Ridership
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 9:17:00 AM
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.
The 2023 total includes more
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Know Your Operator
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Friday, February 9, 2024 5:31:00 AM
When Troy Macon passed the former Ruter Garage, he was reminded of his uncle's experience as a bus operator in Chicago.
Macon had always looked up to his uncle, and thought he might also enjoy a career in transit. He was right.
"I picked
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From GM Lesley Kandaras
Light Rail
METRO Blue Line
METRO Green Line
Safety and Security Action Plan
Transit Police
Posted by nmuehlhausen |
Thursday, January 18, 2024 3:11:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who turned out last week to share valuable feedback with leaders who spent time riding light rail and at stations.
Reflecting on her experience, General Manager Lesley Kandaras said she appreciated hearing how much riders
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Accessibility
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Friday, December 15, 2023 10:59:00 AM
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.
Young’s interest led her
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Safety and Security Action Plan
Transit Police
Posted by Drew Kerr |
Monday, December 11, 2023 10:02:00 PM
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.
The Code of Conduct will be posted by
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