MPTA is involved with a number of major events

  throughout the year that bring transit providers, advocates, transit businesses and policy makers together. These events provide important opportunities for career development, networking and advocacy to ensure quality transit service is provided to Minnesotans.

Learn more about transit issues and funding

  and the latest activity at the state and federal levels while developing relationships with leaders and other practitioners. Come learn more about transit in Minnesota at these events.

Minnesota Public Transit Conference

  September 29- Oct 1, 2008 St. Paul River Center
Our theme this year is "Serving Communities, Empowering Lives". Don't miss this year's information-packed, fun-filled event! Join your colleagues and learn more about community outreach, advocacy, customer service, marketing and public policy as we focus on the ways in which transit service impacts communities and empowers people's lives. With a variety of topics to choose from and informative general sessions with colleagues, you will be inspired, informed and ready to make a difference.

Minnesota Bus Roadeo

  Saturday July 19, 2008 Bemidji, MN
The annual Bus Roadeo promotes safe driving through a day of competition with the best drivers rewarded for their safe driving skills. In addition to enhancing critical driving skills, this event provides important information and develops camaraderie among the drivers who are on the front lines delivering transit service.

Transportation Day at the Capitol St. Paul, MN


Each year, MPTA hosts a legislative breakfast in St. Paul to bring transit advocates together with key lawmakers. Legislators need to hear directly from people involved in transit service regarding the funding needs and policy issues confronting them. The event also allows transit advocates to join with advocates for other transportation modes to enhance their impact and send a strong message about the need to support transportation funding in Minnesota.