Rider's Almanac Blog

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 [...]

How We Roll

How We Roll: Michael Mechtenberg

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 27, 2019

“How We Roll” celebrates Metro Transit employees who commute and travel to many other destinations using transit or by biking, walking or carpooling. Michael Mechtenberg, Program Manager-Speed & Reliability How do you get to [...]

Know Your Operator

Know Your Operator: Nikolay Mshar

| Sep. 19, 2019

After moving from Belarus to the United States, Nikolay Mshar noticed a lot more people walking around with smiles. Soon, he started wearing one himself. “In Belarus, I drove buses like I do here,” Mshar said. “The only difference is that here [...]