Bus
Know Your Operator
Posted by Marisa Helms |
Thursday, December 7, 2017 10:32:00 AM
When Operator Barbara Mestas walks into the Drivers Room at Heywood Garage, her big laugh and booming voice are a signal to her colleagues that their friend “B,” or “Barb” has arrived. Fellow operators are sure to say "hi." Some will ask Mestas for
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Bus Maintenance
Equity
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 5:41:00 AM
Wearing an oil-stained florescent jacket, Ravie Sawh stood before a group of 50 job seekers and their supporters at Metro Transit's Overhaul Base last week.
The group was assembled to hear what their futures could look like as the newest
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Light Rail
Winter Weather
Posted by Kathy Graul |
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 1:29:00 PM
Snow and ice-covered roads led to a tricky and long commute this morning after winter’s first big blast hit the Twin Cities overnight.
Light rail and Northstar commuter rail service are not typically impacted by winter weather thanks to trains’
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From the GM
Minneapolis
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Thursday, November 30, 2017 10:34:00 PM
From General Manager Brian Lamb
For the past two years, construction has prevented us from using one of the most important and popular features of our transit network – Nicollet Mall.
Moving six of our busiest local bus routes to Hennepin
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Ridership
Safety
Transit Police
Posted by Marisa Helms |
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 11:30:00 AM
Metro Transit police officers have arrested 11 suspects for committing a bold crime of stealing cell phones from riders’ hands. Four of the suspects have been charged with felony theft and are facing thousands of dollars in fines and up to five
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