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 Hybrid bus on Washington Avenue Mall, East Bank | |
| Parent | University of Minnesota Parking and Transportation Services |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 511 Washington Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 |
| Locale | Minneapolis, Minnesota Falcon Heights, Minnesota |
| Service area | University of Minnesota |
| Service type | Bus rapid transit Paratransit |
| Routes | 5 |
| Depots | 901 29th Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 |
| Operator | First Transit |
The University of Minnesota's Campus Shuttle is a zero-fare bus service operating on the University's Minneapolis and St. Paul (Falcon Heights) campuses. In 2009, the system carried more than 3.9 million riders,[1] making it the second-busiest transit system in Minnesota after the Twin Cities's primary provider Metro Transit. It outpaces all of the suburban transit providers in the Twin Cities, as well as providers in other metropolitan areas in the state. Duluth Transit Authority serving Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is the state's third-busiest provider, while the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority ranks fourth.[2][3] The shuttles are operated under contract by First Transit through the University's Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) department.[4]
- ^ Andre Eggert (September 20, 2010). "U transit system gains recognition". Minnesota Daily. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
- ^ "2009 Transit System Performance Evaluation". Metropolitan Council. 2009. Archived from the original on May 19, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
- ^ Jeremy Mattson (June 2008). "Effects of Rising Gas Prices on Bus Ridership for Small Urban and Rural Transit Systems" (PDF). Small Urban and Rural Transit Center, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, North Dakota State University. p. 7. Retrieved October 1, 2010.
- ^ Brianna Bierschbach (November 23, 2008). "U receiving 16 new buses". Minnesota Daily. Retrieved October 1, 2010.