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Good Question: Why do shelter heaters need to be replaced so frequently ? 

Posted by | Thursday, November 16, 2017 10:26:00 AM
When the cold weather hits the metro area, customers who wait at hundreds of bus shelters and rail platforms have access to on-demand heaters that allow push-button activation when the temperature drops to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. The [...]
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TransitMaster upgrade improves the customer experience 

Posted by | Thursday, November 9, 2017 3:15:00 PM
Most customers are unaware of all the behind-the-scenes technology that goes into catching a bus. In fact, at the core of every rider experience, and the decisions we make to improve operational efficiency, is a computer system called [...]
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New class of MTPD officers reflects diversity of transit community 

Posted by | Friday, October 27, 2017 4:32:00 PM
The Metro Transit Police Department welcomed 13 new full-time officers during a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event included remarks from Chief John Harrington, General Manager Brian Lamb and Metropolitan Council Chair Alene [...]
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Light rail construction continues in Minneapolis 

Posted by Drew Kerr | Wednesday, October 25, 2017 1:00:00 PM
Light rail service will be suspended on portions of the Green and Blue lines this weekend as construction related to improvements in downtown Minneapolis continues. Buses will replace trains from 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, through 3:30 a.m. [...]
Awards

Metro Transit operator, mobile fare app, win awards from MPTA 

Posted by | Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:42:00 AM
Recently-retired Operator Renee Stafford was celebrated as the state’s Bus Operator of the Year by the Minnesota Public Transit Association this week. The MPTA also recognized Metro Transit with a Management Innovation award for its new [...]
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