Rider's Almanac Blog

As BRT progress continues, time to look further into the future

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 3, 2020

From Charles Carlson, Director-BRT Projects Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the METRO A and C lines and many of our local bus routes continue to see comparatively strong ridership. Continued demand in these corridors underscores the need to make [...]

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Better service, bus stops coming to Route 63 corridor

Posted by John Komarek | Aug. 21, 2020

Several boarding areas are being improved along the Route 63 corridor, including the stop at Third Street East and Etna Street, left, where a new concrete pad was recently poured ahead of a shelter installation, and Third Street East and Forest [...]

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Expanded bus, light rail service coming in September

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 21, 2020

Upcoming schedule changes will provide riders more options and space when traveling on buses and trains. The changes taking effect on Saturday, Sept. 12, will mean that many local bus routes, the METRO A Line and the METRO C Line will have [...]

In This Together

In this Together: Bus Operator Lauren Cox

Posted by John Komarek | Aug. 19, 2020

Across the organization, Metro Transit employees’ work has been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. These "In This Together" Q&As illustrate how employees are adapting both on and off the clock. Read more interviews here. How has the [...]

In This Together

In This Together: Stockkeeper Hector Barcenas Rivera

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 6, 2020