St. Paul middle school students pitch idea for allowing pets on public transit 

When the Animal Humane Society veterinary clinic in St. Paul discovered a problem some pet owners were running into, they got help finding a solution from the middle schoolers in their youth education program.

Metro Transit updates NexTrip to better predict bus arrivals

Metro Transit's NexTrip system software, which predicts bus arrival times, just got a big boost. Metro Transit spent just under a $1 million to update the decade-old system. It had become a source of frustration for many riders.

Metro Transit expanding bus, light rail service on some routes to pre-pandemic levels

Next month, Metro Transit will be expanding service to many of its bus routes and some light rail lines, which would restore service on those routes to pre-pandemic levels, according to Metro Transit officials.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.