Rochester Public Transit Announces Closure of RCTC Park and Ride
Rochester Public Transit Announces Closure of RCTC Park and Ride
July 17, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MN – Rochester Public Transit (RPT) will close the Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) Park and Ride Lot Service effective August 1, due to low utilization. This change is part of RPT’s ongoing commitment to the responsible allocation of resources and the enhancement of service across the broader transit system.
RPT Routes 203 and 204 will continue to serve the RCTC campus. Both routes will maintain their current frequency with buses stopping outside the main building every 20 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes during off-peak times.
If current RCTC Park and Ride users would like to continue to utilize this service, RPT is recommending the Fairgrounds Park and Ride located at S. Broadway Avenue and 14 Street SW.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality service, we continuously evaluate how our Park and Ride system meets the needs of our community,” said Ia Xiong, City of Rochester Transit and Parking Director. “While we’re consolidating service to three locations, we remain dedicated to our RCTC riders with frequent service on Routes 203 and 204. We encourage commuters to explore and take advantage of our other convenient Park and Ride options across the city.”
For information about RPT routes and other services, please visit RPTRide.com.