Riders' Almanac Blog

Know Your Operator: Shawn Nevins

Posted by Drew Kerr | May 22, 2026

Shawn Nevins has only one regret about becoming a bus operator at Metro Transit: “I wish I had done it sooner.” After nearly two decades working in property management, rehabbing historic brownstones in Minneapolis, Shawn was ready for [...]

Metro Transit Police Department honors officers, civilians at annual awards ceremony

Posted by jzossmt | May 7, 2026

The Metro Transit Police Department recognized top performing officers, civilian staff, and partners at its annual awards on Friday, May 1. Among those honored at the event were: Officer Kham Vang, Officer of the Year. Kham was [...]

On Off The Clock

On the Clock/Off the Clock: Karl Obermeyer, TRIP Agent

Posted by jzossmt | May 6, 2026

Years of Service: 17 How did you come to work at Metro Transit and what do you do? I was at a point in my life where I was looking for a career and not just another job. We had a family friend who had worked as a bus operator for Metro [...]

Customer Experience Safety and Security Action Plan

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 [...]