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Posts in Category: Light Rail

Tech program helps jobs seekers find new hope, career path

Posted by Drew Kerr | May 12, 2017

Some eager job seekers are getting an opportunity to pursue careers as Metro Transit technicians. The Metro Transit Technician program combines workforce readiness and on-the-job training, support toward earning a degree and an internship. [...]

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On transit, making an impression with poetry

Posted by Drew Kerr | March 31, 2017

For the past 20 years, Michael Kleber-Diggs has shared his poetry with a live audience, reading the room and enjoying the conversation that follows. Capturing the reaction to one of his newest poems, The Green Line, has been a little more [...]

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Taking stock of Metro Transit’s material needs

Posted by Drew Kerr | March 7, 2017

Head Stockkeeper Michelle Bellfield likes to think of her work the same way she thinks about filling her refrigerator at home. “There are the things you use every day, like milk or eggs, that you always want to have on hand,” she said. “And then [...]

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Reflections on November in the Twin Cities

Posted by | Nov. 30, 2016

Does anyone else feel like November has flown by? A presidential election, unseasonably warm temperatures and Vikings games in the new stadium are just a few of the highlights. We at Metro Transit are thankful for the opportunity to look back and [...]

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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 [...]

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