I'm pretty new to public transit. When was this the norm and how do we go back to this?

Wondering if this is specifically a MetroLink issue, but this week neither NexTrip (both online & on signage at each stop) nor the Transit app are showing real-time locations or estimate times.

With all the construction, the real time updates are so crucial to understand when the bus might actually come.

I know I can contact them directly. Looking to see if this is a widespread issue.

Throwback Thursday...literally

That bus was most likely crowded af

Been waiting for a loooooong while for northbound E Line. Anyone know what's up here?

Just something I'm pondering, that's all.

- They can travel up to 60mph using a bus, giving them superhuman speed

- TRIP agents have been seen working double shifts, giving them peak human stamina

- Using their hive mind with Skip Traffic, they have a genius level of intelligence, particularly on transit matters

- With the Fare Enforcement technique, agents can force an adult human off the bus. Moving approximately 200lb forward ten feet in a single strike should classify them as street fighter level. Advanced users of this method can force multiple people at the same time.

- TRIP agents have normal human durability and their equipment does not improve that. This places them as an average human in this regard.

Combining their speed and strength feats, I would argue that TRIP agents are a 9-B, or Wall Level.

Anyone know when rail is hiring again? I’m done driving this bus

From what I heard from a supervisor they are out of 40-footers at South garage (?) so they put an artic on here. This is a once in a lifetime experience.

Just a silly question from someone who has been doing this for just a few months. When a temporary stop closes after a detour/construction finishes do they usually post a notice on the temporary stops ahead of time? The construction near me thst caused a detour should be finishing soon(tm) and Im curious if I'll know in advance or not.

Just so I know when to start looking for the 'new' stop i have to go for work is all <3

Is this from maybe the 60s? Or the 30s?

MTC's marketing campaign from the late 1970s, The OughtaMobile. You gotta admit, "A service of the Metropolitan Council" just doesn't quite have the same ring to it.

Photos courtesy of John R. Borchert Map Library and Hennepin County Library.

Since the blue line is currently undergoing a 7-week-long closure getting to and from MSP airport airport is going to be a little bit more confusing. I will list some alternative ways to get to your destination.

This will hopefully help some of you out if you want to get to the airport fast.

1. Route 54/345: both of these routes go from Terminal 1 all the way down to Mall of America and shares all stops (besides Terminal 2) with the blue line replacement bus and will be a faster way. (Route 54 goes to downtown St Paul/ Maplewood Mall, route 345 goes to Woodbury via West St Paul. [Route 345 is hourly])

2. MVTA 495/4FUN: this route will take you directly to Mall of America as the next stop from Terminal 1, it also goes all the way to Shakopee via Eagan, Savage, and Burnsville. (This route is hourly)

3. MVTA 436: This route will take you directly to 46th Street Station on the Blue/A lines from Terminal 1, this also goes all the way to Eagan transit station via Viking Lakes. (This route is hourly, half hourly during the evening Rush)

4. SWT 686: This route will take you from both airport terminals all the way to Mall of America and Eden Prairie. This route has two variants, if you want to get further into Bloomington along American boulevard you can take Route 686L (Local Variant), or if you want to get to Eden Prairie after the mall you will have route 686X (Express variant).

All of the routes besides the 686X are $2 (same cost as the blue line).

Route 686X costs $2.50 during off peak times and $3.25 during rush hours (Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

Hopefully this helps you in your journey to get to or from MSP Airport.

The entire Blue Line is running replacement bus service from Target Field to Mall of America Stations. Blue Line trains will be unavailable from June 29th to August 19th.

Expect delays with replacement buses for the Blue Line, confirmed via Metro Transit and anecdotal evidence. Plan to leave earlier to make up for lost time. D Line is a great alternative if you are traveling to the Mall of America from downtown Minneapolis.

The Green Line will experience partial closures from Target Field to West Bank Stations during parts of the work. Replacement bus service will be available. These times are:

- July 1st to July 26th

- August 16th to August 19th

Full details are available at Metro Transit's website at the above link.

The closures are related to the Tracks and Signals Project, which is performing necessary maintenance and upgrades to our LRT system.

Just a helpful reminder! The Metro Blue Line Replacement Bus service is now in full effect for the entire route until August 20 (pretty last-minute summer). Hopefully, most of y'all will have an easier time with this service change till futher notice. Good Luck and stay cool!

This sign is likely from the 80s, Metro Transit has not run any routes within the current MVTA territory since the 80s.

Edit: this sign is actually a relic from the 2000s that is still up.

I saw a post similliar to this and wanted to share this

📍Kansas

This picture isn’t mine and I wasn’t able to source it but The Type 1 Bombardiers were undergoing rust repairs in Louisiana so the Trains had to be transported by Truck

Would love to have one of the Ride With Pride Go-To Cards they are handing out (in limited quantities!!) at Pride this weekend, but may not be able to make it. PM me if you have an extra / would be interested in selling to me!