Rider's Almanac Blog

Region's second rapid bus line moves forward

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 29, 2017

The region's second rapid bus line, serving downtown and North Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center, is moving forward. The Metropolitan Council on Wednesday approved a budget amendment that brings the total amount of funding committed to stations [...]

Bus Fares

Why are Metro Transit's fares going up?

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 28, 2017

Metro Transit’s first fare change in nearly a decade takes effect on Sunday, Oct. 1, and that’s raised several questions among customers. Here are answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions and comments that we’ve received. Why are [...]

A Line BRT Awards C Line Rapid Bus Network

Roth recognized as top transit professional

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 16, 2017

A champion of Metro Transit’s efforts to bring rapid bus service to the region has been recognized as one of the transit industry’s top young professionals. Arterial BRT Manager Katie Roth is among those recognized in Mass Transit magazine’s [...]

Bus Community METRO Blue Line METRO Green Line State Fair

State Fair, Green Line see record ridership

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 7, 2017

A record number of fairgoers rode to and from the Minnesota State Fair with Metro Transit and the METRO Green Line had its busiest day ever when the fair and several other events landed on the same day last week. Metro Transit provided just [...]

Bus Know Your Operator

Know Your Operator: Connie Isler

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 30, 2017

Connie Isler doesn’t need prescription lenses to see clearly. But she does sport a unique set of black frames, adorned with a small red bow – a subtle but intentional way of broadcasting the environment she hopes customers step into while riding her [...]

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