Transit Oriented Development
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:19:00 PM
Development along transit corridors is recovering from its pandemic slump – welcome news for the people who live and work along transit as well as the climate.
“There’s a growing body of research showing that aligning housing and jobs with
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Network Now
Service Changes
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 1:16:00 PM
From Lesley Kandaras, Chief of Staff, and Adam Harrington, Director of Service Development
Since the start of the pandemic, we've suspended service on more than 50 routes and been forced to run trips less frequently on many others.
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Awarding Accomplishment
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 5:08:00 AM
On Dec. 24, 2022, sub-zero temperatures wreaked havoc on light rail operations, freezing equipment and preventing trains from pulling out of the Hiawatha Operations & Maintenance Facility. At the same time, several light rail vehicles became
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Career Tracks
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 5:02:00 AM
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. Read more on the
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Know Your Operator
Posted by John Komarek |
Friday, January 20, 2023 8:00:00 AM
After 20 years of working in the print industry, Leah Ham needed to find a new career.
“I took an interest inventory and it said I’d be interested in trains,” Ham said. “So, I thought that I should look at Metro Transit.”
She’s ridden
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