Bus
Fares
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Monday, August 20, 2018 2:40:00 PM
Metro Transit is testing new fareboxes that should help speed up boardings, marking the first advancement in farebox technology in 25 years.
“It’s time. We’ve been using the same fareboxes since 1993,” said Dennis Dworshak, Manager, Revenue and
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Accessibility
Bus
From the GM
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:38:00 PM
From General Manager Brian Lamb
As an organization, we talk a lot about how important transit is to providing access to opportunity. That’s particularly true for people with disabilities who rely on transit to live a full and independent
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Bus
Light Rail
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Thursday, July 19, 2018 3:14:00 PM
Metro Transit’s rail lines are on pace to have another record year.
Ridership on the Green Line, Blue Line and Northstar Commuter Rail Line is ahead of last year’s totals through the first half of 2018. All three rail lines saw record ridership
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Awards
Bus
Safety
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Friday, May 11, 2018 9:57:00 AM
Metro Transit’s efforts to improve safety through repeated and enhanced operator training have earned national accolades.
The American Public Transportation Association awarded Metro Transit with a Certificate of Merit at its Bus Safety &
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Bus
Bus Rapid Transit
E Line
Minneapolis
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Thursday, May 10, 2018 2:33:00 PM
Bus customers who travel on Hennepin Avenue know traffic moves slowly when the street is full of vehicles. In fact, during rush hour, buses travel an average of just six miles per hour.
Exploring ways to provide faster, more reliable service,
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