Traffic & Transportation in Apple Valley
Apple Valley's transportation picture combines a genuinely car-dependent suburban layout with real, practical bus rapid transit access via the METRO Red Line.
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Learn moreA genuinely car-dependent southern suburb
Like most of the southern Twin Cities suburban corridor, Apple Valley runs genuinely car-dependent for daily commuting, relying on Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue) and connecting arterials.
Real METRO Red Line bus rapid transit access
The METRO Red Line, a real bus rapid transit line along Cedar Avenue, provides Apple Valley residents a genuine transit alternative into the broader Twin Cities south metro.
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Key takeaways
- Apple Valley is a genuinely car-dependent southern Twin Cities suburb, reliant on Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue).
- The METRO Red Line provides real bus rapid transit access along the Cedar Avenue corridor.
- Confirm current, specific commute times directly for a target address.
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