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MVTA outlines microtransit growth, service changes and funding push for expanded suburban service
Summary
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority officials updated the Shakopee City Council on ridership trends, the Connect microtransit service, seasonal and event routes, electric-bus experience and a state legislative request to increase dedicated sales-tax funding for MVTA expansion.
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority officials gave Shakopee City Council an update on April 15, outlining expansion plans for on‑demand “Connect” microtransit, seasonal and event routes, vehicle and garage projects, and a legislative request for more dedicated sales-tax funding.
The presentation, delivered by MVTA staff, said the agency now operates roughly 24–26 routes, two garages and 14 park‑and‑ride locations and has added microtransit zones that cover portions of Shakopee and Prior Lake. Joya Stetson, identified in the presentation as MVTA’s community and economic director, said Connect is an app‑based curb‑to‑curb service that can be booked up to three hours in advance for $3 a ride and has seen rapid growth since its Shakopee launch.
The agency reported systemwide ridership up about 10.5% year‑over‑year from 2023 to 2024, with express service…
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