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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

The Pawlenty/Molnau administration is committed to providing an efficient, cost-effective transportation system for all Minnesotans. Public transit is an important part of that system because it is one more way in which people can access jobs, education, goods and services. Like other public services, transit systems have struggled to keep up with demand in an environment of limited funding increases. Public transit providers, as well as others who are responsible for moving people from one place to another, must continue to focus on operating efficiently and effectively. And they have shown that they are up to the challenge. Increased public interest in alternatives to the single occupant vehicle (SOV) has resulted in a statewide effort to coordinate transportation services among pubic transit, human services and other transportation operators statewide. There has been more emphasis on non-SOV alternatives; and there has been more emphasis on mixing and matching modal choices. The 2005 Annual Transit Report provides an overview of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Council transit projects. It also provides a summary of several statewide initiatives that impact how transportation services are delivered. The report is divided into five major sections: Program Overview Programs/Projects Fact Sheets Financial Reports Glossary

This report is published on an annual basis to provide citizens and elected officials an overview of public transit services available in Minnesota. This annual report includes a fact sheet on every state-supported public transit system in Minnesota and highlights the following public transportation topics: • Major accomplishments • Financial and operational statistics • Trends in service levels, service costs, ridership and funding The “State of the Industry” section narrates how federal and state funding mechanisms, local transit initiatives and MnDOT and Met Council oversight combine to produce transit outcomes in Minnesota. The following section, “Federal and State Funding for Transit,” outlines transit funding allocations for this period. “Major Accomplishments” provides a detailed look at notable transit system activities during 2011, including system redesigns, implementation of new measures to promote efficiencies and plans and studies released. “Planning for the Future” provides an outlook on factors affecting future transit provision in Minnesota, including MAP-21 legislation and projections of future

The Transit Report is published on an annual basis to provide residents and elected officials an overview of public transit services in Minnesota. The report includes fact sheets describing every state-supported public transit system in Minnesota. In addition, the Financial Statistics and Operating Statistics chapters present aggregated information depicting a snapshot of 2012 expenditures, funding sources, ridership and revenue hours. The "State of the Industry" chapter narrates how federal and state funding mechanisms, local initiatives and MnDOT and Metropolitan Council oversight combine to produce transit service in Minnesota. The following section, “Federal and State Funding for Transit,” outlines current transit funding allocations. “Major Accomplishments” provides a detailed look at notable transit system activities during 2012. “Preparing for the Future” provides an outlook on factors affecting future transit provision in Minnesota, including projections of future transit need and funding requirements to meet this need through public transit service. This report is also produced to comply with the terms of Minn. Stat., Sec. 174.247 requiring that MnDOT annually analyze, compile and publish financial information for state-supported transit systems. The chart on page iii itemizes specific statutory guidelines for the report and indicates which sections meet the requirements of this legislation.

The 2009 transit report summarizes key financial information and operating statistics for Minnesota’s publicly assisted transit systems. Published since 1983, the transit report is an annual document that provides a comprehensive view of transit in Minnesota for public officials, planners, transit planners, and other interested persons. The report is structured in the following manner: The Program Summary provides an overview of public transportation in the State of Minnesota including prior year funding allocations by local, state, and federal sources, transit services by program types in both Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, and a review of prior year transit events. The Fact Sheets provide more detailed information on each transit system in the state including operating and financial statistics. The Fact Sheets include Greater Minnesota systems and Twin Cities Metro Area systems. Included at the end of this section is a list of other organizations that receive funding for vehicles through the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Capital Program (Section 5310). The Financial Information provides detailed information on funding sources, costs, and expenditures for both operating and capital projects. The Operating Statistics provide data on ridership, costs, and miles and include trend analysis. The Glossary provides a listing of important terms used throughout the Transit Report.