ALERT for Routes 464, 470, 472, 476, 478 & 479

For Routes: 464, 470, 472, 476, 478, 479

Nov 15th, 2019 7:50 am

Routes 464, 470,472, 476, 478 and 479 will continue to depart southbound out of downtown Minneapolis using 4th Avenue. The routes will remain in place based on improved trip times out of downtown and customer survey feedback. Shelters are in the process of being added at the intersections of 4th Avenue and 3rd Street and 4th Avenue and 7th Street. More details can be found at https://www.mvta.com/news/additional-time-information-for-downtown-detour-routes/

Prior Lake Bus Still on Detour!

For Route: 490

Nov 14th, 2019 8:30 am

Even though downtown Prior Lake streets has re-opened to auto traffic , there is not adequate access for riders to get on/off the buses and the concrete that will be put in place will not happen until 2020.   Also proper bus signage needs to be in place as well before we return. The roadway will again close in March/April of next year to construct the roundabout at Co. Rd 21/Hwy 13.  So we anticipate our buses will return to downtown Prior Lake sometime early to mid-summer of 2020?

Service Schedule during Thanksgiving Holiday

For Routes: ML, 420, 421, 426, 436, 438, 440, 442, 444, 445, 446, 460, 464, 465, 470, 472, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 484, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 495, 497, 498, 499, RED

Nov 1st, 2019 8:30 am

On Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28) Route 495 and METRO Red Line will operate on a weekend service schedule. No other MVTA routes will operate on Thanksgiving Day.

The following routes will operate the Day After Thanksgiving (Friday, November 29). Routes that are not listed below will not operate on this day:

420:

Weekend Service Schedule

438:

Weekend Service Schedule

440:

Weekend Service Schedule

442:

Weekend Service Schedule

444:

Weekend Service Schedule

445:

Weekend Service Schedule

446:

Northbound Hourly Service beginning at Braddock Diffley 7:03 am - 7:03 pm

Southbound Hourly Service beginning at 46th Street Station 6:09 am - 6:09 pm

460:

Northbound from Burnsville Transit Station at 5:50, 6:22, 6:44, 7:06, 7:39, 8:05 am

Southbound from Gateway at 1:35, 2:26, 3:06, 3:36, 4:07, 4:38, 5:08 pm

477:

Northbound from Apple Valley Transit Station at 5:43, 6:27, 7:16, 7:59 am

Southbound from Gateway at 12:15, 1:29, 2:29, 3:06, 4:06, 4:46 pm

490:

Northbound from Southbridge Crossings at 6:00, 6:29, 7:51 am

Southbound from Gateway at 3:11, 4:26, 5:20 pm

495:

Weekend Service Schedule

METRO Red Line:

Regular Weekday Service Schedule

UPDATE! Johnny Cake Ridge Road Closure RE-OPENED

For Routes: 420, 440

Sep 18th, 2019 3:45 pm

Construction is complete and intersection is opened again as of Monday 11/18/19

City of Apple Valley will be fully closing Johnny Cake Ridge Road between 144^th St. and 149^th St.  Detour info below.

 

420 Westbound: Regular on 142^nd Street, right on  Johnny Cake Ridge Road, left on 140^th Street, left on Flagstaff, right on 147^th Street and back to regular.

 

420 Eastbound:  Regular on 147^th Street left on Flagstaff, right on 140^th Street, right on Johnny Cake Ridge Road, left on 142^nd Street and back to regular.

 

 

 

 

Routes 475 and 480 using Old Apple Valley Transit Station during construction

For Routes: 475, 480

Sep 2nd, 2019 2:43 pm

Route 475 and Route 480 boarding change

During construction of the ramp at Apple Valley Transit Station, Route 475 and Route 480 buses will pick up and drop off passengers at Old Apple Valley Transit Station (across Gaslight from Red Robin and the movie theater). All other routes will continue to use current boarding areas.

 

12th Street Stop: Ramp Closure Friday, June 21 - July 5; Riders Directed to Marquette/9th St "C" Stop

For Routes: 460, 464, 465, 470, 472, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479

Jun 20th, 2019 4:06 am

Beginning the morning of Friday, June 21, the bus stop on 12th Street (near the Convention Center) will not be served. The 12th Street exit ramp that we currently use to leave downtown will close June 21 through July 5.

Buses leaving downtown will continue to follow Marquette Avenue, turn left on 10th Street, turn right on 4th Avenue, then exit to 35W southbound.

All riders who currently use the stop on 12th Street are directed to board on Marquette at 9th Street at Bus Stop C.

Downtown Minneapolis Delays

For Routes: 460, 464, 465, 470, 472, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 490, 493

Jun 19th, 2019 9:21 am

As our Riders are aware, we continue to experience significant delays traveling south on Marquette Avenue in the afternoons. Southbound 'first-run' trips typically begin on time at Gateway Ramp. However, during the afternoon rush hour, cross-traffic blocks intersections along Marquette. Buses are not legally permitted to enter an intersection unless able to fully clear it. At times, buses are waiting up to 3 or 4 light cycles to be able to do this. Buses are then delayed moving through Minneapolis, and the buses that return to Minneapolis to begin 2nd- and 3rd-run trips begin later than scheduled.

Weather, road construction, and traffic incidents add to the already-significant delays. Days/evenings when major events (i.e. baseball games) take place downtown, delays are compounded significantly. There have been several days already this season that travel time from Gateway Ramp to the Convention Center takes over 60 minutes. 

Please know that we are aware that this situation is frustrating for everyone involved, and that our bus operators are doing the best they can to navigate through the Downtown Corridor. We have been working with the City of Minneapolis to seek solutions and improvements. We are currently seeking funding for traffic control assistance and also working with a new vendor to provide real-time bus location information to our riders.

In the meantime, we greatly appreciate your patience.

Apple Valley Transit Station Ramp Closure Begins Saturday, June 15

For Routes: 420, 440, 442, 477, 480, RED

Jun 10th, 2019 9:07 am

Ramp to close Saturday June 15; interim parking plan to begin

The Apple Valley Transit Station is set to get a major makeover this year that will add two additional levels of ramp parking.

The construction project will begin this week and the ramp will close Saturday, June 15, and remain closed to parking during the construction period, which is expected to last until mid December. Beginning June 15, transit customers will be directed to interim ground parking locations (identified on the attached picture).   

MVTA advises customers to park in designated parking spaces.

In addition to the parking expansion at AVTS, the construction will provide a variety of other improvements, including:

• Adding a second elevator at the ramp.
• Energy-efficient LED lighting.
• Accessibility improvements on existing levels at the main entrance.
• A modern façade on the AVTS ramp.
• Additional security cameras to improve public safety.

Route 475 and Route 480 change

During construction, Route 475 and Route 480 buses will pick up and drop off passengers at Old Apple Valley Transit Station. Other routes will continue to use current boarding areas

4th Avenue Closure - Shakopee Between Atwood and Fuller. Begins June 10th

For Route: 497

May 31st, 2019 9:15 am

Work is scheduled to begin June 10th for up to two years at and around the Shakopee Gov’t Center, 4^th Ave will be closed between Atwood and Fuller. 

Detour as follows:

 

Regular on Holmes St, left on 3rd Avenue, right on Fuller Street and back to regular.

Apple Valley Station Construction

For Routes: 420, 440, 442, 475, 477, 480, RED

May 29th, 2019 10:13 am

Construction at Apple Valley Transit Station has been approved and construction is anticipated to begin June 15. Details on the project and interim parking plans during construction are at

https://www.mvta.com/news/apple-valley-transit-station-construction-planned/

Johnny Cake Ridge Road Construction Begins May 7: Buses to Detour (See Update)

For Route: 476

May 1st, 2019 1:19 am

Construction along Johnny Cake Ridge Road between McAndrews and 140^th St. W.  begins May 7 and is expected to last through early November.

Northbound 476 will detour as follows: Regular on Johnny Cake from 142nd to 140th, Left on 140^th St., Right on Galaxie, Back to regular

Southbound 476 will detour as follows: Regular on Galaxie Ave, Continue past 132^nd St., Left on 140^th St., Right on Johnny Cake, Back to regular

Update: Buses will pick up along the detour route. Passengers are directed to a safe location on either 140^th St. or Galaxie Ave. 

 

Updated! Johnny Cake Ridge Road Construction Beginning April 30th.

For Route: 440

Apr 30th, 2019 8:48 am

Construction along Johnny Cake Ridge Road between McAndrews Road and 140^th Street West beginning Tuesday April 30th end date Early November.

440 Southbound stops on Johnny Cake Ridge Road will not be served.

Passengers are directed to a safe location along McAndrew’s Road or 140^th St. W.  SB stops on Johnny Cake Ridge Road will not be served.

Also allowing pick up on Pilot Knob Road