Metro Transit officers placed on leave
FOX 9 has learned two top-ranking officials with the Metro Transit Police Department are on administrative leave pending an investigation into their involvement with a volunteer community program.
Over-budget Southwest LRT gets vote of confidence from feds
The top U.S. transit official gave a vote of confidence to the Southwest Light Rail project this week but stopped short of endorsing more federal money for the over-budget, behind-schedule line.
Metro Transit adjusting ride schedules on Aug. 21, masks required through September
As many Minnesotans prepare to return to the office this fall, Metro Transit is working to adjust its schedule.
Green Line train strikes car, killing 1 in St. Paul
Police say one person is dead and another is in critical condition after a Metro Transit Green Line train crashed into a car in St. Paul Sunday.
Metro Transit hiring drivers on heels of pandemic
Metro Transit is hiring drivers again after the pandemic, with a hiring event happening Saturday.
Metro Transit makes push to hire new drivers for post-pandemic rebound
As Metro Transit expects an ridership rebound in coming months, they are searching for new drivers and offering incentives for new hires.
Lawmakers face decision on Metro Transit fare enforcement
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, serious crime on light rail cars and stations was rising. For two years, lawmakers grappled with ideas on how to address the situation, and they now face a make-or-break moment during the special session later this month.
Lawmakers face decision on Metro Transit fare enforcement
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, serious crime on light rail cars and stations was rising. For two years, lawmakers grappled with ideas on how to address the situation, and they now face a make-or-break moment during the special session later this month.
Metro Transit to lift capacity limits on trains, buses Friday
Metro Transit buses and trains can be filled to capacity starting Friday.
Car crashes with light rail train near Government Center in downtown Minneapolis
A car crashed into a light rail train just outside Minneapolis’s Government Plaza Thursday afternoon, causing interruptions in Metro Transit service there.
Minnesota travelers familiar with new federal mask guidelines
The President’s new masking order took effect Tuesday for anyone flying or using mass transit, but in Minnesota, those rules have been in effect for some time.
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 workers union rejects contract offer, authorizes strike 'if necessary'
A union representing Metro Transit workers has rejected an offer from Metro Transit and authorized a strike if necessary, the union said Wednesday.
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.
Light rail and bus service to downtown Minneapolis resumes after suspension overnight
Update (5:34 a.m.): Metro Transit has resumed light rail and bus service to downtown Minneapolis.
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.
Blue Line Extension Project stalls after failed cooperation with BNSF
It's back to the drawing board for a $1.5 billion light rail project in the Twin Cities metro.
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.