MN Valley Transit Authority

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.

(Please note: MVTA Connect is not included in this promotion.) Tap the link below to learn more! mvta.com/news-items/mvt… Stay safe, have fun, and let’s #CelebrateResponsibly.

Luck is on your side this St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ We’re teaming up with Metro Transit to offer FREE rides on all MVTA and Metro Transit routes on Tuesday, March 17, from 6 PM through the end of regular service, courtesy of Miller Lite.