Rider's Almanac Blog

Police awards celebrate bravery, compassion

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 17, 2023

From left to right: Chief Ernest Morales III, Officer Daniel Hughes, Officer Juan Peralta, U.S. Marshal and former Metro Transit Police Chief Eddie Frizell. There were stories of bravery: The police officers who located and calmed an armed [...]

State Fair

Metro Transit ready to serve State Fair, big events

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 8, 2023

Express bus service returns to 95th Avenue Park & Ride in Blaine Fairgoers can avoid congestion and ride in comfort to and from the Great Minnesota Get-Together by taking Metro Transit. State Fair Express Buses will run [...]

Finding new homes for unclaimed items a 'highlight' for Customer Relations staff

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 8, 2023

As a former pawnshop manager, Senior Customer Relations Specialist Jeremy Hop sees the value in used goods. That's why customers’ unclaimed belongings don’t all go in a landfill. Smartphones, other electronic gear, sporting goods, winter [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras

Service improvements are another welcome sign of progress

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 4, 2023

Ridership has steadily increased throughout the year, an encouraging trend that underscores the importance of the historic investments that are being made in transit. Equally encouraging: More people are showing interest in serving as bus [...]

Know Your Operator

Know Your Operator: Kevin Montry

Posted by John Komarek | July 28, 2023

When Kevin Montry reported for on-call work June 3, he received a special assignment he believes was destined to operate. "When I saw the bus, I was grateful," Montry said. "I knew I was the one who was supposed to operate it – and I don't [...]