Rider's Almanac Blog

Artist's vision comes to life on light rail train

Posted by Drew Kerr | March 7, 2017

Andrea Carlson isn't used to chasing her artwork around. But when her canvas becomes a 100,000-pound light-rail vehicle, it's about the only way to get a glimpse of the finished product. Carlson managed to catch up with the train twice last [...]

Bus Light Rail

Taking stock of Metro Transit’s material needs

Posted by Drew Kerr | March 7, 2017

Head Stockkeeper Michelle Bellfield likes to think of her work the same way she thinks about filling her refrigerator at home. “There are the things you use every day, like milk or eggs, that you always want to have on hand,” she said. “And then [...]

A Line BRT

A Line tops 1 million ride mark

Posted by Drew Kerr | Feb. 16, 2017

Robert Connoy has the kind of job that allows him to work from home. But since the A Line opened just a few blocks from his Mac-Groveland residence, he’s started venturing out to a co-working space in downtown Minneapolis, a commute that involves [...]

Transit Information

Looking for your bus or train? "Show my bus" now in NexTrip!

Posted by Drew Kerr | Feb. 6, 2017

Customers can track approaching buses or trains in real time using a feature called Show My Bus. The feature can be accessed through Metro Transit's app or website. Links are found on route schedule pages and through NexTrip. In the app, select Trip [...]

Accessibility METRO Orange Line

Expanding access and accessibility on the Orange Line

| Jan. 30, 2017

On Marq2, hundreds of buses pull quickly in and out of stops during the afternoon rush hour. At Interstate 35W and Lake Street, customers ascend a steep set of stairs to wait in what is essentially the freeway shoulder. And at the I-35W & 46th [...]