Rider's Almanac Blog

Know Your Operator: Hernan Smiley Smith

Posted by John Komarek | Sep. 27, 2023

Hernan Smiley Smith now has a job he never thought he could have and that’s helping him become an example for his children. “I want my kids to see that hard work and consistency will get you what you want,” Smiley Smith said. “I don’t [...]

Where I'm From

Where I'm From: Jenna Race, Associate Communications Specialist

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 21, 2023

Metro Transit employees come from many cultures and backgrounds. To celebrate this diversity, employees who are proud to share their heritage and identity will be regularly featured on the Riders' Almanac blog. Read more stories here. Please [...]

Transit Police

Metro Transit Police Department joins 30x30 Initiative

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 12, 2023

In college, Alexis Junker wasn’t sure whether she’d make it as a police officer, a position predominately held by men. But her confidence grew with each step she took toward the profession, including spending nine months as a Community [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras Ride With Lesley

Follow along as I ride every route

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 7, 2023

From General Manager Lesley Kandaras In August, I kicked off my commitment to ride every Metro Transit route in my first year as General Manager. I started by riding the METRO A Line from the Rosedale Transit Center to the 46th Street Station [...]

State Fair

Metro Transit's State Fair Express Bus ridership increases 33%

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 5, 2023

Ridership on Metro Transit’s State Fair Express Buses increased significantly this year, largely due to the opening of a fourth Express Bus Park & Ride location in Blaine. In all, Metro Transit provided an estimated 241,000 rides to and [...]