Rider's Almanac Blog

Know Your Operator: Marva Wagner

Posted by John Komarek | Dec. 9, 2022

Marva Wagner felt stuck in her career until she found Metro Transit. “I worked my way up to assistant manager of an eye care store,” Wagner said. “But after multiple times of being blocked from working into a general manager position, I knew I [...]

Where I'm From

Where I’m From: Stalin Ballesteros, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Posted by Drew Kerr | Dec. 8, 2022

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 [...]

Bus D Line

METRO D Line brings more reliable, faster service between Brooklyn Center, Bloomington

Posted by Drew Kerr | Dec. 3, 2022

Metro Transit and project partners today, December 3, celebrated the opening of the METRO D Line, a new Bus Rapid Transit line that largely replaces Route 5, the state’s busiest bus route. The 18-mile D Line operates between transit [...]

From the GM

Service reductions reflect commitment to reliability, not resignation

Posted by Drew Kerr | Dec. 2, 2022

From General Manager Wes Kooistra On December 3, we’ll celebrate a major milestone in our effort to create a stronger regional network of Bus Rapid Transit and light rail lines. The opening of the METRO D Line is an especially big step [...]

The MT 10

10 Questions with Metro Transit - Alexander

Posted by John Komarek | Nov. 30, 2022

Alexander Her, Johnson Senior High School Student How long have you been riding the bus or train? I grew up with Metro Transit. I’ve been riding Metro Transit for a long time with my parents. We’d go grocery shopping and take the train. [...]