Metro Transit

As the largest transit operator in the Twin Cities area, Metro Transit operates 885 buses in the area along with the Northstar commuter rail line and Hiawatha light-rail line. Metro Transit operates as the transit division of the Metropolitan Council, the region’s planning entity.
By
  • Jessica Lee
Sep. 18, 2012
Tree trench system will reduce street flooding and filter water runoff.
By
  • Cody Nelson
Sep. 17, 2012
Students traveling between East and West banks of campus would ride the light rail for free.
By
  • Jessica Lee
Sep. 11, 2012
A $1.2 federal grant funded two of the latest hybrid bus models for Metro Transit.
By
  • Jessica Lee
Sep. 04, 2012
Workers aimed to finish crucial intersections and sidewalks before fall classes.
Apr. 17, 2012
The city recently applied for a federal grant to study streetcar feasibility.
Apr. 12, 2012
The Commuter Challenge promotes green transportation.
Apr. 11, 2012
The current focus is the east side of Oak Street where workers have started installing tracks and pavement.
Apr. 03, 2012
Pete Lebak’s barbershop has been in business on University Avenue for 32 years.
Mar. 22, 2012
The opening of the light-rail line will affect campus bus routes.
Mar. 06, 2012
In 2011, 3 the route served 2.74 million riders.
Sep. 08, 2011
Police are directing traffic in the highly congested area.
Jul. 27, 2011
Housing plans and other projects are in the works for areas near the light rail.
Jul. 19, 2011
The transportation budget for 2012-13 includes a $51 million cut to the Met Council's general fund, but hiking bus fares and reducing services was avoided.

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