The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Board of Commissioners elected new leadership at its Jan. 28 meeting.

After serving as board chair for the past two years, Dan Kealey concluded his term. The board unanimously elected Jay Whiting to serve as MVTA board chair for 2026.

Whiting has served on the MVTA Board since 2017 and was vice chair in 2025. He has been a Shakopee City Councilor since 2012 and serves as chair of the city’s Economic Development Authority.

MVTA recorded significant ridership gains in 2025. Total ridership reached 1,538,182 in 2025, an increase of 7.8 percent over 2024, reflecting strong demand across fixed-route and on-demand services.

The MVTA Board of Commissioners includes representatives from Dakota County and the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, and Rosemount, as well as Scott County and the cities of Prior Lake, Savage, and Shakopee.

For more information about MVTA, visit www.mvta.com.