Rider's Almanac Blog

Progress on official presence, improving station conditions highlighted in latest Safety & Security Action Plan update

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 7, 2025

Everyone who travels and works on our system deserves to have an experience that is consistently safe, clean, and welcoming. This is why we developed the Safety & Security Action Plan, which includes more than 40 actions we’re taking to [...]

How We Roll

How We Roll: Cassandra Tabor, Chief Human Resources Officer

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 29, 2025

How We Roll celebrates Metro Transit and Met Council employees who regularly ride transit and other forms of sustainable transportation. Read more How We Roll Q&As here. Why do you choose to use transit? I live in downtown [...]

Behind the Badge Transit Police

Behind the Badge: Officer Juan Peralta

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 28, 2025

To improve service to our riders and the communities we serve, the Metro Transit Police Department recently re-established several beats, assigning officers to focus on defined geographic areas. Here, we introduce you to Ofc. Juan Peralta, a [...]

Bus

Outgoing mentor hopes to leave legacy with new drivers

Posted by John Komarek | July 24, 2025

Metro Transit Bus Operator Bradley Schneider is preparing for retirement next year. But before he steps away, the Bus Roadeo and three-time garage champion is making sure the next generation is ready to carry the load. “I’ve got about [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras

Expanding our focus on cleaning and repairs so you can ride in comfort

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 3, 2025

From General Manager Lesley Kandaras We know having clean and well-maintained shelters, stations, and vehicles helps you feel more comfortable riding with us. We also know we have a lot more work to do in this area – in our most-recent [...]