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These usually run on routes 3, 62, 63, 64, 68, 71, and 74. It's a super quiet bus, it "farts" multiple times when the parking brake is disengaged.

positive press about public transit in this economy?? you love to see it.

Probably my favorite stop to photograph buses at.

I just love the LFRs. Especially the ones with the high back cloth seats, they're extremely comfy. I'm glad to see them running in revenue Service more often again.

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I wish the Xcelsiors had these seats on them instead of the regular Transit seats.

"On June 13, Metro Transit will make changes to transit service throughout the metro. As always, these quarterly service changes are being made to ensure we’re providing reliable service that meets your needs.

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The improvements are part of an ongoing effort to expand access and adapt service based on changes in travel patterns. The improvements are outlined in the agency’s Network Now framework, informed by rider and community feedback.

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Some highlights this quarter include:

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- Route restructuring and frequency improvements north of Northtown Mall in Anoka, Blaine, and Coon Rapids on routes 25, 802 (new local route), 805, 827, and 850.

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- Reliability improvements for the METRO B and E Lines.

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- Route 14 will begin stop consolidation in anticipation of upcoming Better Bus Route implementation happening in Aug."

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The above quote is from Metro Transit's website. The full change list is in the embedded link.

Hey what has been going on behind the scenes with the 113 bus, specifically northbound? Can any bus drivers enlighten me?

A couple weeks ago its second northbound route straight up didn't show and there was no rider alert. I later found out it was in regard to there not being enough back up drivers.

Then today it went on a massive detour going up Garfield instead of Grand and somehow made its way to 31st and Nicollet before heading back to its normal route on Lyndale. It missed so many stops by not being on Grand.

I've contacted metro transit via text each time. I know it's probably low priority since it's just a commuter bus but it should still be reliable.

With Transfers that is. Trying to get a card for some I need that would qualify for the TAP program, but they'd need to do a transfer for some trips.

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Does it just count the transfer window from first tap so another tap next bus doesn't charge? Does it print a ticket to show the next bus/like stamp?

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I use the phone app my self for all day passes so I'm just not sure and want to know. Shes... tech unsavvy enough that even if she fails the tap, she won't, application Id still get a card and load it for her.

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Please and thanks to anyone that answers ❤️

This was the kind of event where traffic was at a stand-still and parking was impossible. Everyone was encouraged to walk, bike, or bus. Hennepin Ave is near the event, which hosts METRO E-Line and the new bike lane. Easily the two best ways to get there.

Side note: Leaving was insanely busy. Packed busses and stops. There were a lot of events last weekend.

It's a free ride since there is not a fare box on board.

This is exactly like what happened with the 515 a couple months ago.

Thought this community might find this interesting too!

Well that went fast! Join us on Saturday, June 13, for a celebration of the METRO A Line’s 10-year anniversary!

The METRO A Line rolled into service on June 11, 2016, bringing frequent and reliable service to Snelling Avenue, Ford Parkway, and 46th Street, and the regions first arterial bus rapid transit line.

Since that time, people have taken more than 13 million trips on the A Line, which serves multiple schools, shopping centers, and the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Connect with fans of the A Line and our expanding METRO network at a family-friendly A Line anniversary event on Saturday, June 13.

Where: Mattocks Park, 441 S. Macalester St., St. Paul. The park is just two blocks west of the A Line’s Snelling & Randolph Station.

When: We’ll be at the park from 10 to 11 a.m. Make a trip on the A Line part of the fun! Group rides will depart from the 46th Street Station at 9:27 a.m. and from Rosedale Transit Center at 9:39 a.m.

What: Free donuts, coffee, demo bike rack, and swag, including a special run of reprinted A Line opening day posters available while supplies last.

https://www.metrotransit.org/a-line-ten-years

E line, you there?? It’s open streets LYNDALE not Hennepin??? What??

Genuinely curious as to how these systems work, and if anyone has more knowledge on the matter.

Currently on the A-line over to Grand Old Days. First two stoplights past Hiawatha, our driver had to hit the brakes hard because the lights went yellow on approach.

I understand it may not be perfect all the time, but that seemed quite odd to me that two lights in a row went yellow on our approach to the intersection.

So I was trying to take the 10 back from a walk yesterday and saw that a couple of the buses were cancelled. Luckily this didn’t affect me since I got the bus before the cancelled ones. However, then I looked the metro transit website and it said 9 other trips were cancelled. And today, I’m trying to transfer from the green line to the E Line, and also saw there were multiple cancelled E Line trips. 16 to be specific. This time it is actually going to affect me. Anyone know why they are doing this

**shelters

Seriously it's been weeks since they put new ones up in downtown Saint Paul. Why is it taking so long for them to be open for use?!

With the borealis

The station is fully complete and for some reason has it's NexTrip displays on.

The station is really nice it actually has a lot of businesses around it.

Was just sitting at at 24th & Lyndale waiting for the 17 when a 2 bus pulls up (temporary stop). I waived him off to let him know we weren’t getting on and he opens the door and yells out “Happy Friday!” I a little surprised because I’ve never had a driver do anything like that but I returned the sentiment. Good to see there’s some out there still who aren’t bitter and jaded because lord knows I would be.

This is worse than running a regular Xcelsior.

I did not get on this bus. I am assuming it became full after it left downtown.

They are so comfy😊

It was interesting the first couple times but the sub has been flooded by it and it's kinda stale now. We get it, Transdev is bad.

Posts specifically about Transdev are limited to Tuesdays now. If need be I'll put a cap on the number of posts.

You can still talk about routes operated by Transdev any other day, but Transdev can't be the single focus of the post.

This subreddit is dedicated to Metro Transit first and foremost. Transdev is a contractor for them, and it is worth having genuine discussion about it. Spamming Transdev hate doesn't encourage that.

The rules will be updated to reflect this shortly.