Rider's Almanac Blog

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 [...]

Know Your Operator

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 [...]