Fares
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 9:36:00 AM
Angst over lost fare cards and long lines to buy tickets after big events will be things of the past after a planned upgrade to fare validators found at stations and on vehicles.
The upgrade – the first in 20 years – will allow riders to buy
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Posted by Drew Kerr |
Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:30:00 AM
As another step in the continued effort to improve the transit experience, a new team dedicated to assisting riders will begin traveling on light rail vehicles on Friday, Feb. 23.
Duties assigned to Transit Rider Investment Program (TRIP)
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Ridership
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:17:00 AM
Metro Transit provided nearly 45 million rides in 2023, a 16% increase from 2022 and the second consecutive year of growth following a pandemic-driven drop in ridership. Average weekday ridership was 136,893.
The 2023 total includes more
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Know Your Operator
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Friday, February 9, 2024 5:31:00 AM
When Troy Macon passed the former Ruter Garage, he was reminded of his uncle's experience as a bus operator in Chicago.
Macon had always looked up to his uncle, and thought he might also enjoy a career in transit. He was right.
"I picked
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From GM Lesley Kandaras
Light Rail
METRO Blue Line
METRO Green Line
Safety and Security Action Plan
Transit Police
Posted by |
Thursday, January 18, 2024 3:11:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who turned out last week to share valuable feedback with leaders who spent time riding light rail and at stations.
Reflecting on her experience, General Manager Lesley Kandaras said she appreciated hearing how much riders
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