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MVTA to Offer Free Shuttle Service to Mystic Lake Amphitheater Concerts in Shakopee

MVTA is offering free shuttle service from three Shakopee park-and-ride locations to select Mystic Lake Amphitheater concerts in 2026. Learn which shows are included, shuttle schedules, pickup locations, and how concertgoers can ride free to major events featuring MGK, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Stapleton, Pitbull, and more.

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MVTA to Host Open House Celebrating Reopening of 157th Street Station in Apple Valley

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) and the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce will host an open house on June 17, 2026, celebrating the reopening of the upgraded 157th Street Station in Apple Valley. The station features new electric vehicle charging infrastructure, bike lockers, safety enhancements, real-time signage, and expanded transit service, including Routes 420 and 477.

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MVTA Adjusts Summer Transit Plans After Public Input From South Metro Riders

The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will implement a wide-ranging series of summer service changes beginning June 1, including the suspension of several express routes, reduced Friday commuter service, and the addition of new replacement route patterns following months of public feedback.

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Burnsville Bus Garage Modernization Completed, MVTA Marks Milestone with Ribbon Cutting

The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) officially unveiled its newly modernized Burnsville Bus Garage this week, celebrating the completion of a major multi-year project aimed at improving transit operations, workforce development, and long-term service capacity across the south metro.

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Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project” Aim to Transform Safety and Mobility Across Burnsville and Savage - UPDATE

Burnsville City Council Approves Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue Interchange Improvements tied to Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project”.

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Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Announces Spring 2026 Service Changes Effective March 16

The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) will implement a series of service changes beginning Monday, March 16, 2026, introducing expanded service to major destinations, streamlined routes, and new on-demand transit options across Dakota and Scott counties.

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South Metro Transit Sees Strong Momentum as MVTA Ridership Climbs in 2025

The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) reported significant ridership growth in 2025, underscoring a continued rebound in transit use across the south metropolitan Twin Cities and positioning the agency as a regional leader in transit recovery and expansion.

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Highway 13 “River, Rail, and Roads Initiative” and the “Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project” Aim to Transform Safety and Mobility Across Burnsville and Savage

The Highway 13 River, Rail, and Roads Initiative Project in Scott and Dakota counties and the Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project in Dakota County aim to enhance safety, improve travel efficiency, and support long-term economic growth across the region by modernizing the heavily traveled Highway 13 corridor between Quentin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue.

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Community Comes Together to Support Family of Off-Duty St. Cloud Officer Not Expected to Survive Injuries from Apple Valley Crash

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of Ryan Matthew Ebert, the driver critically injured and not expected to survive his injuries, in a serious crash on Monday night involving two-vehicles on northbound Cedar Avenue in Apple Valley.

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