Rider's Almanac Blog

Know before you go: Minnesota State Fair

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 15, 2017

Wherever you’re coming from, Metro Transit is the easiest way to get to and from the Minnesota State Fair. Even if you’re an experienced customer, though, there are a few things you should know before heading out for food, fun and farm animals this [...]

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Preserving public art adorning transit stations

Posted by Kathy Graul | July 28, 2017

Because it’s so dispersed – and in some cases cleverly disguised – it’s difficult to appreciate how pervasive public art is across the transit system. But with more than 70 distinct pieces, Metro Transit is the caretaker of one of the largest [...]

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How We Roll: Christina Morrison

Posted by Kathy Graul | July 19, 2017

Many Metro Transit employees are committed to sustainable transportation, riding the bus or train, biking or walking to work and other destinations across the region. These “How We Roll” profiles are a chance to illustrate how much we have in common [...]

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Fareboxes stay the same, but new challenges arise

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 7, 2017

Metro Transit has been using the same fareboxes for nearly a quarter-century. But even after more than 20 years of keeping them in shape, Lead Revenue Mechanic Technician Tim Maloy says his job is as interesting as ever. “It’s a little strange [...]

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How We Roll: Ed Alvarez, Facilities Technician

Posted by jennasbennett | June 13, 2017