MVTA Moments October Blog
Oct 1, 2026 3:05 pm
Hello South Metro!
October 1, 2026
Hear ye, hear ye! A Festival Friday giveaway awaits!
A limited number of riders boarding MVTA at each participating Park & Ride on Friday, October 2, will receive a limited-edition 2026 MVTA Minnesota Renaissance Festival collectible pin!
Renaissance Festival Park & Rides:
• Burnsville Transit Station
• Eagle Creek Park & Ride
• Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride
Get there early, limited pins are available at each location, while supplies last!
Upcoming Events & Services
- October 2: Festival Friday Giveaway
- October 3: Gopher game
- October 4: Vikings game
- October 10: MNUFC
- October 15: Proposed Shakopee changes feedback closes
- October 17: MNUFC
- October 24: Gopher game
- October 24: Halloween Trail Walk
- October 24: Spooky Family Fun
- October 25: Vikings game
- October 28: MNUFC
SUBMIT YOUR FEEDBACK
MVTA is currently taking feedback for proposed Shakopee service changes till October 15.
Proposed changes are replacing Route 497 and Route 499 in Shakopee in December 2026 with a new Route 429 (with an A and B pattern) to serve local trips. Route 429 would operate hourly in one direction on weekdays, with select trips in the opposite direction during peak times.
Submit your feedback here>
Halloween Trail Walk
Come see MVTA at the Eagan Halloween Trail Walk on October 24! Stop by, explore an MVTA bus, and grab some Halloween candy!
Spooky Family Fun
MVTA will be at Spooky Family Fun on October 24 in Shakopee. Entry is free, stop by for some Halloween candy!
MVTA field trip pass
The MVTA Field Trip Pass gives school groups an easy and affordable way to travel together using MVTA’s existing fixed-route bus service for a designated day. MVTA staff work with teachers, chaperones, and school administrators to help plan bus stops, routes, and travel times for a smooth and convenient trip.
More information can be found here>
Route 495 to ValleyScare
ValleyScare is officially open, and Route 495 can take you to Valleyfair with hourly service seven days a week. Park and ride from several locations or leave the car behind and hop on at a stop near you.
Visit ValleyScare every Friday & Saturday from September 19 – October 31!
