Rider's Almanac Blog

Light rail leader named top transit professional

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 14, 2018

A leader in Metro Transit’s efforts to expand light rail in the Twin Cities has been recognized as one of the transit industry’s top young professionals. Joan Hollick, who is serving as the interim director of Metro Transit’s New Starts [...]

Know Your Operator

Know Your Operator: Kossivi Loko

Posted by John Komarek | Sep. 11, 2018

Kossivi Loko is no stranger to patience, dedication, and community. As an immigrant from the West African nation of Togo, it took a decade’s worth of patience, dedication, and a desire for community to successfully become a citizen of the [...]

Ridership State Fair

Record State Fair attendance leads to lots of rides

Posted by Drew Kerr | Sep. 7, 2018

A record number of Minnesota State Fair attendees took transit to and from the fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 1, when the fair also saw its busiest day ever. More than 83,500 rides were provided on State Fair Express Buses and regular routes [...]

Bus Maintenance

Mid-life maintenance prolongs buses longevity

Posted by John Komarek | Aug. 30, 2018

The Overhaul Base team, from Left to Right: Back Row, Ken Hislop, Jake Widgren, Bob Henrich, Paul Swanson. Middle Row: Mark Bohlke, David Pizza, Steve Book, Jim Biesemeier, Marty Hauge, Anthony Zessman (Supervisor). Front Row: Bob Lemay, Mike [...]

Northstar

Group creates polka about Northstar Commuter Rail Line

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 23, 2018

With support from Achieve Services, Inc., a group of Minnesotans with developmental disabilities are encouraged to express themselves through song in an ensemble called “Dance at Your Own Risk.” The group’s latest album, “Changing Attitudes,” [...]