2025 MPTA Bus Roadeo

 38th Annual Minnesota Statewide Bus Roadeo, hosted by the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) on July 18-19, 2025, at the Mesabi Range College.

This year, we are heading to the heart of the Mesabi Iron Range.  It’s a chance not only to bring together Minnesota’s best transit professionals but also to showcase what makes Greater Minnesota’s rural transit system unique. Arrowhead Transit has spent 50 years redefining mobility across this vast region, and we can’t wait for you to experience firsthand how we navigate the challenges and opportunities of serving rural communities.

The Roadeo will feature:

• Training sessions to enhance driving and safety skills
• Large and small bus competitions OF COURSE!
• Safety demonstrations and best practices for transit professionals
• Opportunities to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces in the industry

If your transit agency receives FTA Section 5310 or 5311 funding or is a Tribal Transit provider, you may be eligible for an RTAP scholarship to attend. Agencies receiving FTA Section 5307 funding are not eligible for scholarships. 5311-funded systems are encouraged to use operating dollars first before requesting a scholarship. More information on applying for a scholarship is available on the RTAP website.

Registration must be completed by July 2, 2025. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Virginia for a weekend of competition, learning, and exploration.