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MBTA reports rising ridership, expands on-demand 'Connect' service in Eagan
Summary
Representatives from the MBTA told the Eagan City Council the agency's ridership has recovered since 2020, that on‑demand "Connect" service is growing across member cities including Eagan, and that vehicle and infrastructure investments are planned but constrained by funding.
Representatives of the MBTA briefed the Eagan City Council on June 10, saying ridership is increasing and that the agency is expanding its on‑demand Connect service across its member cities, including Eagan.
The MBTA presentation described a post‑pandemic recovery in ridership and a shift in the agency's service mix toward on‑demand Connect trips. "When you look at ridership by month... we have spikes in August and September," MBTA presenter Luther Winter said, adding the agency has seen a roughly 7–10% year‑over‑year increase since 2023 but not yet a full return to pre‑pandemic levels.
Why it matters: local transit access influences commuters' travel choices, parking demand and the city’s emissions profile. MBTA officials told council members that Eagan is one of the agency’s original members and receives multiple express and local routes alongside Connect service.
MBTA overview and service mix MBTA said its footprint includes 170 buses, 24 routes, park‑and‑ride lots and two garages.…
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