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Ridership
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:25:00 PM
With thousands of people boarding buses and light rail trains every day, it’s reasonable to wonder just how we keep track of all those rides.
On light rail and bus rapid transit lines where riders pay before boarding, the answer is Automatic
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Bus
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Service Changes
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 8:51:00 AM
In November, more than 90 people attended hiring events to apply and interview for bus operator positions – the most activity we’ve seen at events like these in more than two years.
This is a hopeful sign that interest in becoming a bus
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Light Rail
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Friday, February 1, 2019 9:05:00 AM
Light rail vehicles weigh around 100,000 pounds each. So the steel tracks they operate on have to be sturdy and well maintained.
To ensure light rail tracks are in good order, Metro Transit’s track maintainers regularly walk end-to-end looking
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Good Question
Posted by John Komarek |
Thursday, January 24, 2019 12:33:00 PM
What is METRO BRT?
BRT stands for Bus Rapid Transit. It’s a bus service that provides fast, frequent service that eliminates the need for a schedule. METRO refers to any lines that provide this type of service, including light rail.
METRO
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Posted by John Komarek |
Monday, November 26, 2018 2:58:00 PM
Transit terminology can at times be difficult to decipher. The terms route, trip and segment are among those that can be confusing. Here's an explanation of how these terms should be used:
Isn’t it just called a trip when I take
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