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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) Office of Transit annually publishes the Minnesota Transit Report to inform public officials, administrators, transit managers, citizens, and other interested parties about the status of public transportation in Minnesota. It describes the status of the State's Public Transit Program using the following: Actual 1994 transit system cost and operational statistics; 1995 program activities; and 1995 special projects.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) Office of Transit annually publishes the Minnesota Transit Report to inform public officials, administrators, transit managers, citizens, and other interested parties about the status of public transportation in Minnesota. It describes the status of the State's Public Transit Program using the following: Actual 1995 transit system cost and operational statistics; 1996 program activities; and 1996 special projects.

The family of transit services in Minnesota is represented most prominently by the number of public transit systems operating throughout the state. But transit is not just buses, it is any travel mode that reduces the use of the single automobile. Volunteer driver programs, rideshare programs, bicycling, walking and telecommuting also reduce reliance on the single occupant vehicle. The 1997 Transit Annual Report describes the activities of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council in developing, maintaining, and promoting the use of public transportation in the state. It is designed to serve as a guidebook for public officials, administrators, transit managers and the general public about the status of Minnesota's public transportation systems. The Mn/DOT Office of Transit is responsible for planning and transit system administration of public transit systems in Greater Minnesota. The Metropolitan Council has similar responsibilities for those transit systems lying within the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for the state's public transit systems is provided through the Minnesota and Metro Public Transit Assistance Programs, Federal Transit Administration and local sources. The report is divided into three sections, the Program Overview and a set of Transit System Fact Sheets for Metro Area transit programs and Greater Minnesota transit programs. These contain 1996 unaudited actual costs, 1997 program activities and current and anticipated special project descriptions. The Appendix contains a summary of the 1996 operating costs showing state, federal and local shares, as well as the budgeted contract amounts for 1997.

The family of transit in Minnesota is represented most prominently by the number of public transit systems operating throughout the state. But transit is not just buses, it is any travel mode that reduces the use of the single automobile. Volunteer driver programs, rideshare programs, bicycling, walking, and telecommuting also reduce reliance on the single occupant vehicle. The 1998 Transit Annual Report describes the activities of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council in developing, maintaining, and promoting the use of public transportation in the state. It is designed to serve as a guidebook for public officials, administrators, transit managers, and the general public about the status of Minnesota's public transportation systems. The Mn/DOT Office of Transit is responsible for planning and administration of the state-wide public transit program in Greater Minnesota. The Metropolitan Council has similar responsibilities for those transit systems lying within the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for the state's public transit systems is provided through the Minnesota and Metro Public Transit Assistance Programs, Federal Transit Administration, and local sources. The report is divided into three sections: the Program Overview, Fact Sheets for Metro Area transit programs, and Fact Sheets for Greater Minnesota transit programs. These contain 1997 unaudited actual costs, 1998 program activities, and current and anticipated special project descriptions. The Appendix contains a summary of the 1997 operating costs showing state, federal and local shares, as well as the budgeted contract amounts for 1998.

Minnesota's extensive public transit system connects people to jobs, schools, social services, health facilities and many other essential services. Over eighty million rides are provided annually by transit systems throughout the state. These services mean commuters are able to get to work each day, elderly persons are able to remain independent and active community participants, disabled persons are able to lead healthy and productive lives, communities are able to reduce congestion and improve air quality, and shoppers are able to purchase goods and services. Transit service throughout Minnesota is provided by a well-established partnership between state, federal, and local units of government. Through this partnership a wide array of transit systems has been developed. These systems range in size from one of the largest all-bus fleets in the nation with an annual budget of more than $150 million to a one-bus system with an annual budget of $4,700. The 1999 Transit Report highlights Minnesota's successful efforts to respond to the diverse mobility needs of our citizens. The report also contains a summary of all major public transit activities undertaken during the year by Mn/DOT and the Metropolitan Council, and includes a short summary of each public transit system in Minnesota. The summaries provide a better understanding of the efforts to meet the mobility needs of communities across the state.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the Metropolitan Council are committed to providing the safest and most efficient transportation options to Minnesota's traveling public. To accomplish this mission, the Mn/DOT Office of Transit and the Metropolitan Council provide financial and technical assistance to public transit systems, local governments, and human service agencies for the planning, establishment, and operation of public transit systems. Staff from both organizations participate in a variety of activities that include input into statewide and metropolitan project planning, transportation research projects, and technical support to communities and transit systems. Public transportation services vary depending upon the specific needs of each community. Transit in Minnesota is not just about buses; it is about any mode of travel that reduces the use of the single occupant vehicle. Included in this family of services are volunteer driver programs, light rail transit, commuter rail, rideshare programs, bicycling, walking, and telecommuting. The 2000 Annual Transit Report describes the activities of the Office of Transit and the Metropolitan Council in developing, maintaining, and promoting the use of public transportation in the state. It is designed to serve as a guidebook for public officials, administrators, transit managers, and the general public about the status of Minnesota's public transportation systems. The Minnesota Transit Report describes the statewide activities undertaken to support the continuation and improvement of public transportation services to all of Minnesota's citizens. The report is divided into four major sections: the Program Review, Fact Sheets for Greater Minnesota transit programs, Fact Sheets for Metro Area transit programs, and a listing of Section 5310 Recipients. These sections contain 1999 unaudited actual costs, 2000 program activities, and current and anticipated special project descriptions. The Appendix contains a summary of the 1999 operating costs showing state, federal and local shares, as well as the budgeted contract amounts for 2000.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is a multi-modal transportation agency whose mission is to develop a coordinated transportation network that allows people and goods to move safely and efficiently across the state. Public transportation is a vital part of Minnesota's economy. Mn/DOT is dedicated to increasing public transportation choices, in developing efficient and easy-to-use connections between modes, and in coordinating service among all types of transportation services provided to the citizens of Minnesota. The Mn/DOT Office of Transit is committed to providing safe and efficient transportation options to Minnesota's traveling public. In 2001, over 88 million passengers were transported by Minnesota's public transportation systems with 8.9 million of those rides residing in rural areas. Enclosed is your copy of the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Transit Report. This document, prepared by the Mn/DOT Office of Transit summarizes key operating and financial information for the state's rural and urban transit systems. It also includes a description of the services provided by the Office of Transit, a description of state administered programs, and a list of transit agencies and organizations. Minnesota's Transit Report is designed to provide pertinent transit information to public officials, planners, transit managers and other participants in the iocal, state, and federal transportation planning and management process.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the Metropolitan Council are committed to providing the safest and most efficient transportation options to Minnesota’s traveling public. To accomplish this mission, the Mn/DOT Office of Transit and the Metropolitan Council provide financial and technical assistance to local governments, joint powers boards, non-profit organizations and tribal councils to plan, establish and operate public transit systems. Mn/DOT and the Council participate in a variety of activities that include statewide and metropolitan project planning, transportation research projects and technical support to communities and transit systems. Public transportation services vary depending on the specific needs of each community. Transit in Minnesota is not just about buses; it is about any mode of travel that reduces the use of the single occupant vehicle. Included in this family of services are volunteer driver programs, light rail transit, commuter rail, rideshare programs, bicycling, walking and telecommuting. The 2002 Annual Transit Report describes the activities of the Office of Transit and the Metropolitan Council in developing, maintaining and promoting the use of public transportation in Minnesota. It is designed as a guidebook to Minnesota’s public transportation network for public officials, administrators, transit managers and the general public. The transit report describes the statewide activities undertaken to support the continuation and improvement of public transportation services to all Minnesota citizens. The report is divided into six major sections:  Program Overview  Greater Minnesota Fact Sheets Greater Minnesota  Metropolitan Area Fact Sheets  Section 5310 Recipients  Capital and Operating Costs  Glossary

A primary goal of the Pawlenty-Molnau administration is to enhance transportation by improving the ability of Minnesotans to travel safer, smarter and more efficiently. The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council missions focus on developing transit plans and projects that improve access to markets, jobs, goods and services and support a strong regional economy. In this economic environment, the administration is focusing on priority transit improvements and investments that move the greatest number of people, to the right places, in the most cost-efficient manner. Transit alternatives such as light rail transit and bus rapid transit will be put to the test in 2004. Some transit providers are using innovations such as computer scheduling and dispatching to improve services and meet citizens’ needs. The 2003 Annual Transit Report provides an overview of Minnesota Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Council projects and events in 2003. Samples include transit sector studies to increase productivity and the first combined Minnesota and Wisconsin Minnesota Public Transit Conference. The report is divided into eight major sections: · Program Overview · Mn/DOT projects · Metropolitan Council Projects · Greater Minnesota Fact Sheets · Metropolitan Area Fact Sheets · Section 5310 Recipients · Capital and Operating Costs · Glossary

The Pawlenty/Molnau administration’s transportation goal is to move the greatest number of people, to the right places, in the most cost-efficient manner. Transit programs strive to meet this goal by providing choices and improving access to markets, jobs, goods and services. However, like other public services in the state, transit systems have struggled to keep up with additional demand in an era with few, if any, budget increases. Transit providers, as in all areas of transportation, must focus on what’s important and do it well. That is what Minnesota transit providers and partners did in 2004. They met the needs of Minnesota citizens by being innovative and operating more efficiently. But there is much that still needs to be done. The future of transit, and all transportation in Minnesota, will be brighter with increased partnerships, collaboration and use of technology. By working together, transit in Minnesota can continue to improve. The 2004 Annual Transit Report provides an overview of Minnesota Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Council projects and events in 2004. Examples include a grant to continue several rural intercity bus lines that would have been discontinued and the development of safety and security plans to better coordinate response to natural disasters, acts of terrorism or other catastrophes. The report is divided into eight major sections: Program Overview Mn/DOT projects Metropolitan Council Projects Greater Minnesota Fact Sheets Metropolitan Area Fact Sheets Section 5310 Recipients Capital and Operating Costs Glossary