Rider's Almanac Blog

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. [...]

Awarding Accomplishment

Bus Transportation employees, CSOs recognized with Awarding Accomplishment honors

Posted by Drew Kerr | Nov. 30, 2022

Three Community Service Officers and three employees from Bus Transportation were honored this week as part of the Awarding Accomplishment recognition program. The awards were presented at the Transportation Committee meeting on Monday. From [...]

Bus Good Question Service Changes

Good Question: Why is service being reduced in December?

Posted by Drew Kerr | Nov. 22, 2022

In November, more than 90 people attended hiring events to apply and interview for bus operator positions – the most activity we’ve seen at events like these in more than two years.  This is a hopeful sign that interest in becoming a bus [...]