Rider's Almanac Blog

Metro Transit named WTS Minnesota’s Employer of the Year

Posted by Drew Kerr | May 16, 2024

Metro Transit on Wednesday was recognized as WTS Minnesota’s Employer of the Year. The recognition reflects ongoing efforts to recruit, retain, and promote women across every area of our organization. Examples include: Supporting the [...]

The MT 10

10 Questions with Metro Transit - Henry

Posted by Drew Johnson | May 2, 2024

We hear and learn from our actual customers as they answer our "10 Questions with Metro Transit!" Today we meet Henry! Want to share your answers to the “10 Questions” with us? We are making this a recurring feature in the Connect [...]

On Off The Clock

On the Clock/Off the Clock: Antwan Winners

Posted by Drew Kerr | May 2, 2024

As a Transit Control Center Supervisor, Antwan Winners helps resolve unexpected issues that come up across the system. Outside of work, he shares his passion for dancing in several different ways. Ready to join the team that keeps our region [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras

From the General Manager: Join the effort to develop a shared vision for Metro Transit

| May 2, 2024

When I became general manager last July, I committed to ride every route we operate in my first year serving in this role. These rides have given me great insight into the issues that are most important to riders across the metro – over and [...]

Safety and Security Action Plan

Efforts to improve conditions on transit showing promising results

| April 29, 2024

Metro Transit’s ridership continues to grow as efforts to improve conditions and expand the official presence on transit advance. Through the end of March, more than 11.56 million rides had been taken across the agency’s bus, light rail, and [...]