Links of Interest
Posted by Lindsey Geyer |
Thursday, December 9, 2021 8:18:00 PM
Transportation has always been a part of Wayne Wilson’s life.
Growing up in Hopkins, he took the bus to clarinet lessons in Minneapolis. Later, he served as a school bus driver and created a computerized bus operations system. Neighbors have
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Bus Rapid Transit
Posted by John Komarek |
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:59:00 AM
Because Bus Rapid Transit lines like the METRO Orange Line have fewer stops, customers sometimes wonder: Do I need to request a stop? Good question!
The answer is yes, like any bus route, you need to request a stop when using any METRO BRT Line.
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Know Your Operator
Posted by John Komarek |
Thursday, November 18, 2021 9:43:00 AM
As Michael Schmidt approaches his 8-year work anniversary, he remembers what he did to start his career at Metro Transit.
“It took ten years of applying before I finally made it,” Schmidt said.
During that decade, he discovered that what
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On Off The Clock
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 5:52:00 AM
Lives: Minneapolis
Years of service: Eight
How did you come to work at Metro Transit and what do you do?
I came to Metro Transit in 2013, after 14 years with a Twin Cities bank. I was burned out and wanted to have more time to help my
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Where I'm From
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 5:06:00 AM
Metro Transit employees come from many cultures and backgrounds. To celebrate this diversity, employees who are proud to share their heritage and identity will be regularly featured on the Riders' Almanac blog. Read more stories here.
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