| The MVTA operates park & ride lots throughout its five member cities. Passengers may park their cars free of charge and board a bus, carpool or vanpool. Some lots also feature free bicycle racks and/or bicycle lockers available for a nominal monthly rental charge.
MVTA's largest facility is the Burnsville Transit Station, which has 1300 parking spaces, making it the largest park & ride in the metro area. The station also features indoor climate-controlled waiting, pay phones, restrooms, drinking fountains, vending machines, bus pass sales, newspaper sales and transit information.
The Apple Valley Transit Station opened in January 2010. This station features some 750 surface and structured spaces, indoor climate-controlled waiting, restrooms and transit information. Buses pick up and drop off right on Cedar Avenue, with riders crossing from the southbound drop off via the pedestrian overpass to get back to their cars.
The Cedar Grove Transit Station opens March 20, 2010 and will serve as a hub for MVTA's local transit service. The site will have parking for more than 150 vehicles and includes a climate-controlled waiting area and transit information. A "green" build, the site occupies a former brownfield.
The Eagan Transit Station features parking deck, with some 750 parking spaces for bus passengers and retail patrons. The site includes retail partners Cole's Salon, LeeAnn Chin, Starbucks, Bruegger's Bagels, The Tobacco Outlet and The Mobile Phone Company. The indoor/outdoor waiting area also includes bus schedules, a restroom, and a soda machine.
Other park & rides are located in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan and Savage; use the links below to find more information.
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