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    • Metro Transit

    Minneapolis, MN 55411

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    About Metro Transit

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    560 Sixth Avenue North
    Minneapolis, MN 55411
    United States of America
    https://www.metrotransit.org
    612.373.3333

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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.

    Products and 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.
    Bus

    Metro Transit to expand Gold Line BRT service areas in 2027

    Metropolitan Council
    Oct. 23, 2024
    In 2027, Gold Line service will be extended to downtown Minneapolis, Minn., allowing people to travel more efficiently across the metro.
    Metro Transit
    Safety & Security

    Crime decrease on Metro Transit’s system in Minneapolis, Minn., leads to improved ridership

    Aug. 7, 2024
    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.
    Metropolitan Council
    Infrastructure

    Metropolitan Council asks cities to sign off on METRO Blue Line Extension route

    Metropolitan Council
    July 26, 2024
    The cities will review preliminary designs for the tracks, stations and structures that serve their neighborhoods.
    Metro Transit
    Management

    Metro Transit to make bus and rail service improvements Aug. 17

    July 24, 2024
    The service improvements being made are due to the success of the agency’s recruiting efforts of frontline transit workers.
    Metro Transit
    Infrastructure

    Minneapolis area’s Metro Transit begins construction on two BRT lines

    April 26, 2024
    The BRT lines will improve service in Edina, Minneapolis and Saint Paul and strengthen connections to existing and future Metro Transit light-rail lines.
    Metro Transit
    Bus

    Metro Gold Line set to open March 22, 2025, in the Twin Cities

    Metropolitan Council
    April 3, 2024
    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...
    Metro Transit
    Infrastructure

    Minneapolis area’s Metro Transit Blue Line light-rail project continues to be eligible for funding through FTA’s New Starts program

    Metropolitan Council
    March 1, 2024
    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...
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    Infrastructure

    Metro Transit cuts ribbon on new Bielenberg Bridge in Minnesota

    Nov. 28, 2023
    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 ...
    Metropolitan Council
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    Rail

    MetCouncil conducts study on decline of Northstar rail ridership and operational challenges faced due to COVID-19

    Metropolitan Council
    March 15, 2023
    The evaluation results of the project offer context for future decision making for transit service in the Northstar corridor.

    Articles & News

    Amtrak
    Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
    Safety & Security

    Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to participate in See Tracks? Think Train® Week

    Brandon Lewis
    Sept. 27, 2024
    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.
    Community Transit
    Fare Collection

    Fare technology updates: Metro Transit, WeGo, Community Transit

    Brandon Lewis
    April 10, 2024
    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...
    Metro Transit
    Safety & Security

    Metro Transit TRIP Agents begin riding light-rail vehicles on Blue and Green lines to assist riders

    Brandon Lewis
    Feb. 23, 2024
    TRIP Agents duties include inspecting fares and issuing administrative citations for fare non-payment, educating riders about illegal activities while riding and providing information...
    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.
    Bus

    FTA, Metropolitan Council sign $239.3 million FFGA for Gold Line BRT project

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 12, 2023
    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.

    Videos & Resources

    Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/20/2016
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    Mass Transit Weekly Video Update 5/20/2016

    May 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...
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    Safety & Security

    Metro Transit Police Officer Donates Hair to Cancer Patients

    May 20, 2016
    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...

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    Rail

    MN: Development Along Green Line Soars to More Than $4B

    April 21, 2016
    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.
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    Metro Offers Special Shuttle Service to the Soulard Mardi Gras

    Jan. 28, 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...
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    Metro Transit Police Department Addressing Disparities

    Dec. 23, 2015
    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...
    Rail

    Donate to Toys for Tots, Get a Free Northstar Family Pass

    Dec. 14, 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...
    Rail

    Donate to Toys for Tots and get a free Northstar Family Pass

    Nov. 23, 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...
    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.
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    MN: Metro Transit Training Program Provides Aspiring Mechanics Skills, Opportunity

    Nov. 5, 2015
    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...
    Metro Transit
    Metro Transit wants to see how you switched your trip through photos and hear how it went.
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    Metro Transit Asks Residents to Switch One Trip

    Sept. 11, 2015
    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 ...
    Metro Transit
    Look for signs next to the doors or in the sign above the windshield on Wi-Fi enabled buses.
    Technology

    Metro Transit Tests Free Wi-Fi on Buses

    Sept. 8, 2015
    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 ...