How transit services in the Twin Cities have adapted for safety during COVID-19
Metro Transit, and other transit services, have implemented several safety protocols to keep drivers and riders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you take the bus or train around the Twin Cities metro area, here's what you can expect when you ride.
Metro Transit, and other transit services, have implemented several safety protocols to keep drivers and riders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you take the bus or train around the Twin Cities metro area, here's what you can expect when you ride.
Metro Transit to increase service on some light rail and bus routes starting Saturday
As ridership demand increases amid loosening COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota, Metro Transit is extending service for some of its light rail lines and bus routes, according to the agency's spokesman.
As ridership demand increases amid loosening COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota, Metro Transit is extending service for some of its light rail lines and bus routes, according to the agency's spokesman.
Metro Transit operations to resume Wednesday
Update: Metro Transit announced it expects bus and Northstar operations to resume Wednesday, June 3, and light rail service to resume Thursday, June 4.
Update: Metro Transit announced it expects bus and Northstar operations to resume Wednesday, June 3, and light rail service to resume Thursday, June 4.
Metro Transit resumes service after suspending operations during riots
Metro Transit announced that they will resume bus and Northstar commuter rail service at 4 a.m. Wednesday, June 3 after suspending service due to the unrest in the Twin Cities. The METRO Blue Line and METRO Green Line service are expected to be back in service on Thursday, June 4.
Metro Transit announced that they will resume bus and Northstar commuter rail service at 4 a.m. Wednesday, June 3 after suspending service due to the unrest in the Twin Cities. The METRO Blue Line and METRO Green Line service are expected to be back in service on Thursday, June 4.
Metro Transit suspending all bus, light rail service through the weekend due to protests
Metro Transit is suspending all bus and light rail service through the weekend due to unrest in the Twin Cities following the death of George Floyd, who died following an arrest.
Metro Transit is suspending all bus and light rail service through the weekend due to unrest in the Twin Cities following the death of George Floyd, who died following an arrest.
Metro Transit suspends Blue Line Service until further notice
Metro Transit announced Thursday they have suspended METRO Blue Line trains until further notice.
Metro Transit announced Thursday they have suspended METRO Blue Line trains until further notice.
Face coverings required for Metro Transit buses and trains, starting Monday
Starting Monday, face coverings will be required to wear on all Metro Transit buses and light rail trains. Metro Transit officials say it is an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as well as follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Starting Monday, face coverings will be required to wear on all Metro Transit buses and light rail trains. Metro Transit officials say it is an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as well as follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
15-year-olds charged for St. Paul light rail station assault, harassment
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office says three 15-year-olds have been charged in connection with an assault of an elderly woman on a light rail platform last week.
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office says three 15-year-olds have been charged in connection with an assault of an elderly woman on a light rail platform last week.
Metro Transit reduces light rail train service to 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Metro Transit says it will only run its light rail trains between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily in yet another reduction of service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro Transit says it will only run its light rail trains between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily in yet another reduction of service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro Transit to limit amount of passengers per bus amid pandemic
Starting Thursday, Metro Transit will be limiting the amount of passengers on its buses due to novel coronavirus concerns, according to an update.
Starting Thursday, Metro Transit will be limiting the amount of passengers on its buses due to novel coronavirus concerns, according to an update.
Metro Mobility begins door-to-door services for healthcare workers
Metro Mobility has started 24/7 door-to-door commute services for any person who works at a healthcare facility, the Metropolitan Council announced Monday.
Metro Mobility has started 24/7 door-to-door commute services for any person who works at a healthcare facility, the Metropolitan Council announced Monday.
Metro Transit to reduce service by about 40% due to COVID-19
Metro Transit will be adjusting its service in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Metro Transit will be adjusting its service in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Metro Transit suspending overnight service starting Tuesday
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Metro Transit will be suspending its overnight service on bus and light rails starting Tuesday evening.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Metro Transit will be suspending its overnight service on bus and light rails starting Tuesday evening.
Police investigate after shooting victim found on bus in New Hope, Minnesota
Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting on a bus in New Hope, Minnesota Thursday evening.
Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting on a bus in New Hope, Minnesota Thursday evening.
Crashes, spinouts and delays: Minnesota deals with Monday snow
From MSP Airport, to Metro Transit and all the roads across southern Minnesota, some snowy conditions lead to delays Monday.
From MSP Airport, to Metro Transit and all the roads across southern Minnesota, some snowy conditions lead to delays Monday.
Bus shooting victim remembered at vigil in Minneapolis while family hopes for change
The man who died after being shot on a bus in Minneapolis was honored by loved ones Thursday.
The man who died after being shot on a bus in Minneapolis was honored by loved ones Thursday.
Metro Transit’s violence-prevention plan would take years to implement, docs show
A Metro Transit proposal to hire dozens of fare checkers – a plan aimed at freeing up police to address increasing violence on buses and light rail trains – would take years to implement, according to state documents released Thursday.
A Metro Transit proposal to hire dozens of fare checkers – a plan aimed at freeing up police to address increasing violence on buses and light rail trains – would take years to implement, according to state documents released Thursday.
Metro Transit adding cameras with real-time video, additional staff to address rider safety concerns
Officials with the Metropolitan Council and Metro Transit gave an update Wednesday on their plans to address growing concerns of safety on the Twin Cities transit system.
Officials with the Metropolitan Council and Metro Transit gave an update Wednesday on their plans to address growing concerns of safety on the Twin Cities transit system.
Families share anger in court after fatal Metro Transit bus shooting
Two families shared their anger in court Monday after a man opened fire on a Metro Transit bus last week, killing one man and injuring another.
Two families shared their anger in court Monday after a man opened fire on a Metro Transit bus last week, killing one man and injuring another.
Minneapolis man charged with murder after double shooting on Metro Transit bus
Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a Minneapolis man who officers said shot two people onboard a Metro Transit bus late Thursday night.
Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a Minneapolis man who officers said shot two people onboard a Metro Transit bus late Thursday night.