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Riders' Almanac Blog

What you need to know about the Transit Rider Investment Program

Providing a welcoming and safe experience on transit is our highest priority. And we know from listening to our riders and staff that having a strong, official presence on transit is one of the best things we can do to achieve that goal. [...]

Improving aesthetics and deterring graffiti

Repeated incidents of graffiti at bus stops and rail crossing houses prompted Metro Transit to enlist the help of local artists to transform them into works of art. [...]

Concerted efforts providing promising results on public safety

From General Manager Lesley Kandaras and Police Chief Ernest Morales III [...]

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Apprentice program recognizes skills, builds community

Being a bus operator – especially in snowy Minnesota – takes a lot of skill.

To recognize individuals who master the craft, newly hired Metro Transit bus operators can elect to earn a journey worker certificate through the Bus Operator Apprenticeship Program, one of the few programs of its kind nationally. [...]