Rider's Almanac Blog

Fateful intervention gives bus operator new life

Posted by John Komarek | Sep. 5, 2024

Teron Hess knows how important Metro Transit is to the community. “Every day someone from Metro Transit saves a life,” Teron said. “I know because it saved mine.” After returning to Minnesota in 2023, he became homeless and wasn’t sure [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras From the GM Safety Safety and Security Action Plan

Listening Sessions Tour: Invaluable conversations help shape public safety on transit, service

Posted by | Sep. 3, 2024

Thank you to everyone who shared valuable feedback with leaders during our second Listening Sessions Tour (August 16-26, 2024). At each stop along the way, we heard valuable feedback about our ongoing efforts to improve public safety on transit. [...]

How We Roll

How We Roll: Raymond Eliot, Planner

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 8, 2024

How do you get to work? I aspire to be a year-round bike commuter. I generally do a pretty good job of it. During winter months, now that I am working out of Transfer Road, I transfer on Franklin Avenue to Route 67 to get to the office. [...]

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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, [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras

Riding our system builds understanding, empathy

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 1, 2024

When I became general manager last July, I committed to riding every Metro Transit-branded and operated route within my first year on the job.   I started by riding the METRO A Line to the 2023 State Fair and ended in July with a nighttime [...]