Bus
Know Your Operator
Safety
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Thursday, June 26, 2014 4:00:00 AM
Few things take David Micklin by surprise.
His ability to sense things before they occur has led to a flawless driving record for the 27-year bus operator, who works at Metro Transit’s Martin J. Ruter Garage and is currently driving Route
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Community
METRO Green Line
Safety
Transit Police
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Thursday, May 29, 2014 10:51:00 AM
Guest post by Metro Transit Police Chief John Harrington
University Avenue looks much different today than it did when I began riding Metro Transit buses as a patrol officer more than 20 years ago. The METRO Green Line promises to bring even
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Bicycle
Bus
Community
METRO Green Line
Safety
Transit Police
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Monday, May 5, 2014 12:00:00 AM
When Sgt. Leo Castro is on patrol in St. Paul, he doesn’t need to roll down the window to get fresh air.
That’s because he’s clipped into the pedals of a Cannondale mountain bike, traveling the streets on a pair of 26-inch wheels to monitor busy
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Community
Light Rail
METRO Blue Line
METRO Green Line
Safety
Transit Police
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Thursday, January 30, 2014 12:00:00 AM
K-9 Handler Alex Johannes tucked a pound of ammonium nitrate into a canister, sealed the lid and spanned the small conference room. Spotting a small cardboard box in the corner, Johannes concealed the canister and exited the room.
Minutes later,
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Bus
Community
Minneapolis
Safety
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Friday, January 3, 2014 12:00:00 AM
In 2013, Metro Transit dispatched more than seventy buses throughout the Twin Cities in support of emergency responses to fires, gas leaks and other hazardous situations. Buses provide climate-controlled shelter and comfort for the displaced and
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