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Northstar has record ridership increase in April 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 4:27:00 PM Categories: Commuter Rail

Customers boarded Northstar trains more than 71,000 times in April, an increase of 21 percent over last year.

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Your Driving Costs - Up again in 2013 

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 9:12:00 PM Categories: Bus Commuter Rail Light Rail Rider Information

The American Automobile Association estimates in its 2013 "Your Driving Costs" report that it now costs 60.8 cents per mile on average to own and operate an average-sized sedan.

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Use of audio NexTrip real-time departures expands 

Monday, May 06, 2013 8:45:00 AM Categories: Bus Rider Information Transit Planning

The NexTrip annunciator system features a push-button audio interface in addition to the visual signs showing real-time departure information at 36 locations throughout the Twin Cities. Next up: South Bloomington Transit Center.

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Go-To Cards used to pay fares at record rate 

Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:35:00 PM Categories: In the News Rider Information

Go-To Cards were used to pay for 3.43 million rides in February.

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MTPD featured in Minnesota Police Journal cover story  

Monday, April 01, 2013 1:48:00 PM Categories: In the News Safety

The Winter 2013 edition of Minnesota Police Journal features a comprehensive cover story about the Metro Transit Police Department.

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More than a Million Miller Free (and safe) rides 

Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:20:00 PM Categories: Bus Light Rail Promotions Safety

Customers have now taken 1,029,847 “Miller Free Rides” on Metro Transit buses and trains throughout the program's 16 years in the Twin Cities.

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New Go-To Card vending machine at MOA 

Friday, March 29, 2013 4:48:00 PM Categories: Rider Information

A new Go-To Card vending machine is proving popular with customers at Mall of America Transit Center.

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