Rider's Almanac Blog

Pandemic leads new operators to get their start online

Posted by Drew Kerr | June 19, 2020

Instructor Denny Johnson has spent the past 20 years leading in-person classes. This week, he’s introducing another group of new bus operators to the job. But there’s one big difference: Johnson is alone in an office, and the 10 new hires [...]

Community

Metro Transit employees building community on and off the clock

Posted by Drew Kerr | June 11, 2020

At work, Metro Transit employees serve their community by getting people where they need to go. But many also give back in other ways, and have taken actions to help the community recover in the wake of property loss and unrest. Here are three [...]

COVID-19

Your COVID-19 questions, answered

Posted by Drew Kerr | June 4, 2020

Several adjustments have been made to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and changes are likely to continue as our understanding of the pandemic evolves. Below are responses to some frequently asked questions. Additional questions can be directed [...]

Bus COVID-19 METRO Blue Line METRO Green Line Minneapolis St. Paul

Resuming service with renewed commitment to community

| June 2, 2020

From General Manager Wes Kooistra Words cannot capture the pain caused by George Floyd’s horrific and senseless death. The destruction of community resources and local businesses added to that pain. As General Manager, I want to assure [...]

COVID-19 In This Together Transit Police

In This Together: Officer Justin Johnson

Posted by Laura Baenen | May 20, 2020

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