Rider's Almanac Blog

On the Clock/Off the Clock: Susan Mitchell

Posted by John Komarek | June 29, 2021

Lives: Eagan, MN Job: Bus Operator Garage: South Years of service: 15 How did you come to work at Metro Transit and what do you do? After 15 years of being a nursing assistant, I noticed former coworkers driving the Metro Transit bus I [...]

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Metro Transit awarded $4.2 million for electric buses

Posted by John Komarek | June 28, 2021

Inside Heywood Garage, General Manager Wes Kooistra and Acting Chief of Operations Brian Funk discussed the features of this long range 40-foot electric bus with a representative from grant partner Proterra. Recently, Metro Transit was awarded [...]

Bus Career Tracks

Career Tracks: Dorothy Maki, Instructor

Posted by John Komarek | June 22, 2021

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. To learn more [...]

Where I'm From

Where I’m From: Arman Rajaeian, Planner

Posted by Drew Kerr | June 16, 2021

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. Tell [...]

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Father-son duo train to be operators together

Posted by John Komarek | June 16, 2021

In 1977, German Gonzalez Sr. immigrated to Minnesota from Mascota, Mexico seeking opportunity. He immediately found multiple part-time jobs as a school bus driver and carpenter. As the years progressed, however, work became intermittent and [...]