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What to know about using Text for Safety

Posted by Joshua Nichols | April 3, 2025

If you're on transit and need to report an emergency or in-progress crime, you should call or text 911 right away. If you feel unsafe, see something that just doesn't look right, or want to report a problem like broken glass, you can use our [...]

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What to know about taking transit to large events

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 2, 2024

Fans planning trips to sporting events, concerts, and other large events are invited to review their transportation options and consider taking transit, often a more convenient and affordable alternative to driving. In a recent regional survey, [...]

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Buses moving from Hennepin to Nicollet during construction

Posted by Drew Kerr | April 11, 2019

There will be a lot more buses moving up and down Nicollet Mall soon. Beginning Monday, April 15, routes that normally serve Hennepin Avenue will be detoured to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The detours will remain in place for up [...]

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Construction leads to detours in downtown Minneapolis

Posted by Drew Kerr | March 4, 2019

Multiple routes will be detoured off a busy downtown Minneapolis street beginning Saturday, March 9, the first of several service changes that will occur this year due to road construction in the city center. Beginning March 9, southbound [...]

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How are trips impacted by Daylight Savings Time?

Posted by Drew Kerr | Nov. 1, 2018

When Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday morning, many people will enjoy an extra hour of sleep. At Metro Transit, though, setting clocks back an hour presents a unique challenge – and some extra work. To compensate for the time change, rail [...]

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