Rider's Almanac Blog

Train operator Latina Laramee marks personal milestones this Mother’s Day

Posted by Laura Baenen | May 4, 2021

For Mother’s Day, Train Operator Latina Laramee of Fridley can celebrate herself this year. A single mother, Laramee landed a bus operator job with Metro Transit in 2011. The change allowed her to have one job instead of three, while still [...]

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Transit has a role in supporting a healthier community

Posted by Drew Kerr | April 30, 2021

From General Manager Wes Kooistra Throughout the pandemic, we've done our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 while getting people where they need to go. And today, we are doing our part to bring the pandemic to an end. Metro Transit [...]

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Group recognizes staff for their leadership, efforts to support women in transportation

Posted by Drew Kerr | April 30, 2021

Three Metro Transit staffers were recognized this week by a group that seeks to expand access for women working in transportation. At a virtual awards program on Thursday, April 29, WTS Minnesota honored: Amina Wolf, Transportation [...]

At work and at home, Metro Transit staff doing their part to protect the environment

Posted by Drew Kerr | April 22, 2021

As an organization, Metro Transit has taken several steps to deepen its commitment to sustainability. Over the past several years, nearly all the lights at support and public facilities have been converted to energy-efficient LEDs. Through [...]

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Buses as mobile vaccine units

Posted by John Komarek | April 21, 2021

Following a trial run to solidify the design, the first two of six Metro Transit buses are out in the community serving as mobile vaccine units. These buses may operate statewide out of regional hubs to provide vaccine access for hard to [...]