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HOUSING

A PLACE TO CALL HOME
The City of Burnsville strives to be a warm, welcoming community, and there’ s something for everyone in Burnsville. Diverse housing options, including newly built urban townhomes, modern apartments, traditional suburban homes and rural-style areas with plenty of room to roam. Homeowners can find their perfect home location from the modern Heart of the City to quieter areas near the City’ s many parks and natural settings.
Dakota County provides opportunities for home ownership in Burnsville through down payment

TRANSPORTATION

GETTING AROUND TOWN
Located with convenient access to major roads, Burnsville is a commuter’ s dream with easy access across the Twin Cities. Metro Transit( metrotransit. org) and the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority( mvta. com) operate bus service and numerous routes around town and from Minneapolis / St. Paul. The MVTA operates two Park & Ride lots in Burnsville – one at the Burnsville Transit Station( 100 East Highway 13) and one in the Heart of the City Park & Ride Ramp( 126th Street and Pillsbury Avenue). Both Park & Ride locations have indoor climate-controlled waiting areas. assistance and first-time homebuyer loans. The City supports residents through various workshops and programs for everything from weatherization to home
You can also find fast, frequent, all-day service with METRO lines serving the Burnsville area. The METRO Orange Line provides service between Burnsville, Bloomington, Richfield and downtown Minneapolis with stations located in the Heart of the City near the Ames Center and at I-35W / Burnsville Parkway. The METRO Red Line travels from Apple Valley to the Mall of America, and connects to the METRO Blue Line which can take riders into Minneapolis.
The Gallery Apartments
improvements to gardening interests. Learn more at burnsvillemn. gov / homeowner.( See page 33 for select City and County contact information.)
MVTA CONNECT
MVTA Connect is an on-demand, door-to-door ride-share service designed to provide flexible, convenient travel options across the south metro, connecting riders seamlessly with MVTA’ s dedicated routes.
With MVTA Connect, you can book a trip anywhere within the designated service area, making it an ideal option for accessing express and local routes or handling essential errands like grocery shopping. Plus, riders can transfer to fixedroute buses for free. Rides cost just $ 3 and operate 7 days a week, from 6 AM to 9 PM, offering reliability whenever you need it.
Discover how MVTA Connect can make your journey easier at mvta. com / connect.
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Burnsville Transit Station on Highway 13 and Nicollet