Rider's Almanac Blog

Mother and daughter begin careers as mechanics together

Posted by John Komarek | Sep. 8, 2020

After seeking jobs with her four-year college degree, Kadejah Young decided it was time for a career change. "I knew I wanted to go back to school, but not for something I wouldn't use," Kadejah said. Through her mother's longtime [...]

Transit Information

New technology will provide a better idea of when next bus will arrive

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 3, 2020

Traffic lights, weather and other variables have always made predicting when buses will arrive at their next stop a complicated endeavor. But new technology now promises to give customers a much better idea of when the next bus will [...]

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As BRT progress continues, time to look further into the future

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 3, 2020

From Charles Carlson, Director-BRT Projects Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the METRO A and C lines and many of our local bus routes continue to see comparatively strong ridership. Continued demand in these corridors underscores the need to make [...]

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Better service, bus stops coming to Route 63 corridor

Posted by John Komarek | Aug. 21, 2020

Several boarding areas are being improved along the Route 63 corridor, including the stop at Third Street East and Etna Street, left, where a new concrete pad was recently poured ahead of a shelter installation, and Third Street East and Forest [...]

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Expanded bus, light rail service coming in September

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 21, 2020

Upcoming schedule changes will provide riders more options and space when traveling on buses and trains. The changes taking effect on Saturday, Sept. 12, will mean that many local bus routes, the METRO A Line and the METRO C Line will have [...]