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Regional transit authority reports ridership gains, expands on-demand service in Eagan
Summary
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority officials told the Eagan City Council on June 10 that ridership has risen since 2023, the agency has expanded on‑demand "Connect" service into all member cities and is investing in shelter, fleet and event service, while warning funding uncertainty could limit future expansion.
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority officials gave the Eagan City Council a progress report on June 10, saying the agency has seen year‑over‑year ridership gains, expanded its on‑demand Connect service into all seven member cities and is planning service increases tied to special events and development if funding holds.
Luther Winder, CEO of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, told the council the agency operates a midsize system with roughly 170 buses, 24 routes, 14 park‑and‑rides and two garages and that Eagan is an original member that receives extensive service. Winder said overall agency ridership rose about 10% from 2023 to 2024 and that year‑to‑date 2025 ridership was up roughly 7½% compared with the same point in 2024.
The authority described Connect as an on‑demand service that launched with two retired vehicles in 2019 and now operates roughly 26 vehicles systemwide (about six dedicated to…
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