Rider's Almanac Blog

Know Your Operator: Pao Xiong

Posted by John Komarek | Oct. 16, 2019

After the Vietnam War ended, an eight-year-old Pao Xiong chose to immigrate from Laos to the United States. “It was a courageous decision to take that jump by myself,” Xiong said. “The older community members were telling me, ‘Don’t go. You don’t [...]

Awards

Long-serving planners, operator recognized for their service

Posted by Drew Kerr | Oct. 10, 2019

Four long-serving Metro Transit employees were recognized for their contributions by the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) this week. The recognition came at MPTA's annual awards banquet, held Wednesday in St. Paul. Operator Theresa [...]

C Line

Challenges don’t change our commitment to electric buses

Posted by Drew Kerr | Oct. 9, 2019

There’s a certain amount of uncertainty that comes with trying something new – like using some of the country’s first 60-foot electric buses. But facing the unknown and accepting that things may not always go as planned is necessary to [...]

On Off The Clock

On the Clock/Off the Clock: Theodis Turner

Posted by John Komarek | Oct. 3, 2019

Theodis as his rap alter-ego, "Juice G" in a music video for the song, "SKOL." Lives: South St. Paul Job: Bus Operator Years of Service: 6 How did you come to work at Metro Transit and what do you do? Growing up, I split my time [...]

METRO Green Line Shelters St. Paul

Ambassador program makes its mark in downtown St. Paul

Posted by Drew Kerr | Oct. 1, 2019

Keeping busy boarding areas clean isn’t always easy. But a pilot program initiated by a group of downtown St. Paul business owners shows the dramatic impact that can be made when a small group of individuals is hired to pick up litter, remove [...]