Rider's Almanac Blog

TransitMaster upgrade improves the customer experience

Posted by Marisa Helms | Nov. 9, 2017

Most customers are unaware of all the behind-the-scenes technology that goes into catching a bus. In fact, at the core of every rider experience, and the decisions we make to improve operational efficiency, is a computer system called [...]

Transit Police

New class of MTPD officers reflects diversity of transit community

Posted by Marisa Helms | Oct. 27, 2017

The Metro Transit Police Department welcomed 13 new full-time officers during a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event included remarks from Chief John Harrington, General Manager Brian Lamb and Metropolitan Council Chair Alene [...]

METRO Blue Line METRO Green Line

Light rail construction continues in Minneapolis

Posted by Drew Kerr | Oct. 25, 2017

Light rail service will be suspended on portions of the Green and Blue lines this weekend as construction related to improvements in downtown Minneapolis continues. Buses will replace trains from 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, through 3:30 a.m. [...]

Awards

Metro Transit operator, mobile fare app, win awards from MPTA

Posted by Marisa Helms | Oct. 17, 2017

Recently-retired Operator Renee Stafford was celebrated as the state’s Bus Operator of the Year by the Minnesota Public Transit Association this week. The MPTA also recognized Metro Transit with a Management Innovation award for its new [...]

Rider Information Safety

Safety tips for pub-crawling zombies

Posted by Marisa Helms | Oct. 13, 2017

Here's how to have fun and stay undead with Metro Transit during the Zombie Pub Crawl in downtown Minneapolis this Saturday, October 14. You can join the apocalyptic mob by taking one of Metro Transit's many bus and rail options. And, once you're [...]