus while enjoying engaging stories about transportation, travel, and community.
This interactive event encourages a love of reading while providing a unique, hands-on experience with public transit in a welcoming and family-friendly environment
Date: August 6
Time: 10:15 – 11:15 AM
Address: 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake (Prior Lake Library)
