News and Announcements

Transit News and Announcements

The latest news and announcements for the city bus.

New earlier service from College Town

The first route 1 bus departs College Town at 7:15 a.m., Monday through Thursday during spring semester.  For more information, contact public works staff at 507-625-RIDE (7433). 

Language Assistance Plan

The Language Assistance Plan  is designed to meet the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) requirements to comply with Title XI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  As a recipient of FTA funds, Mankato's transit system will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to people who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, speak, read or understand English.  For more information call 507-625-RIDE (7433).

Summer schedule goes into effect Monday, May 7

The summer bus route schedule is effective Monday, May 7.  Summer routes and operation time changes:  

  • Route 1:  No service
  • Route 3:  No change
  • Route 5:  No change
  • Route 6:  Operates hourly at 6:35 a.m. through 5:35 p.m. beginning and ending at Cherry Street.
  • Route 7:  No change
  • Route 8:  No service
  • MRCI Route 3 and 6: No change
  • Stomper Express:  No service
  • Late Night Express:  No service
  • Mobility Bus:  No change

Normal service resumes August 20, 2012.  For more information or questions, contact staff at 507-625-RIDE (7433).