Metro Transit wins national award for public safety improvements
Posted | Jun 30, 2026
American Public Transportation Association recognizes Metro Transit for efforts to improve conditions for riders, transit workers [...]
Buses replacing light rail trains June 29 to August 19 to allow for Blue Line maintenance and upgrades
Posted | Jun 24, 2026
Replacement buses will run every 15 minutes, stopping at or near light rail stations [...]
Event celebrates reopening of improved trails along METRO Green Line Extension
Posted | May 8, 2026
Bike Month got rolling today as local leaders and cyclists gathered to celebrate improved and reopened bike trails connecting Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and Hopkins along the METRO Green Line Extension corridor. [...]
Proposed changes would simplify express bus fares, expand access to $1 youth fares
Posted | Mar 30, 2026
Public comments on the proposed changes will be accepted through May 26, 2026 [...]
Metropolitan Council Names Joseph Dotseth Permanent Chief of Police for Metro Transit
Posted | Mar 12, 2026
Nearly 25-year department veteran appointed after nationwide search [...]
Expanded service coming to several of the region’s busiest bus routes on March 14
Posted | Feb 20, 2026
More trips will be offered on Route 94 connecting Minneapolis and St. Paul. Efforts to make transit more convenient and reliable will continue in March as trips are added to several of the region’s busiest bus routes. [...]
METRO E Line opening bookends transformative year for transit in the Twin Cities
Posted | Dec 6, 2025
The region’s eighth bus rapid transit line, the METRO E Line, opened Saturday, Dec. 6, bookending a transformative year for transit in the Twin Cities.
Like other bus rapid transit lines, the E Line features frequent and reliable service, enhanced stations with heated and lighted shelters, and a fleet of spacious 60-foot buses that allow for all-door boarding. [...]
Metro Transit receives $35 million federal grant to modernize bus fleet
Posted | Nov 29, 2025
Metro Transit has won a $35 million Low- or No-Emission Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to help acquire 100 new 40-foot hybrid-electric buses. The new Gillig-made buses are scheduled to join Metro Transit’s fleet in 2027, supporting expanded service on regular routes and bus rapid transit lines. [...]
New bus rapid transit line, expanded service coming December 6
Posted | Nov 25, 2025
METRO E Line will provide trips up to every 10 minutes on University, Hennepin, and France avenues [...]
Metro Transit expanding official presence on light rail
Posted | Nov 12, 2025
Police officers, CSOs, TRIP Agents, security officers coordinating to be highly visible on light rail during peak travel times, at end of service [...]