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Metro Transit

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Minneapolis, MN 55411
United States of America
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The transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering a network of buses, light rail and commuter trains as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike. It added a light-rail link between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul in mid-2014 and is developing enhanced transitways throughout the region.

Press Releases

Metropolitan Council
In 2027, Gold Line service will be extended to downtown Minneapolis, Minn., allowing people to travel more efficiently across the system.
In 2027, Gold Line service will be extended to downtown Minneapolis, Minn., allowing people to travel more efficiently across the metro.
Oct. 23, 2024
The introduction of 75” digital screens provides opportunities for the agency to engage with customers through more dynamic content.
Sept. 19, 2024
Metro Transit
Metro Transit TRIP Agents.
The agency notes crime was down 17.5 percent in Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023 while ridership has increased nine percent in the first half of 2024 compared to the first half of 2023.
Aug. 7, 2024
Metropolitan Council
Metro Transit Blue Line train.
The cities will review preliminary designs for the tracks, stations and structures that serve their neighborhoods.
July 26, 2024
Metro Transit
Metro Transit bus.
The service improvements being made are due to the success of the agency’s recruiting efforts of frontline transit workers.
July 24, 2024
Metro Transit
A Metro Transit bus.
The BRT lines will improve service in Edina, Minneapolis and Saint Paul and strengthen connections to existing and future Metro Transit light-rail lines.
April 26, 2024
Metro Transit
A rendering of the Metro Transit Gold Line route.
The Gold Line is one of three new BRT lines Metro Transit will open next year, expanding the region’s network of Metro lines that provide reliable, all-day service and stations...
April 3, 2024
Metro Transit
An existing Blue Line train in Minneapolis.
The Metro Transit Blue Line Extension will extend the existing Blue Line light rail 13.4 miles north, connecting communities in North Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Crystal and Brooklyn...
March 1, 2024
Metro Transit
The Metro Transit Gold Line BRT is currently under construction.
The new east metro bridge connects the cities of Oakdale and Woodbury and will have dedicated lanes for the Metro Gold Line bus rapid transit corridor, which is scheduled to ...
Nov. 28, 2023
Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Council conducted a study on the decline of Northstar rail ridership and operational challenges the agency faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The evaluation results of the project offer context for future decision making for transit service in the Northstar corridor.
March 15, 2023

Videos

Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/20/2016
Maryland MTA CEO announces Roadeo competitors, a snappy Q&A recruitment video, TfL celebrates women in transit, & Metro Transit officer cuts hair for wigs for women with cancer...
May 20, 2016
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Metro Transit Police Officer Bret Fraser grew his hair out for 20 months in order to donate it to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, a program that creates wigs for women experiencing...
May 20, 2016

Articles

Metro Transit
A rider tapping her card on a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis.
All four transit agencies are implementing strategies to reduce the cost of public transit across their respective regions.
Nov. 15, 2024
Amtrak
Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
The week was launched by OLI in 2017 to focus attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains.
Sept. 27, 2024
Community Transit
A woman hand-swiping an ORCA LIFT card.
Metro Transit and WeGo Public Transit are implementing new ways to pay for fares throughout their systems while Community Transit is proposing eliminating fares on its commuter...
April 10, 2024
Metro Transit
A new team of TRIP Agents has begun traveling on Metro Transit light-rail vehicles on the Blue and Green lines to help assist riders.
TRIP Agents duties include inspecting fares and issuing administrative citations for fare non-payment, educating riders about illegal activities while riding and providing information...
Feb. 23, 2024
Metropolitan Council
FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez presented a check to Metropolitan Council and Metro Transit representatives for the METRO Gold Line BRT. The event included local and state elected officials including several of Minnesota's Members of Congress.
The 10.3-mile BRT route will feature 21 stations and will be the state’s first BRT route to primarily operate in bus-only lanes.
April 12, 2023

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The Metropolitan Council has tracked $4.2 billion in development along the existing METRO Green Line, a jump from the calculated $3.2 billion last fall.
April 21, 2016
Metro transit is offering special MetroBus shuttle service for parade-goers and celebrants to safely and conveniently travel to Mardi Gras festivities and the 2016 Grand Parade...
Jan. 28, 2016
Metro Transit is reviewing and examining the policies and practices of the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) after data shows disparities in the treatment of people of color...
Dec. 23, 2015
There are two great ways to drop off toys this season. Bring a new, unwrapped toy on your way into downtown Minneapolis on Dec. 16. Or bring your whole family on the train for...
Dec. 14, 2015
Northstar customers can help brighten a child's holiday – and get a free Northstar Family Pass.There are two great ways to drop off toys this season! Bring a new, unwrapped toy...
Nov. 23, 2015
Metro Transit
While pursuing their degree, participants will complete internships at Metro Transit, gaining on-the-job experience while earning competitive wages. Full-time Mechanic-Technicians start at around $24 an hour.
Launching this fall, the Metro Transit Technician Program will provide participants college and career readiness training, support toward earning a degree and an internship with...
Nov. 5, 2015
Metro Transit
Metro Transit wants to see how you switched your trip through photos and hear how it went.
Pledge to switch just one trip you usually take by driving alone and instead take the bus or train, bicycle, carpool, walk, telework or vanpool. Hurry - last day to pledge is ...
Sept. 11, 2015
Metro Transit
Look for signs next to the doors or in the sign above the windshield on Wi-Fi enabled buses.
Metro Transit is testing free Wi-Fi on select buses to keep riders connected while they ride. Riders can check email, catch up on news or search the web.It's another way that ...
Sept. 8, 2015