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Rider's Almanac Blog

Annual transit ridership grows 16% as bus service expands

Metro Transit provided nearly 45 million rides in 2023, a 16% increase from 2022 and the second consecutive year of growth following a pandemic-driven drop in ridership. Average weekday ridership was 136,893. [...]

Know Your Operator: Troy Macon, Heywood Garage

When Troy Macon passed the former Ruter Garage, he was reminded of his uncle's experience as a bus operator in Chicago. [...]

Listening, learning strengthens resolve to improve public safety on transit

Thank you to everyone who turned out last week to share valuable feedback with leaders who spent time riding light rail and at stations. [...]

After losing vision, passenger brings new perspective to transit accessibility

After Annie Young lost her vision several years ago, she saw transit as key to maintaining her independence. So, she made it her mission to do what she could to help it feel safer to get around on buses and trains. [...]

Revised Code of Conduct, expanded presence will improve rider experience

After extensive outreach, the Metropolitan Council has adopted an updated Code of Conduct that outlines expected behaviors on transit and will be prominently displayed on vehicles and at stations. [...]