Rider's Almanac Blog

Development along transit benefiting residents, workers and the climate

Posted by Drew Kerr | Feb. 2, 2023

Development along transit corridors is recovering from its pandemic slump – welcome news for the people who live and work along transit as well as the climate. “There’s a growing body of research showing that aligning housing and jobs with [...]

Network Now Service Changes

Shared values must drive our service decisions

Posted by Drew Kerr | Feb. 1, 2023

From Lesley Kandaras, Chief of Staff, and Adam Harrington, Director of Service Development Since the start of the pandemic, we've suspended service on more than 50 routes and been forced to run trips less frequently on many others.    [...]

Awarding Accomplishment

Rail supervisors, operator recognized for problem-solving, quick thinking

Posted by Drew Kerr | Jan. 31, 2023

On Dec. 24, 2022, sub-zero temperatures wreaked havoc on light rail operations, freezing equipment and preventing trains from pulling out of the Hiawatha Operations & Maintenance Facility. At the same time, several light rail vehicles became [...]

Career Tracks

Career Tracks: Kou Xiong, Public Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

| Jan. 31, 2023

Many people who work at Metro Transit take on new responsibilities and roles throughout their careers. Career Tracks highlights the paths employees have taken to their latest assignment and where they see themselves going next. Read more on the [...]

Know Your Operator

Know your operator: Leah Ham

Posted by John Komarek | Jan. 20, 2023

After 20 years of working in the print industry, Leah Ham needed to find a new career. “I took an interest inventory and it said I’d be interested in trains,” Ham said. “So, I thought that I should look at Metro Transit.” She’s ridden [...]