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The agency has historically operated six express routes with service to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota from five park-and-ride locations, as well as two local routes for midday return and feeder service. All of the routes, except Route 781, was suspended because of the pandemic. Route 789, which serves the University of Minnesota, was restored in August 2021.
The agency has historically operated six express routes with service to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota from five park-and-ride locations, as well as two local routes for midday return and feeder service. All of the routes, except Route 781, was suspended because of the pandemic. Route 789, which serves the University of Minnesota, was restored in August 2021.
==Routes==
[https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/423/Express Map & Schedules]<br>'''Note:''' See [https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/455/Rider-alerts Rider Alerts] to find out if there's bus service running on a route during a holiday.
===Express===
*'''[[Maple Grove Transit Route 781|781]]''' (Mon-Fri) - Downtown Minneapolis - Maple Grove Transit Station - Parkway Station<sup>*</sup>
*'''[[Maple Grove Transit Route 784|784]]''' (Mon-Fri) - Downtown Minneapolis - Maple Grove Transit Station
*'''[[Maple Grove Transit Route 785|785]]''' (Mon-Fri) - Downtown Minneapolis - Parkway Station
*'''[[Maple Grove Transit Route 789|789]]''' (Mon-Fri) - University of Minnesota<sup>u</sup> - Maple Grove Transit Station
<sup>*</sup> - Route branch 781P continues to Parkway Station after Maple Grove Transit Station
<sup>u</sup> - Route begins at Oak St & Washington Ave and end at Oak St & University Ave within the U of M campus


==Fares==
==Fares==

Revision as of 19:47, 18 April 2023

Maple Grove Transit Logo-c.png
Founded: 1990
Headquarters: 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN
Locale: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Service Type: Express, MyRide
Routes: 4 (+/-)
Hubs: 2 Transit Stations
Operator: Metro Transit
USDOT: 551884
Annual Ridership: 179,987 (2022)

Maple Grove Transit is a transit agency that provides fixed-route and dial-a-ride service in the cities of Maple Grove and Osseo, Minnesota, about 13 miles northwest of Minneapolis.

Overview and History

The older logo used by Maple Grove Transit

Suburban Twin Cities communities were frustrated at the lack of transit they received for paying into the regional transit system. They successfully lobbied the Minnesota state legislature to pass legislation to allow communities to retain 90% of the property taxes they collected to provide their own transit service. One of these agencies, Maple Grove Transit, was established in 1990.

In 1991, the city of Maple Grove contracted fixed-route operations to Metro Transit, who continues to operate the service today out of their MJ Ruter garage in Brooklyn Center. Dial-a-ride service is provided by Midwest Paratransit.

The agency has historically operated six express routes with service to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota from five park-and-ride locations, as well as two local routes for midday return and feeder service. All of the routes, except Route 781, was suspended because of the pandemic. Route 789, which serves the University of Minnesota, was restored in August 2021.

Routes

Map & Schedules
Note: See Rider Alerts to find out if there's bus service running on a route during a holiday.

Express

  • 781 (Mon-Fri) - Downtown Minneapolis - Maple Grove Transit Station - Parkway Station*
  • 784 (Mon-Fri) - Downtown Minneapolis - Maple Grove Transit Station
  • 785 (Mon-Fri) - Downtown Minneapolis - Parkway Station
  • 789 (Mon-Fri) - University of Minnesotau - Maple Grove Transit Station

* - Route branch 781P continues to Parkway Station after Maple Grove Transit Station

u - Route begins at Oak St & Washington Ave and end at Oak St & University Ave within the U of M campus

Fares

Fares are collected as part of the regional fare system. See Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Transit Systems for more information.

Bus Fares Non-Rush Hours **Rush Hours
Ages 5 & under (limit 3) Free w/ Paid Fare Free w/ Paid Fare
Youth (6 to 12) $1.00 $3.25
Adults (13 to 64) $2.50 $3.25
Seniors (65+) $1.00 $3.25
Veterans with Disabilities Free*** Free***
MYRide $3.00/one-way -

**Note: Rush hours are Monday through Friday, 6-9 a.m. and 3-6:30 p.m.

***Note: Veterans free w/ VA “Service Connected” ID card

Facilities

Administrative Offices

  • Address: 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN
  • E-mail: transit@maplegrovemn.gov
  • Phone: (763) 494-6005
  • Fax: (763) 494-6421

Transit Stations

Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle maintenance & storage is at Metro Transit's Heywood Garage

  • Address: 560 Sixth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN

Fleet

Active

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
60020-60022 2010 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISM Allison B500
  • On-board Wi-Fi
60023-60026 2011 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISM Allison B500
  • On-board Wi-Fi
60031-60033 2013 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
EcoLife
  • Clear anodized aluminum framed windows
  • Suburban configuration
  • On-board Wi-Fi
60060-60065 Maple Grove Transit 60060-a.jpg 2012 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISX Allison B500R
  • On-board Wi-Fi
60066-60068 Maple Grove Transit 60067-a.jpg 2013 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
EcoLife
  • Ordered as part of an umbrella contract[1]
  • 2-door layout with suburban-style seating
  • Clear anodized aluminum framed windows
  • On-board Wi-Fi
60085-60088 Maple Grove Transit 60088-a.jpg 2015 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
EcoLife
  • 2-door layout with suburban-style seating
  • Clear anodized aluminum framed windows
  • On-board Wi-Fi
60089-60092 Maple Grove Transit 60090-a.jpg 2015 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
EcoLife
  • Built ~6 months after 60085-88 set
  • 2-door layout with suburban-style seating
  • Clear anodized aluminum framed windows
  • On-board Wi-Fi
60093-60099 Maple Grove Transit 60099-a.jpg 2016 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISX Allison B500R
  • On-board Wi-Fi
60125-60129 Maple Grove Transit 60125-a.jpg 2019 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins L9 ZF 6AP1420B
EcoLife 2
  • Options exercised in 2017[2]
  • Frameless windows
  • Suburban configuration
  • On-board Wi-Fi

Retired

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Seating cap. Notes
MG01-MG07 1999 Gillig Phantom Suburban 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R 45
MG08-MG17 2000 Gillig Phantom Suburban 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R 45
MG18-MG22 2006 NFI D40LF Cummins ISL Voith D864.3E 38
  • Retired in 2019. Sold off in 2020.
  • MG19 was bought a re-seller and was listed on Craigslist in Hutchinson, MN on 3/15/2020.[3]
MG49 1997 Blue Bird CS
689-690 1999 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R 43 Ex-Metro Transit same #'s.
3109-3119 2003 NFI D60 Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E 68 Part of Metro Transit's 3100 series fleet

External Links

Official site

References

  1. ↑ Maple Grove Transit Exercises Option to Purchase Three 60-foot Xcelsior Diesel Buses, www.newflyer.com, retrieved on 2013-01-20.
  2. ↑ Metropolitan Council: Execute Contract Options With Gillig LLC
  3. ↑ minneapolis.craigslist.org
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Maple Grove Transit Logo-d.png
Fleet
Vehicles Active Express Fleet - Retired Express Fleet
Facilities
Garage Heywood
Park & Rides Maple Grove Transit Station - Parkway Station
Routes
Express 781 784 785 789
Discontinued 94N 94P 94R 94T 95B 95C 780 782 783 787 788
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Agencies
Maple Grove
Metro Transit
Met Council
Minnesota Valley
Northstar Commuter Rail
Plymouth
Southwest
University of MN
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