Riders' Almanac Blog

Survey shows a greater share of riders feel safe on light rail

Posted by Drew Kerr | May 5, 2026

In a survey of Metro Transit riders completed in late 2025, more light rail riders reported feeling safer and more satisfied compared to 2024. In the same survey, two of three respondents said they were satisfied or very satisfied with Metro [...]

The MT 10

10 Questions with Metro Transit - Blue

Posted by Drew Johnson | May 5, 2026

We hear and learn from real customers as they answer our "10 Questions with Metro Transit!" Today we meet Blue! How long have you been riding the bus or train? Since I moved here in 2012! How often do you ride? At least twice a [...]

Know Your Operator: Armah Faux

Posted by John Komarek | May 5, 2026

Armah Faux is no stranger to long journeys: from Nigeria to Minnesota, and from long-haul trucking to Metro Transit. He joined Metro Transit about a year ago after years as a truck driver, hauling freight across the country and spending long [...]

Behind the Badge

Behind the Badge: Officer James Menter

Posted by jzossmt | April 29, 2026

How did you come to work at the Metro Transit Police Department? My father was in law enforcement. I did a lot of ridealongs with him and really enjoyed seeing the work he did in the community. So, it has always been an interest for me. I was [...]

Know Your Operator

Know Your Operator: Lawrence Jones

Posted by John Komarek | April 24, 2026

Office worker Lawrence Jones wanted extra income. He found it at Metro Transit as a part-time bus operator. “Then I really started to enjoy being out there,” Lawrence said. “Just being with the public and driving.” What started as a [...]