2026 MPTA Bus Roadeo

 39th Annual Minnesota Statewide Bus Roadeo, hosted by the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) and the Southwest Transit.

this year we will be at Carver Station Park & Ride Lot:

Jonathan Carver Parkway and Ironwood DR

1607 Hartwell DR

Carver, MN 55315

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.