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by LRV Op Dude
January 18th, 2023, 6:33 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Transit Crime
Replies: 280
Views: 1023677

Re: Transit Crime

I also think they are planning on rolling out the transit ambassadors this summer so hopefully that can help some what
LOL
by LRV Op Dude
July 27th, 2022, 1:20 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 701687

Re: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)

Raises for bus drivers are a must if we want these positions to be filled. $20 an hour is not far above many entry level warehouses or call center jobs some of those even exceed that with much less perceived danger then a city bus driver. I think at least bumping it up to $22 would make a lot more ...
by LRV Op Dude
April 26th, 2022, 3:18 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Transit Crime
Replies: 280
Views: 1023677

Re: Transit Crime

Man fatally stabbed on Metro Transit bus in Uptown, Minneapolis

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne ... inneapolis
by LRV Op Dude
April 12th, 2022, 10:07 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Transit Crime
Replies: 280
Views: 1023677

Re: Transit Crime

I was excited to visit Minneapolis this last weekend for a wedding after being away for around 3 years. I was hoping that a lot of what I had seen in the Strib was sensationalized relative to the light rail and its decreasing quality. Taking the train twice on the trip- 1. Blue Line, MSP to Frankli...
by LRV Op Dude
February 3rd, 2022, 6:15 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5265
Views: 1247125

Re: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT

Turns out that it would have been fast and cheaper to tunnel under Hennepin. All this money being spent and still not O&M.
by LRV Op Dude
September 14th, 2019, 9:27 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Mall of America Transit Station
Replies: 146
Views: 45882

Re: Mall of America - Bloomington

Anyone know when the transit center opens? The new one?
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Construction is expected to be complete in late 2019.

$25 million renovation underway at MOA transit station
by LRV Op Dude
February 16th, 2019, 11:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line (Hiawatha LRT)
Replies: 628
Views: 246648

Re: Blue Line (Hiawatha LRT)

um... there is a subway in the 28th Ave parking ramp ya know. Oh and I think a few other food places near there and a credit union too. Oh and a Snap Fitness that says it's open to the public but a bit tricky to get to unless ya know where it's at since it's across from the skyway in a parking ramp...
by LRV Op Dude
August 1st, 2018, 11:48 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Mall of America Transit Station
Replies: 146
Views: 45882

Re: Mall of America Transit Station: Master Plan

Some signs were up when I came in this morning saying construction is set to begin August 13th. It's unfortunate that the store has been closed for so many years at this point. Maybe Metro Transit could get one of the mall tenants to be a Go-To Card retailer, such as the upcoming Walgreens. It's by...
by LRV Op Dude
July 25th, 2018, 11:33 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Mall of America Transit Station
Replies: 146
Views: 45882

Re: Mall of America Transit Station: Master Plan

Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Mall of America Transit Station Thursday, August 2 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Program to begin at 9:30 MOA east side, at the intersection of 24th / 82st. East. This area is adjacent to the MOA’s east parking ramp. Program: • Chair Alene Tchourumoff, Metropolitan Council • Mayor...
by LRV Op Dude
June 12th, 2018, 6:40 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Mall of America Transit Station
Replies: 146
Views: 45882

Re: Mall of America Transit Station: Master Plan

Looks like finally starting construction.
Mall of America Transit Station Renovations
by LRV Op Dude
May 12th, 2018, 11:51 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Mall of America Transit Station
Replies: 146
Views: 45882

Re: Mall of America Transit Station: Master Plan

Has anyone heard about the rebid on this project? I have not seen anything new.
by LRV Op Dude
April 21st, 2018, 5:43 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Transit Crime
Replies: 280
Views: 1023677

Re: Transit Crime

Another bus driver attacked in Minneapolis.

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/04/2 ... bus-driver
Bus Drivers are assaulted more than you think. The last two was caught on video so TV love that.
by LRV Op Dude
April 4th, 2018, 6:14 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Northstar Commuter Rail
Replies: 952
Views: 221969

Re: Northstar Commuter Rail

by LRV Op Dude
March 22nd, 2018, 8:35 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: C Line - Penn Avenue North Rapid Bus
Replies: 240
Views: 52713

Re: C Line - Penn Avenue North Arterial Rapid Bus

by LRV Op Dude
March 13th, 2018, 3:20 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 701687

Re: Public Transit News and Current Happenings

Celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day on Thursday, March 15

https://www.metrotransit.org/transitdriverday