Assistant Manager, Street Operations

Greg Tuveson originally wanted to become a state trooper. So, his mother – a bus operator herself – told him to work part-time at Metro Transit while he studied. That’s when fate took him in a different direction.

“I enjoyed being a bus operator – driving the routes and meeting all the people,” Tuveson said. “This job really worked for me.”

He discovered that the pay, benefits, and work-life balance helped him get married, start a family, and buy a house.

“Overall, Metro Transit is a great place to work,” he said. “I’m grateful for the support and balance I can have – it’s why I’ve been here so long.”

He also discovered that even after 25 years as a bus operator, there were other career paths available to him. He started out as an instructor then became a street supervisor and he now ends his career as an assistant manager of street operations.  

“I almost went to a different job at transit, but I’m happy that I went into street operations for a change of pace and advancement,” Tuveson said. “It’s not just a desk job – it gets you into the field.”

It was in this new role he found new learning experiences and supported big events like the State Fair, the Superbowl, and proud to help launch the METRO A Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit line.

“I’ve had a lot of good fun with the work I’ve done,” he said. “The relationships I built with people in and outside of the agency was the most enjoyable part – I’ll miss them.”

In retirement, Tuveson plans to spend more time with his five children and two grandchildren. He also plans to become a snowbird and split his time between Minnesota and Arizona. He also looks forward to when his brother David, a cleaner at Metro Transit, joins him in retirement.