Rider's Almanac Blog

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 [...]

How We Roll

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 [...]

Bus Bus Maintenance

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 [...]

Bicycle Community How We Roll Light Rail Rider Profile

How We Roll: Ed Alvarez, Facilities Technician

Posted by jennasbennett | June 13, 2017

Light Rail Safety

Light rail safety efforts receive national recognition

| June 12, 2017

Efforts to enhance safety at pedestrian crossings along Metro Transit’s light rail corridors have been recognized by the American Public Transit Association (APTA). APTA presented Metro Transit with a Gold Award for Safety for actions [...]