MVTA Moments January Blog
Dec 29, 2025 11:47 am
Hello South Metro!
December 30, 2025
THANK YOU RIDERS!
As 2025 comes to a close, MVTA extends a heartfelt thank-you to all our riders. Your ridership, feedback, and continued support allows MVTA to continue to provide transformative transportation services to those who live, work, and play in our communities.
Considering giving transit a try in 2026? MVTA provides transit service throughout Scott and Dakota counties, making it easy to connect to work, including downtown Minneapolis, as well as events, and everyday destinations. View all of MVTA routes, here!
Looking for curb-to-curb service? Give MVTA Connect a try! Connect is a ride-share service that allows customers to book trips on their smart phones between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. View more information, here!
Upcoming Events & Services
- December 29, 30, 31: Reduced Weekday Service
- Following routes will operate with their normal weekday schedule: 420, 436, 440, 442, 444, 445, 446, 447, 472, 480, 484, 489, 493, 495, 497, 499, Orange LINK
- Select trips that will operate for routes 460, 465, 470, 475, 477, 490
- More info found here
- January 1: Route 495 will operate on a weekend schedule
- Connect will operate; MVTA will operate no other bus routes.
- January 2: Reduced Weekday Service
- Following routes will operate with their normal weekday schedule: 420, 436, 440, 442, 444, 445, 446, 447, 472, 480, 484, 489, 493, 495, 497, 499, Orange LINK
- Select trips for routes 460, 465, 470, 475, 477, 490
- More info found here
- January 4: Vikings football
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025 Stuff the Bus Results
Together with our community, MVTA helped raise 1,713 pounds of donated food and $2,084 in cash donations. These generous donations were provided to CAP in Shakopee and 360 Communities in Burnsville.
Ride with MVTA to Buck Hill!
Riders can catch the Buck Hill bus from Burnsville Transit Station, Heart of the City Station (with timed Orange Line connections), or Burnsville Center. See you out on the slopes!
PROPOSED SPRING 2026 SERVICE CHANGES
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is proposing a series of service changes for Spring 2026 and is inviting riders, residents, and stakeholders to provide feedback.
Review all proposed changes and provide feedback by clicking the button below.
DID YOU KNOW?
Need help? We’re on it!
MVTA’s customer support team is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Connect with us by phone, email, or through our contact form.
See below for more info!
By Phone
Talk directly with our customer support team by calling! Our direct line is: (952) 882-7500.
By Form
Please complete our contact form to send us a message. A customer support representative will respond shortly.
By Email
Short on time? We’ve got you covered! Email us at mvta@mvta.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
TAKE MVTA TO THE WINTER SKOLSTICE!
Don’t let Minnesota winters get you down! The Eagan Winter Skolstice at Viking Lakes is a perfect outside activity for all. This event is happening till February! Looking for a convenient way to get there?
Transit Options:
– Live in Eagan? Take Connect!
– Park at Eagan Transit Station and take route 436
– Check out our trip planner for additional assistance!
