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Know Your Operator: Al Chang 

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Posted by John Komarek | Aug. 11, 2025

After two decades in financial services and pension administration, Al Chang was ready to get out from behind the desk. Earlier this year, he started a new career as a bus operator. The new role offers what he describes as "the best view in [...]

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Know Your Operator: Her Cheng 

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Posted by Drew Kerr | March 27, 2025

A lifelong St. Paul resident who grew up in Frogtown, Her Cheng has seen University Avenue change quite a bit over the years. Now, he gets to see the corridor evolve from the cab of a light rail vehicle.   In 2023, Her left his career as a [...]

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Know Your Operator: Nathan Michaelson  

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Posted by Drew Kerr | Feb. 21, 2025

After many years as a union carpenter, Nathan Michaelson decided he needed a change. "Construction is a feast-or-famine business," Nathan said. "Some years, you're making great money. Other years, you're just waiting for the next [...]

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Know Your Operator: Troy Macon, Heywood Garage 

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Posted by Drew Kerr | Feb. 9, 2024

When Troy Macon passed the former Ruter Garage, he was reminded of his uncle's experience as a bus operator in Chicago. Macon had always looked up to his uncle, and thought he might also enjoy a career in transit. He was right. "I picked [...]

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Know Your Operator: Beth de Salguero 

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| Oct. 30, 2023

Beth de Salguero thought she'd become an airline pilot, and even earned a degree in air traffic control. For the past decade, though, she's found herself at the helm of trains instead of planes. The change in career paths was inspired by [...]

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