Rider's Almanac Blog

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 [...]

Community Shelters

Students ask how neighbors feel about nearby bus stops

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 26, 2018

Metro Transit and community partners have spent a lot of time asking customers how they feel about their bus stop – questions that have led to investments in new shelters, light and other bus stop improvements. Building on that work, students [...]

Bus Light Rail

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 [...]

Community Transit Information

Bus Buddies help refugees build confidence, join community through transit

Posted by Drew Kerr | June 20, 2018

One of the first places refugees resettling in the Twin Cities can turn to for support is the International Institute of Minnesota, which offers classes and other resources to help them become self-sufficient. But without a driver’s license or a [...]

Awards Light Rail Safety Transit Police

Super Bowl Security efforts gain national acclaim

| June 12, 2018

Efforts to safely transport thousands of Super Bowl fans were recognized last week by the American Public Transportation Association. APTA presented Metro Transit with a Gold Award for Rail Security on Sunday during an awards ceremony in Denver, [...]