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Metro Transit awarded $1.6 million federal grant to study 24th Street
November 19, 2021
On Friday, Metro Transit announced it will receive a $1.6 million competitive federal RAISE grant to study the 24th Street corridor for potential transit enhancements. “We’re humbled and honored to be awarded such a selective grant and look forward to […]
Metro to continue MetroNEXT planning with virtual meetings
November 5, 2021
Next week, Metro Transit will begin hosting virtual meetings to continue its strategic planning initiative, MetroNEXT, which aims to outline a path toward enhanced public transit for the region. Through these meetings, Metro will be seeking input from the public […]
Metro Transit introduces contactless fare payment option, Umo
September 20, 2021
Today, Metro’s bus and MOBY paratransit riders can begin using the new contactless fare payment option, Umo (pronounced “you-mo”). With Umo, riders can board and manage accounts with a mobile app, or board with Umo smart cards and manage accounts […]
ORBT fares to begin Oct. 1 with the introduction of contactless fare payment system, Umo
September 3, 2021
Metro Transit is preparing to introduce a new, contactless option to its fare payment system – Umo. With Umo, riders will board and manage accounts with a mobile app, or board with Umo smart cards and manage accounts online. The […]
Metro Transit ready for new school year after successful summer of K-12 Rides Free
August 20, 2021
Metro Transit is welcoming students on board this school year with the ongoing “K-12 Rides Free” pilot program. Students have logged more than 11,000 rides in the program’s first three months. “Students have really embraced the Metro system through this pilot program,” said Metro CEO, Lauren […]
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