Hate doesn’t get a seat on Metro Transit.
Metro Transit employees and our customers come from diverse backgrounds and represent all races, nationalities, genders, religions, and other dimensions of being human.
We understand our community is hurting, whether from pandemic-related discrimination against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders; the weight of the recent police killings and related trial and civil unrest; or the ongoing issues of gender-based or sexual harassment.
We all deserve to feel safe.
If you experience or witness hate, discrimination, or harassment while waiting for or while riding one of our buses or trains, there are several ways to report it:
If it's an emergency and it's safe to do so, call 9-1-1.
We document these calls and complaints and use the information to identify trends or locations that need attention. Criminal activity will be reported to Metro Transit Police.
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State of Minnesota discrimination helpline
The State of Minnesota has a helpline for people facing discrimination based on someone’s race, ethnicity, religion, or other protected class. If you or anyone in your community faces discrimination, call 833-454-0148 or complete this online form to report the incident. The helpline is staffed weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Translation services are available and information about the helpline is available in 17 different languages.
Hennepin County resources
The County has a list of community resources, including those against hate crimes.
Ramsey County resources
The County Attorney’s office hosts a similar list of community resources.
Dakota County resources
The County Attorney’s office hosts a page with resources about hate crimes within the county.
Anoka County resources
The Anoka County Community Action Program has a list of community resources.
Sexual harassment resources
What to do if you’ve experienced sexual harassment or sexual violence, from The Sexual Violence Center
Download a Making Change Sexual Harassment Resource Packet from The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Learn about the international Stop Street Harassment movement: