Metro Bus Hits Woman in Minneapolis
Baby OK after train hits stroller in Australia
A stroller with a baby rolls off a train platform in Australia, falling onto the tracks as a train approaches. But the baby survives. (Oct. 16)
Route 288 bus service from FL to Minneapolis gets extended life with new 5-year contract
Light Rail Project Frustrates St. Paul Businesses
Ice scraper threat puts bus driver in hot seat
Friday, October 16, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Metropolitan Council - Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee is back on streaming on the web.
Meeting of the Transportation Committee
Monday, October 12, 2009
Meeting of the Transportation Committee
Monday, October 12, 2009
BUSINESS:
- 2009-361 Authorization to Purchase Small Replacement Buses
- 2009-362 Transit Link Fare Recommendation
- 2009-363 Authorization to Exercise Contract Options with Motor Coach Industries
- 2009-358 Hiawatha Light Rail Transit Tail Track Ground Lease with Hennepin County
- 2009-355 Lease Agreement for Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Construction Field Office in Downtown St. Paul
- 2009-356 Approve Preliminary Design of Public Artwork for Each Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Station
- 2009-357 ABC Ramps Flexible Parking Pricing Demonstration Program
- 2009-360 Authorization to Award Contract for Bus Surveillance System Maintenance
INFORMATION:
- Northstar Commuter Rail Grand Opening and Marketing Update
- Update on Xcel Energy Projects for Metro Transit
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The New and Improved Metro Transit
Metro Transit has new bus wraps advertising "The New Improved Metro Transit"
2008 Gillig Low Floor
Metro Transit Bus # 1179
Metro Transit Bus # 1179
at
42nd Ave and York on the Route 19
Front Left View
Rear Left View
Front Right View
Rear Right View
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Bus Roadeo
Traffic cones took a beating today
Thank you to my wife for recording this while I drove.
UPDATE: I got my results today. I ranked 13 out of 102. With total of 546 out of 700 points
Poll Results
September Poll results:
Should transit agencies impose a 'Odor Ordinance' like Honolulu?
Yes - 10 (66%)
No - 5 (33%)
Should transit agencies impose a 'Odor Ordinance' like Honolulu?
Yes - 10 (66%)
No - 5 (33%)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Kenrick Avenue Park & Ride in Lakeville
Route 467 started new service at Kenrick Avenue Park & Ride in Lakeville, MN on Sept, 28,2009. Metro Transit are using 2009 MCI.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Express Buses on 35W Popular
Officials say new lanes, express buses on 35W popular
by Dan Olson, Minnesota Public Radio
September 28, 2009
St. Paul, Minn. — State officials say the new toll, or congestion pricing lane, available on 35W starting this week is popular.
Minnesota Department of Transportation commissioner Tom Sorel said people are enrolling for the chance to drive in the MnPass lane of southbound 35W from southern suburbs to downtown Minneapolis. Commuters pay anywhere from 25 cents to $8 a trip depending on traffic volume.
Drivers will be able to travel at 50 mph even at rush hours. MnPass customers will share the lane with car poolers and buses. Sorel said the growth of 35W MnPass customers reflects the popularity of the service where it was begun 4 years ago on I-394.
"As of today, we think we have about 1,400 new accounts to MnPass because of 35W and we're well over 14,000 accounts for the MnPass system," Sorel said. "So it's a great foundation on which to build upon."
The MnPass service is part of a large makeover of 35W which includes new express bus service and additional suburban park and ride capacity.
The express bus service from Lakeville to downtown Minneapolis started Monday morning with dozens of first-time passengers.
The new park and ride facility at Kenrick Avenue in Lakeville is still under construction. Even so, new Metro Transit coach buses started ferrying commuters from the facility.
Metropolitan Council chairman Peter Bell said the Lakeville service has buses joining car poolers in a faster lane on 35W.
"This 750-space facility is served by Metro Transit's new route 467, which began service this morning, and this morning we had 144 new customers to that service," Bell said.
A federal grant matched by state money totaling $188 million is paying part of the cost of the 35W makeover. Commuters can expect to see more results next year when the rebuilding of the Crosstown interchange is complete at a cost of $288 million.
by Dan Olson, Minnesota Public Radio
September 28, 2009
St. Paul, Minn. — State officials say the new toll, or congestion pricing lane, available on 35W starting this week is popular.
Minnesota Department of Transportation commissioner Tom Sorel said people are enrolling for the chance to drive in the MnPass lane of southbound 35W from southern suburbs to downtown Minneapolis. Commuters pay anywhere from 25 cents to $8 a trip depending on traffic volume.
Drivers will be able to travel at 50 mph even at rush hours. MnPass customers will share the lane with car poolers and buses. Sorel said the growth of 35W MnPass customers reflects the popularity of the service where it was begun 4 years ago on I-394.
"As of today, we think we have about 1,400 new accounts to MnPass because of 35W and we're well over 14,000 accounts for the MnPass system," Sorel said. "So it's a great foundation on which to build upon."
The MnPass service is part of a large makeover of 35W which includes new express bus service and additional suburban park and ride capacity.
The express bus service from Lakeville to downtown Minneapolis started Monday morning with dozens of first-time passengers.
The new park and ride facility at Kenrick Avenue in Lakeville is still under construction. Even so, new Metro Transit coach buses started ferrying commuters from the facility.
Metropolitan Council chairman Peter Bell said the Lakeville service has buses joining car poolers in a faster lane on 35W.
"This 750-space facility is served by Metro Transit's new route 467, which began service this morning, and this morning we had 144 new customers to that service," Bell said.
A federal grant matched by state money totaling $188 million is paying part of the cost of the 35W makeover. Commuters can expect to see more results next year when the rebuilding of the Crosstown interchange is complete at a cost of $288 million.
Friday, September 25, 2009
'Odor Ordinance'
Transit 'Odor Ordinance' Proposed
The Honolulu City Council is trying to craft a code of conduct for people who use public transportation including The Bus and Oahu's planned railway. Among the proposals being considered is a provision that would prohibit people who smell bad or whose clothes smell bad. Councilman Rod Tam co-authored the bill with councilman Nestor Garcia. Tam told KGMB9 it is a matter of public health. "Many times when a person has a particular odor you may think that person is sick ... have bacteria, diseases. Especially now a days people are afraid of the flu," Tam said. "We have a responsibility in government to take care of clean and safe public services and facilities." Some of the bus riders KGMB9 talked to agree ... people should be kicked off public transportation if they reek. But others say it would be unfair ... especially to the poor and homeless. They suggest just moving away from someone if their odor is offensive. Tam's transit conduct bill would also prohibit people from spitting in transit vehicles or at transit stations. It would outlaw loud music and unruly raucous behavior. The council will accept testimony on the "odor ordinance" during a hearing at Honolulu Hale at 9 a.m. Thursday.
UPDATE:
City Council scrubs body-odor proposal
The Honolulu City Council is trying to craft a code of conduct for people who use public transportation including The Bus and Oahu's planned railway. Among the proposals being considered is a provision that would prohibit people who smell bad or whose clothes smell bad. Councilman Rod Tam co-authored the bill with councilman Nestor Garcia. Tam told KGMB9 it is a matter of public health. "Many times when a person has a particular odor you may think that person is sick ... have bacteria, diseases. Especially now a days people are afraid of the flu," Tam said. "We have a responsibility in government to take care of clean and safe public services and facilities." Some of the bus riders KGMB9 talked to agree ... people should be kicked off public transportation if they reek. But others say it would be unfair ... especially to the poor and homeless. They suggest just moving away from someone if their odor is offensive. Tam's transit conduct bill would also prohibit people from spitting in transit vehicles or at transit stations. It would outlaw loud music and unruly raucous behavior. The council will accept testimony on the "odor ordinance" during a hearing at Honolulu Hale at 9 a.m. Thursday.
UPDATE:
City Council scrubs body-odor proposal
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Light-rail train hits car
Light-rail train hits car near Star Tribune building
A light-rail train hit a car in downtown Minneapolis Sunday morning. The car's passengers were not injured.
By Chao Xiong, Star Tribune
Last update: September 20, 2009 - 12:26 PM
A light-rail train hit a car in downtown Minneapolis Sunday morning, but the car's driver and passenger were not injured.
The car's driver, Nate Becker of Sioux Falls, said he was coming down Fifth Street on the right side of the tracks and tried to make a left turn into the Armory . He did not realize there were train tracks and said he was unfamilair with the area.
Becker and a friend in the car were not injured. One train passenger was taken away to be checked for injuries.
The train hit the left, rear side of the car and the car was towed away.
Train passenger Neal George and his wife, Shirlayne, from Utah, said they did not feel like they had hit anything. "It just felt like he stopped fast."
A light-rail train hit a car in downtown Minneapolis Sunday morning. The car's passengers were not injured.
By Chao Xiong, Star Tribune
Last update: September 20, 2009 - 12:26 PM
A light-rail train hit a car in downtown Minneapolis Sunday morning, but the car's driver and passenger were not injured.
The car's driver, Nate Becker of Sioux Falls, said he was coming down Fifth Street on the right side of the tracks and tried to make a left turn into the Armory . He did not realize there were train tracks and said he was unfamilair with the area.
Becker and a friend in the car were not injured. One train passenger was taken away to be checked for injuries.
The train hit the left, rear side of the car and the car was towed away.
Train passenger Neal George and his wife, Shirlayne, from Utah, said they did not feel like they had hit anything. "It just felt like he stopped fast."
Friday, September 18, 2009
Metro Transit 2009 MCI Bus #206
Metro Transit 2009 MCI Bus #206 doing the Route 860 at Northtown Mall
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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