MN Valley Transit Authority

March 18th was Driver Appreciation Day! 🎉 We took the time to celebrate and recognize all of our amazing operators for the hard work, dedication, and effort they put in every single day. Thank you for all that you do!

Happy Transit Employee Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our amazing employees who keep MVTA moving 🧡💚

📢 SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 7:00 PM: Connect: 100% on time, Local: 99% of service on time, 1% ~ 2 minutes late

📢 SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 6:00 PM: Connect: 91% on time, 9% ~ 23 minutes late Local: 87% of service on time, 13% ~ 18 minutes late

📢 SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 5:00 PM: Connect: 91% on time, 9% ~ 5 minutes late Local: 71% of service on time, 29% ~ 7 minutes late

📢 SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 4:00 PM: Connect: 82% on time, 18% ~ 4 minutes late Local: 82% of service on time, 18% ~ 45 minutes late 495: 47 minutes late 444: 81 minutes late

📢 SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 3:00 PM: Connect: 55% on time, 45% ~ 9 minutes late Local: 50% of service on time, 50% ~ 45 minutes late 442: 109 minutes late 444: 90 minutes late 445: 39 minutes late 495: 49 minutes late

📢 SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 2:00 PM: Connect: 93% on time, 7% ~ 20 minutes late Local: 79% of service on time, 21% ~ 18 minutes late 442: 109 minutes late 444: 93 minutes late 495: 26 minutes late

📢SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 1:00 PM: Connect: 90% on time, 10% ~ 7 minutes late Local: 67% of service on time, 43% ~ 9 minutes late 436: 37 minutes late 444: 98 minutes late 446: 97 minutes late 495: 30 minutes late

📢SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 12:00 PM: Connect: 40% on time, 60% ~ 14 minutes late Local: 74% of service on time, 36% ~ 10 minutes late 436: 60 minutes late 444: 103 minutes late 446: 96 minutes late

📢SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 11:00 AM: Connect: 60% on time, 40% ~ 20 minutes late Local: 73% of service on time, 37% ~ 11 minutes late 436: 53 minutes late 495: 102 minutes late

📢SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 10AM: Connect: 63% on time, 37% ~ 15 minutes late Local: 53% of service on time, 47% ~ 20 minutes late 447: 45 minutes late 495: 79 minutes late 499: 57 minutes late

📢SERVICE ALERT: 3/15/2026, 9:00 AM: Connect: 50% on time, 50% ~ 7 minutes late Local: 62% of service on time, 38% ~ 20 minutes late 436: 63 minutes late 447: 45 minutes late 495: 52 minutes late 499: 76 minutes late

New bus service is coming to Eagan Central Park! Starting Monday, March 16, MVTA Route 445 will run daily, connecting riders across the City of Eagan, with a major transfer point at the Eagan Transit Station. Learn more and plan your ride at mvta.com/routes/445/

WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED For service-related alerts, follow the MVTA Alerts page: 🔗 facebook.com/people/MVTA-Al… Winter travel tips: • Dress warmly • Wear boots with good traction • Watch for icy sidewalks and bus stops • Allow extra time to reach your stop

Wednesday, March 18, is #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay! Take a moment to send a message of appreciation! You can DM us, email, call, or stop by Customer Service at the Burnsville Transit Station. We’ll write your message on a card and display it in the operators’ break room.

February brought big snowstorms… and big ridership numbers! ❄️ Highlights: 1. Systemwide ridership is up 4.6% compared to 2025 through February 2. MVTA Connect set a new single-day record with 820 rides 3. Buck Hill service ridership is up by 69%

Women in leadership, on staff, behind the wheel, and among our riders have always played an integral role in keeping MVTA moving. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating what has always been.

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward tonight for Daylight Saving Time! We don’t want you missing your bus tomorrow morning. 🙂

This week, MVTA, the @mnzoo, and the Apple Valley Chamber came together to celebrate the unveiling of a new bus shelter and the expansion of transit service to the Zoo. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting step forward for transit.