Goalsġ: Improve access to local and regional destinations, activity centers, and employment concentrations Notably, there needs to be a system of fare reciprocity to simplify the process of transferring and making first and last mile connections. Expanded intercity bus service must be coordinated with connecting transit services to ensure ease of use. It is important that intercity bus service be connected to other forms of transportation, including public transit in the Twin Cities. The cost of existing intercity bus service impacts the travel mode and destination choice of residents in the corridor.
Stakeholder outreach indicates that targeted service frequency improvements would result in greater patronage among both dependent and choice riders. Need service that is frequent, affordable & connected to other transit servicesĬurrent intercity bus service between Mankato and the Twin Cities does not meet the needs of many in the surrounding communities.
