Metro Transit revenue worker Kevin Davis checks the Go-To card of a University of Minnesota student. Provisions in the Transportation bill allow civilian workers like Davis to conduct fare inspections and issue citations. (H. Jiahong Pan/Minnesota Reformer)

New Transportation Law Hopes to get Minnesotans Moving

Climate
Greater Minnesota
Transportation

H. Jiahong Pan 潘嘉宏 • June 1, 2023

Eight things you should know about the historic transportation bill and how it will affect drivers, cyclists, train users and walkers throughout Minnesota.

From the Fairest Creatures We Desire Increase: Notes on MetroTransit’s Fare Raise

Railroads
Transit

Daniel Choma • August 11, 2017

On October 1st, Metro Transit will increase fares on all buses and trains by 25 cents. While that small dollar amount may seem inconsequential, this decision comes as a culmination to a protracted debate. Transit advocates have argued that the fare increase unfairly and disproportionately affects the poor. Proponents do not necessarily disagree, but argue […]