Rider's Almanac Blog

Know Your Operator: Beth de Salguero

| Oct. 30, 2023

Beth de Salguero thought she'd become an airline pilot, and even earned a degree in air traffic control. For the past decade, though, she's found herself at the helm of trains instead of planes. The change in career paths was inspired by [...]

Ridership

Monthly ridership passes 4M, highest since early-2020

Posted by Drew Kerr | Oct. 30, 2023

More than 4.1 million rides were provided in September, the highest monthly ridership total since early 2020. Average weekday ridership was 133,995. Ridership is up more than 15% compared to the same time last year, with more than 33.1 [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras

Co-creating a bold new vision for Metro Transit

Posted by Drew Kerr | Oct. 5, 2023

From General Manager Lesley Kandaras One of the most common questions I’ve received since becoming general manager is: What is Metro Transit’s vision for transit in our region? This is a question we all have a part in answering. Over [...]

Bus Operator helps reunite puppy with owner

Posted by John Komarek | Sep. 28, 2023

For dog parents, losing your dog is the worst feeling in the world. Luckily for 5-month-old Rocky’s parents, Bus Operator Christy Scott found him and made sure he got home. “I was very lost and didn’t know what to do,” Jessie Oberfoell, Rocky’s [...]

Behind the Badge

Behind the Badge: Erika Hatle

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 28, 2023

How did you get into law enforcement? I grew up on the west side of Saint Paul and originally went to school to become a vet. I had a change of heart when I saw my older brother get sworn-in as a Minneapolis police officer. I’ve always [...]