Northfield Transit

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Areas Served: Dundas and Northfield, MN
Founded: Unknown (Prior to 2000)
Fleet Size: 5 [1]
Number Of Routes: 2[2]
2010 Ridership: 35,072[3]
Website: ci.northfield.mn.us/cityservices/transit

Northfield Transit is the public transit system serving the city of Northfield, MN and select stops in Dundas, MN.

About

Historically Northfield Transit has operated as a demand-response service, although past attempts had been made to incorporate fixed-route services.[4] On January 3rd, 2012 Northfield Transit started operating two main routes that serve a majority of the city while offering deviations by request.[5]

Fares

Northfield Transit charges the following fares:[6]

Fare Class Cash Fare
Regular (All Riders) $1.25
Children under 6 (up to 2) FREE
Transfer FREE
Dial-a-Ride (All Riders) $2.00
Work Trip (All Riders) $2.00

Fleet

Current Roster

Northfield Transit operates the following vehicle types:

Fleet
Number(s)
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Passenger seats Notes
T12-T13 ? Ford

Goshen

E-450

GC II

T15 ? Ford

StarTrans

E-450

Senator

2 other units Models unknown

Routes

Northfield Transit operates two routes that offer deviation service to locations within three city blocks of the fixed-route path.[7] Route A serves the northern portions of the city, and route B serves the southern portions of the city. Connections between routes can be made at the Northfield City Hall.[8]

References

  1. MN Dept. of Transportation 2011 Transit Report: P. 54 Retrieved February 24th, 2012
  2. City of Northfield website: Transit Retrieved February 24th, 2012
  3. MN Dept. of Transportation 2011 Transit Report: P. 54 Retrieved February 24th, 2012
  4. MN Dept. of Transportation 2002 Transit System Report: P. 62
  5. City of Northfield website: Transit Route Deviation (2011) Retrieved February 24th, 2012
  6. City of Northfield website: Using the Transit Retrieved February 24th, 2012
  7. City of Northfield website: Using the Transit Retrieved February 24th, 2012
  8. Northfield Transit Route Map Brochure Retrieved February 24th, 2012