BlueXpress, the local commuter connection from Scott County to downtown Minneapolis – operated jointly by Shakopee Transit, Prior Lake Laker Lines and Scott County Transit – is changing its schedule effective Monday, April 14.

Based on survey feedback evaluating route ridership and travel times, all departure routes have been adjusted. The most significant changes will include:

* Buses leaving every 15 minutes from Southbridge Crossings Transit Station between 6:15 and 8 a.m.

* A departure route addition from Shepherd of the Lake park and ride at 7:35 a.m.

* An earlier departure from the Gateway Ramp in downtown Minneapolis at 3:20 p.m. Now there are four buses leaving Gateway before 4:30 p.m.

* A final bus leaving the Gateway Ramp at 5:50 p.m.

For more information about transit options or schedule changes, contact the BlueXpress information line at (952) 496-8800 or visit bluexpressbus.com.