Rider's Almanac Blog

10 Questions with Metro Transit: David

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 25, 2024

Hear and learn from riders as they answer our "10 Questions with Metro Transit!" Today we meet David! To share your story, send an email with “10 Questions” in the subject line to [email protected]. How long have you been riding [...]

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, [...]