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10 Questions with Metro Transit: David

Hear and learn from riders as they answer our "10 Questions with Metro Transit!" Today we meet David! To share your story, send an email with “10 Questions” in the subject line to [email protected]. [...]

Fateful intervention gives bus operator new life

Teron Hess knows how important Metro Transit is to the community.

“Every day someone from Metro Transit saves a life,” Teron said. “I know because it saved mine.” [...]

Listening Sessions Tour: Invaluable conversations help shape public safety on transit, service

Thank you to everyone who shared valuable feedback with leaders during our second Listening Sessions Tour (August 16-26, 2024). At each stop along the way, we heard valuable feedback about our ongoing efforts to improve public safety on transit. [...]

How We Roll: Raymond Eliot, Planner

I aspire to be a year-round bike commuter. I generally do a pretty good job of it. During winter months, now that I am working out of Transfer Road, I transfer on Franklin Avenue to Route 67 to get to the office. During the rest of the year, I ride a bike. The bike I ride most days is a junky mountain bike from the early 1990s. It probably gets the most mileage because it has racks, fenders, and wide tires to deal with all of the potholes. [...]

What to know about taking transit to large events

Fans planning trips to sporting events, concerts, and other large events are invited to review their transportation options and consider taking transit, often a more convenient and affordable alternative to driving. In a recent regional survey, 8 of 10 respondents said they'd consider taking transit to an event.

Here are a few things to know before heading out the door. [...]