Rider's Almanac Blog

Listening Sessions Tour: Invaluable conversations help shape public safety on transit, service

Posted by | Sep. 3, 2024

Thank you to everyone who shared valuable feedback with leaders during our second Listening Sessions Tour (August 16-26, 2024). At each stop along the way, we heard valuable feedback about our ongoing efforts to improve public safety on transit. [...]

How We Roll

How We Roll: Raymond Eliot, Planner

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 8, 2024

How do you get to work? I aspire to be a year-round bike commuter. I generally do a pretty good job of it. During winter months, now that I am working out of Transfer Road, I transfer on Franklin Avenue to Route 67 to get to the office. [...]

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What to know about taking transit to large events

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 2, 2024

Fans planning trips to sporting events, concerts, and other large events are invited to review their transportation options and consider taking transit, often a more convenient and affordable alternative to driving. In a recent regional survey, [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras

Riding our system builds understanding, empathy

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 1, 2024

When I became general manager last July, I committed to riding every Metro Transit-branded and operated route within my first year on the job.   I started by riding the METRO A Line to the 2023 State Fair and ended in July with a nighttime [...]

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Metro Transit leaders invite you to second Listening Sessions Tour

Posted by | Aug. 1, 2024

Let's keep the conversation going! Following our inaugural Listening Sessions Tour earlier this year, Metro Transit leaders are holding another round of public listening sessions at six METRO Blue and Green line stations. General Manager [...]