Downtown transit center relocates as utility work closes 2 St SW

04/16/2020 9:03 AM

Rochester Public Transit suspends fare collection to protect drivers and community

Beginning today, Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is suspending fare collection aboard on all buses and routes and requiring passengers to board and exit the bus using the rear door.

04/04/2020 10:08 AM

RPT Announces Further Service Reductions

In response to the executive order by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to “Stay at Home”, the public is asked to limit transit use to essential needs only for a period of two weeks beginning Friday.

03/26/2020 3:28 PM

City of Rochester Announces Additional Changes to Parking, Transit, Buildings and Meetings

The health and safety of our Rochester community continues to be the City of Rochester’s top priority. Following the social distancing guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Public Health, the City of Rochester is taking the following actions:

03/17/2020 6:30 PM

The City of Rochester Prepares for COVID-19 - Coronavirus

For the past month, City of Rochester teammates have been working with organizational partners, including Olmsted County, Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester International Airport and others to monitor and take the necessary steps to prepare for the novel...

02/28/2020 8:45 AM

Downtown stops return to 2 Ave SW on Thursday

On Thursday, Oct. 3, All but one of the bus stops that were relocated on 2 Ave SW will return to their original location. The 15D, 6D, 12, 12M, 12N, 14 back to 2 Ave SW. The Route 19 stop will remain in the Route 1 stand on 2 St SW.

10/02/2019 3:38 PM

2 Ave SW Closure Extended, Bus Stops Again Relocated

Duration is unknown at this time.

07/24/2019

Rochester gears up for bike to work day

Arrive Rochester hosts bike commuters on Peace Plaza with gifts and prize giveaways

05/15/2019 2:00 PM

Community invited to name Ramp 6

This important city asset needs a forever name. Submit your idea!

05/13/2019 7:09 AM

Municipal Parking Ramp to Open March 26

Located on the northwest corner of First St. SE and First Ave. SE, the ramp features 630 total parking stalls, raising the total number of structured parking stalls in municipal ramps t

03/21/2019

UPDATE: Downtown Bus Stands Realigned

Monday, Dec. 3 new location for Routes 2, 3, 17

11/15/2018

PSA: Route 1D afternoon pick-up times to change

Route to begin Downtown then pick up at St. Marys Hospital (Canadian Honker).

10/25/2018 3:00 PM

Service on Route 191 – The Crosstown – Starts Saturday

New route creates transfer points outside of downtown

10/23/2018

Rochester Parking Ordinance Updated to Assist in More Equitable Access

10/12/2018 1:09 PM

Rochester Public Transit reaches all-time high for daily ridership

Fare holiday and thousands of rally goers contribute to increased volume.

10/09/2018 9:44 AM

Detour on 48 St NW

Routes affected: 12, 12N, 25

10/03/2018 3:09 PM

President Trump Campaign Rally Free Event Parking

Free event parking and shuttle service is available at the Rochester Community Technical College Park & Ride.

10/03/2018 7:33 AM

RPT Detours for President Trump Campaign Rally

Several routes will follow a detour along 4 St SE

10/02/2018 3:46 PM

RPT Lends a hand in Cannon Falls

RPT paratransit vehicles come to the aid of neighbors needing to temporarily relocate.

09/27/2018 10:49 AM

NEW 8/25: 18 Ave NW Detour Routes 10, 12N 25

Beginning Saturday, August 25 the intersection of 41 St NW and 18 Ave NW will be closed due to construction

05/21/2018 3:56 PM