Downtown Transit Center Returns to 2nd Street SW with Upcoming Service Changes

November 9, 2026 – ROCHESTER, MN – Rochester Public Transit (RPT)’s latest service changes go into effect on Sunday, December 6. These service changes bring the return of the Downtown Transit Center to 2nd Street SW along with minor timetable adjustments across all routes. 

Updated route information and timetables are available now at rptride.com. Printed copies of the schedule book will be available at various locations including Central Park, City Hall and Rochester Public Library by November 23.

Effective December 6:

• The Downtown Transit Center will return to its location on 2nd Street SW, moving from Central Park.
• Minor timetable adjustments will be made across all routes.
• Routes 23 and 24 will now serve Walmart South in both directions
• Route 150 will add an additional later trip to the temporary park and ride lot at Transportation Center at 4300 East River Road NE.
• Route 102 will operate with updated routing
• Route 411 will begin serving the Vue North Apartments in both directions.

Starting in early 2027:

• 1050 Express Fixed-Route Service begins, helping to meet transit demand along the 2nd Street SW corridor. Expected stops include West Transit Village, a subset of existing fixed route stops on 2nd Street SW and Downtown Rochester.

"Moving back to the Downtown Transit Center on 2nd Street SW is an important step forward for the Link Bus Rapid Transit project and our transit system as a whole," said Rachel Fautsch, Transit and Parking Director. "We're excited to restore service to a location that many riders prefer while continuing to build toward the future of transit in Rochester. These changes reflect our commitment to improving access, on-time performance, and connections throughout the community."

More information about Rochester Public Transportation is available at rptride.com.