Rider's Almanac Blog

Mentor program expands, innovates to connect operators

| Sep. 18, 2020

During an unprecedented period in recent history, this team of mentors works to connect new and experienced operators in a mentorship program aimed at helping new operators navigate being on the job. Facing many unknowns, the bus operator mentor [...]

Light Rail METRO Green Line

SWLRT full funding shows dedication to transit’s future

| Sep. 18, 2020

From General Manager Wes Kooistra In a year full of challenges for Metro Transit, we received great news on Sept. 14. The Southwest LRT (Green Line Extension), a vital extension of our transit system, received its Full Funding Grant [...]

Bus Transit Police

Special MTPD team focuses on trouble areas to address customers’ concern

| Sep. 16, 2020

Since this summer, the Transit Response Unit (TRU) team has been using data to proactively address customers’ concerns like disorderly conduct, smoking, drinking, and other inappropriate behaviors. “We are combining technological resources a [...]

In This Together

In This Together: Manager of Route Planning Cyndi Harper

| Sep. 16, 2020

Across the organization, Metro Transit employees’ work has been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. These "In This Together" Q&As illustrate how employees are adapting both on and off the clock. Read more interviews here. How has the [...]

In This Together

In this Together: Body Shop Supervisor Tony Parenteau

Posted by John Komarek | Sep. 11, 2020