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Accessibility improvements ensure system works for everyone

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 26, 2018

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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Rail lines on pace for another year of record ridership

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 19, 2018

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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Bus operator training efforts receive national recognition

Posted by Drew Kerr | May 11, 2018

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-only lanes to be piloted on Hennepin Avenue

Posted by Drew Kerr | May 10, 2018

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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Commuter Choice Awards recognize promoters of sustainable transportation

Posted by Drew Kerr | May 2, 2018

When Thrivent Financial began considering building a new corporate center in downtown Minneapolis, the company had to find ways of helping employees who relied on parking lots that would be lost during construction. Part of their answer: [...]

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