Monday is Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday declared by U.S. Government to honor the accomplishments of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
For many that means a day off of work or school, but for those not fortunate enough to get the holiday off, here are a few commuting tips:
On the Roads
With most city, county and state government offices closed for the holiday, we can expect much lighter than normal traffic on the roads. WIth the frigid temperatures expected, your car might not want to start. Now's the time to find your AAA card in case you need a jump.
On the Bus
Metro Transit buses and light rail and Northstar Commuter trains will be operating on their normal weekday schedules, meaning routes will be at full service. No campus express buses will operate on the University of Minnesota campus.
Southwest Transit officials say their express buses to downtown Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota and Southdale, as well as service between Chanhassen, Chaska, and Eden Prairie.
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority has revisions to a few routes. The following trips will not run on MLK Day or have revised schedules:
Route 460: Northbound trips departing the Burnsville Station at 6:55, 7:09, 7:21, 7:31 and 7:53 a.m. will not operate. Southbound trips departing the Gateway Ramp in Minneapolis: The 3:42 p.m. trip will leave at 3:45 p.m., the 3:55 p.m. trip will leave at 3:53 p.m., and the 4:11 p.m. trip will depart at 4:08 p.m.
