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Accessibility improvements ensure system works for everyone

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 26, 2018

From General Manager Brian Lamb As an organization, we talk a lot about how important transit is to providing access to opportunity. That’s particularly true for people with disabilities who rely on transit to live a full and independent [...]

From the GM Go Green

Commitment to environment goes beyond sustainable transportation

Posted by Drew Kerr | April 20, 2018

From General Manager Brian Lamb Passenger cars and other vehicles are Minnesota’s second-largest source of greenhouse gases, a leading cause of climate change and air pollution. And while advances in technology have led to a steady decline in [...]

Bus From the GM Minneapolis

Nicollet Mall revamp puts transit back at the center of downtown

Posted by Drew Kerr | Dec. 1, 2017

From General Manager Brian Lamb For the past two years, construction has prevented us from using one of the most important and popular features of our transit network – Nicollet Mall. Moving six of our busiest local bus routes to Hennepin [...]

Bus Fares From the GM Light Rail

Fare toolbox grows with introduction of new mobile app

| Nov. 3, 2016

From General Manager Brian Lamb When people leave their homes, there are a few essential items they’re likely carrying with them, including identification, credit or bank cards and a mobile phone. Less likely [...]

Bus Community From the GM METRO Green Line Minneapolis Ridership St. Paul Transit Improvements

2014: A historic year for Metro Transit

| Dec. 30, 2014

As we prepare to close the books on 2014, I’d like to briefly reflect on all of the incredible progress Metro Transit has made over the last 12 months. It was, in short, an incredible and historic year for our organization, our customers and our [...]

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