Podcasts about Metro Transit

Greta Kaul from the Star Tribune analyzed text messages sent to Metro Transit by light rail passengers. What were their concerns? She joins Jason to talk about their reporting

The threat landscape is moving faster than ever—and traditional response playbooks aren't keeping up. In this live Field Notes episode, Eric Brown and Nick Mellum dive into the surge of recent cyberattacks hitting state governments, transit systems, and critical infrastructure across the U.S.From Nevada's complete state office shutdown to Maryland's Metro Transit paralysis, the hosts explore why organizations still "clam up" during breaches instead of sharing crucial threat intelligence. Drawing from their firsthand experience with the St. Paul incident and military-grade preparedness principles, they reveal the uncomfortable truth: you're not building higher walls anymore—you're planning for someone who's already inside.Key Topics Covered:Recent state-level cyberattacks in Nevada and MarylandWhy threat intelligence sharing fails when we need it mostThe human cost of breach response chaos and endless meetingsHow AI is being weaponized in sophisticated supply chain attacksMilitary mindset for cybersecurity: "Semper Gumby, always flexible"Don't wait for the next headline. Subscribe for more unfiltered cybersecurity discussions that bridge the gap between technical reality and human preparation.#cybersecurity #infosec #breach #threatintelligence #fieldnotes #livecast #CISO #cybersecuritynews

Sean McBride from Metro Transit spoke with us as he and transit leaders around Michigan plan to meet with elected officials in Lansing on the budget discussions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason talks about Metro Transit's announcement that they're increasing full-time security at certain LRT sites. Is that enough?

4pm Hour: Jason talks with Kate Raddatz about where people most enjoy watching a Vikings game on the "Radd Report". Then is Metro Transit's increased security enough to get people back on the light rail?

Chad reacts to the news of Metro Transit increasing security on trains and at stations to help boost ridership numbers. Is this news enough to get you back on trains and busses?

With JJ McCarthy opening up the season at QB for the Vikings tonight, Chad opens the show with Adam Carter and a conversation about some of the great and not-so-great debuts in state history. Plus, are you willing to jump back on board Metro Transit trains and busses with the news of increased security?

Here's your local news for Thursday, August 28, 2025:We share an update on Bus Rapid Transit, nearly a year after the city launched its first route,Outline the long-term health consequences of tooth decay,Hear how the Wisconsin Transparency Project got started and where it's headed,Tell you the best fishing spots this Labor Day weekend,Learn how Forward Madison FC is fostering young talent,And much more.

Democrats not fighting back; Zelensky visits the White House; where hate groups are thriving unchecked; state fair week has arrived; Lake Superior rescue; Taco John’s relocates its HQ to Minneapolis; Democrats can be too idealistic sometimes; Metro Transit’s problems.

It was announced Thursday that the Blue Line from Metro Transit had cleared a sufficient hurdle and was federally approved but we discuss why we really do not need to continue on with this!

Omaha's Metro Transit has premiered a new micro transit program called Metro Flex. The goal of Metro Flex is to fill gaps in-between areas where it is difficult to have regular and fixed public transportation.

Metro Transit officials are recommending the closure of the Northstar Commuter Rail in early January. A key player in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme was sentenced yesterday to 28 years in prison.New security measures are in place at the state Capitol. The number of doors through which the public can enter the capitol is now limited to just two entrances, including just one of the three doors at the top of the capitol stairs. Visitors will encounter more security guards at each of those entrances as well. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will not run for reelection in 2026. In a statement, Moriarty said she is choosing to focus on reforms and wants to spend the next 17 months "running the office, rather than running for office." Moriarty was elected in 2022 following Mike Freeman's retirement from the position after 24 years of service.The city of St. Paul says Mayor Melvin Carter's 2026 budget address, originally scheduled for next week, has been postponed. That's due to the city's ongoing efforts to respond to a cyberattack on its computer systems. Some city services, including online bill payments and public internet access in libraries, remain unavailable. The city says the mayor's budget address will be rescheduled for sometime in September.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Metropolitan Council will review a plan by Metro Transit to end the Northstar Commuter Rail service and transition it to a bus line. The train currently runs between Target Field in Minneapolis through the northwest metro and all the way to Sherburne County, a 40-mile route. Ridership during the pandemic plunged and never fully recovered. If the Met Council adopts the proposal, the Northstar Commuter Rail could end in January. For more on what this would mean for public transit, Minnesota Now guest host Chris Farrell talks with Eric Lind, the director of the Accessibility Observatory at the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota.

Metro Transit is proposing to end the once-popular North Star Commuter Rail and replace it with a bus line. We learn about what impact this could have on public transit. The owners of the beef snack company Jack Link's spent millions on President Donald Trump's campaign. But now the company may be at odds with the administration's goals on healthier eating. Plus, are we in for more smoky skies? MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins with the answer.And they are known to millions of followers as Squirmy and Grubs. We talk to Minnesotans Shane and Hannah Burcaw about their new book exploring interabled relationships.Today's Minnesota Music Minute was “Raspberry Beret” by Prince and “The Eagle Flies“ by J-Rex was the Song of the Day.

Sheletta chats with one Metro Transit employee who trained 200 operators to drive the new B Line express route.

Happy Friday, Madison! The City Cast Madison team is here to catch you up on yet another busy week of news. And this week, we have a special guest. Madison Public Library marketing manager Liz Boyd joins us to talk about the hottest party of the year: Madison Public Library's 150th birthday party! Plus, newsletter editor Rob Thomas has an update on the Abundant Life Christian School shooting. And executive producer Hayley Sperling and host Bianca Martin have good news and bad news from Metro Transit.  Mentioned on the show: String of attacks on bus drivers puts spotlight on Metro Transit [Wisconsin State Journal] Metro Transit Enacting New Safety Measures to Protect Drivers, Passengers [City of Madison] Want this Terrace chair? [Facebook] Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 

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Metro Transit has started rolling out their microtransit service areas, starting in Roseville and Woodbury. Jeb Rach has experience in both areas, let's check in on what the experience is like! Jeb selected a very appropriate background for our video call. Links Metro micro Transit to Trails podcast episode Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was hosted, edited, and transcribed by Ian R Buck. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 3, 2025:We meet the newcomer elected to Madison's school board on Tuesday,Check in with Metro Transit's general manager after yesterday's announcement that he's leaving the job,Look forward to the Wisconsin Film Festival - and this weekend's screening of “Art Speigelman: Disaster is My Muse!”,Sit down with an alder who wants safer streets in Madison,Share a story of redemption,Talk countertop options,Remember the Long Hot Summer of 1967,And much more.

Spokesperson Drew Kerr from Metro Transit joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News

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Here's your local news for Thursday, February 20: WPR reports that some fossil-fuel projects like Enbridge's Line 5 could get fast-tracked by the Trump Administration; meanwhile, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association says it will comply with a directive to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. Locally, Metro Transit is apologizing for service disruptions today, amid a labor action from Metro drivers as the city negotiates a new contract with Teamsters Local 120. And the Madison School Board appears unlikely to approve a new charter school next week, leaving its architects to pursue accreditation through UW. WORT reporter Nate Carlin heads to a press conference of Meriter nurses held in the midst of their ongoing contract negotiations. And Tami Jackson, public policy analyst at the Wisconsin Board for People With Disabilities, joins reporter Maria Segura to talk about what potential Medicaid cuts would entail. Later in the show, we hear from landscaper Action Jackson, talk solar panel installation, and reflect on what it means to stand up to power.  

This hour Henry discusses the money raised by the HungerThon and why it's important to continue to help, the passing of Tiger Woods' mother and why in today's world, she was a rare breed, they discuss the Danny Coulombe signing by the Minnesota Twins, and we finally get some good news for Metro Transit and quite frankly all of us.

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly summit on Neutralizing Workplace Racism 01/17/25. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s federal holiday will be officially recognized by White people this coming Monday. Gus says expect some sort of tackiness from White co-workers over the next few days. #RacistJokes California is experiences nightmares as the death and property loss from the Southern California wildfires is still being calculated. Numerous non-white workers throughout the region lost their residence and/or their job because of the blazes or have had their health impacted by having to work in the midst of apocalyptic air pollution. And here in Gus T.'s Seattle, Washington state, King County Metro Workers honored non-white operator Shawn Yim who was stabbed to death by a White passenger earlier this year. Metro Transit operators, many of whom are classified as non-white, rallied to address the lack of safety for King County employees. According to reporting by Seattle's KING5 News, Yim allegedly exited the bus to confront his suspected killer who had pepper sprayed him before exiting the vehicle. Gus strongly discourages following someone who's wronged you or any form of retaliation in the workplace. #NoPoliticsOnTheJob #TheCOWS16Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

fWotD Episode 2797: Minneapolis Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 31 December 2024 is Minneapolis.Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954, it is the state's most populous city as of the 2020 census. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it occupies both banks of the Upper Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities, a metropolitan area with 3.69 million residents. Minneapolis is built on an artesian aquifer on flat terrain and is known for cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Nicknamed the "City of Lakes", Minneapolis is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks, and waterfalls. The city's public park system is connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.Dakota people originally inhabited the site of today's Minneapolis. European colonization and settlement began north of Fort Snelling along Saint Anthony Falls—the only natural waterfall on the Mississippi River. Location near the fort and the falls' power—with its potential for industrial activity—fostered the city's early growth. For a time in the 19th century, Minneapolis was the lumber and flour milling capital of the world, and as home to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, it has preserved its financial clout into the 21st century. A Minneapolis Depression-era labor strike brought about federal worker protections. Work in Minneapolis contributed to the computing industry, and the city is the birthplace of General Mills, the Pillsbury brand, Target Corporation, and Thermo King mobile refrigeration.The city's major arts institutions include the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Walker Art Center, and the Guthrie Theater. Four professional sports teams play downtown. Prince is survived by his favorite venue, the First Avenue nightclub. Minneapolis is home to the University of Minnesota's main campus. The city's public transport is provided by Metro Transit, and the international airport, serving the Twin Cities region, is located towards the south on the city limits.Residents adhere to more than fifty religions. Despite its well-regarded quality of life, Minneapolis has stark disparities among its residents—arguably the most critical issue confronting the city in the 21st century. Governed by a mayor-council system, Minneapolis has a political landscape dominated by the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), with Jacob Frey serving as mayor since 2018.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:31 UTC on Tuesday, 31 December 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Minneapolis on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Joanna.

Call me naïve, but I still believe the government should work for everyone, whether you're rich or poor, young or old. Your color or your class shouldn’t mean different treatment by government agencies. So when I saw that Metro Transit had to suspend a route due to safety concerns, it made me angry and sad. The suspended stop is located at 12th Avenue S. and Jackson Street in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. While it’s not known as the wealthy neighborhood, there are a lot of hard working people there, small businesses and senior citizens. The fact that the city couldn’t protect their ability to safely catch a bus at their preferred stop is embarrassing and unacceptable.

Ridership up and crime down? 2025 looks promising for public transportation. Find out more from their GM, Lesley Kandaras.

In this week's episode of 365 Amplified, Rob Chappell, Omar Waheed, and Nicholas Garten dive into pressing local issues, exploring equity, accountability, and community challenges. From Madison City Council's resolution to censure Alder Charles Myadze over allegations of misconduct to the ongoing transit woes impacting Madison students, the team unpacks the complexities behind the headlines. The conversation also ventures to Sun Prairie, where systemic disparities come to light following the resignation of Principal Renee Coleman. Plus, hear the team reflect on adolescent insecurities during a light-hearted roundtable discussion, while addressing the power of community storytelling in amplifying underrepresented voices. Key Topics Discussed: Madison City Council and Alder Censure: Investigative reports and their implications for council proceedings. The significance of the censure resolution and public response. Broader discussions on fairness in addressing workplace harassment. Metro Transit and Student Accessibility: Recurring issues of buses skipping stops due to capacity. Community concerns about equity in student transit options. Proposed solutions and the systemic challenges of public transportation. Sun Prairie School District Controversy: Principal Renee Coleman's resignation and allegations of a double standard. The district's track record on equity and restorative practices. Impacts on faculty of color and broader implications for the community. In Memoriam: Remembering Pastor Richard Jones Sr., a beloved Madison community leader and advocate. Roundtable Reflection: Puberty and self-conscious moments—light-hearted stories from the hosts. Call to Action: A heartfelt appeal to support Madison365's mission through donations, amplified by the NewsMatch program. How to Support Us: Help us continue amplifying community voices and holding those in power accountable. Donate now at madison365.org/donate to have your contribution matched through the NewsMatch program. Contact Us: Have a story or concern to share? Email us at news@madison365.org. Follow Us for Updates: Stay tuned for follow-up articles on these stories and more at madison365.org.

Minnesota Senator Scott Dibble shares his criticism of Metro Transit for using a loophole to hide their report about former Police Chief Ernest Morales and his departure from the public.

Sean Skinner of FOX 9 joins Chad to talk about his 'No Stars' documentary sharing the stories of the North Stars and their departure. Later, Senator Scott Dibble joins to share criticism of Metro Transit and hiding their report on former Police Chief Ernest Morales.

Staci & Hutch have found some money in the show budget and have decided to hire a show reporter. Colin Pierce introduces himself and shares his report on the metro transit system, and wonders if the show has impacted any of the riders... Colin Pierce Reports on the Metro Transit System Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Staci & Hutch have found some money in the show budget and have decided to hire a show reporter. Colin Pierce introduces himself and shares his report on the metro transit system, and wonders if the show has impacted any of the riders...Colin Pierce Reports on the Metro Transit System Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Metro Transit has overhauled what their network will look like over the next couple of years, and they are looking for your input! Dive deep into the details with us, and provide official feedback by the end of the day today! Links Network Now project page Move Minnesota's response Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck's Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. This episode was edited and hosted by Ian R Buck, and was transcribed by Stina Neel. Many thanks to our guests Lesley Kandaras, Adam Harrington, and Ian Gaida. We're always looking to feature new voices on the show, so if you have ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@streets.mn. Transcript Find the full transcript on our website.

Nearly a dozen people were arrested yesterday evening after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a building on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.Metro Transit said it's expanding the new Gold Line bus rapid transit route into downtown Minneapolis.This is the evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

David Levy is a candidate for the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority's Board of Directors in District 2. The Transit Authority, also known as Metro, is responsible for running Omaha's bus system, including ORBT and MOBY services. Levy is running against Clarice Dombeck, who was on this show in June. You can hear my conversation with her wherever you get your podcasts. The first elected transit board will have seven nonpartisan members, one for each district. Prior to this year, seats were appointed by the mayor rather than elected. The change is part of Metro's increased budget and expanded regional services. Board responsibilities include determining transit policy, overseeing the budget and handling contracts. David Levy was born in Lincoln, and his family moved to Santa Barbara, California when he was 9. He earned both an undergraduate and master's degree in city planning at the University of California, Berkeley. He spent the first part of his career as a city planner in San Francisco. He earned a law degree from Hastings College of the Law, know known as University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Levy now works as an attorney at the firm Baird Holm LLP, where he represents clients in land use and energy matters. He currently serves as a commissioner of the Omaha Housing Authority and as a member of the Omaha by Design board of directors. Before beginning his legal career, Levy was a city planner for the City and County of San Francisco. Levy also contributed to the City of Omaha's streetcar project. In this episode, Levy and Michael Griffin are talking about how Levy's early interest in architecture led to his career in law and city planning, his vision for transit equity, and how to increase civic engagement in Omaha. Here is my conversation with David Levy. Correction: A previous version of this text misidentified the school from which Levy obtained his law degree. It was Hastings College of the Law. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riversidechats/support

In tonight's news... Metro Transit leaders gave a sneak peek of the new BRT route on Tuesday, as the new service is set to launch next month, The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is looking to the future, hoping to build a new museum on the Capitol Square, Our open records feature, Transparency Talk, adds one more to the team while talking body camera footage and a case before the State Supreme court on quasi-governmental corporations, Plus, what fishing for the Labor Day weekend and the Forward Madison football club competes for the Jägermeister Cup.

8/13 The Mayor starts with seven questions Tim Walz might want to answer regarding his fondness for China. Also, St Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants to raise property taxes another 7.9%! Plus Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:Mayor Carter delivers 2025 budget address for St. PaulNew details explain why Metro Transit police chief was placed on paid leaveNational Polls | FiveThirtyEight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8/13 7 questions Tim Walz might want to answer regarding his fondness for China. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Mayor Carter delivers 2025 budget address for St. Paul New details explain why Metro Transit police chief was placed on paid leave National Polls | FiveThirtyEight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this month's Minneapolis A.I.R. (American Indian Relations) episode, guest host Christine McDonald, American Indian Community Specialist, brings us Damōn Chaplin, City of Minneapolis Commissioner of Health and Ernest Morales, Chief of Metro Transit Police. Learn about how the Minneapolis Health Department and Metro Transit work to make our communities, buses and trains safe, healthy…

NYC native Ernest Morales, III had a tough upbringing.  That upbringing led him to a life of athletics and the NYPD. After a long and distinguished career in the Big Apple, he took his talents to the Twin Cites of Minneapolis & Saint Paul, Minnesota. Learn more about his journey in this episode.

We were able to talk to PWHL Minnesota star Taylor Heise fresh off of her Walter Cup win in Boston Wednesday night and then we played Card DeSharks between Kathy and Rolf. Also do we really need another metro transit AND extra agents?

The bus system is one of the most visible aspects of city infrastructure, and it's one of the most rapidly changing aspects of life in Madison. On today's show, WORT […] The post Update on Metro Transit Redesign and BRT Launch appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Metro Transit, a service of Bi-State Development, may tighten its Call-A-Ride reservations window. Disability rights advocates say that would make existing service gaps even worse. Taulby Roach, President and CEO of Bi-State Development talks about the proposed policy change. Jeanette Mott Oxford, Paraquad Public Policy & Advocacy Manager, and Seyoon Choi, former Parquad Public Policy Intern, also join the conversation to discuss what a local advocacy group has recommended instead.

There's a linear park in Uptown called "the Mall" that functions more like a parking lot. In 2020, after two years of community engagement, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board adopted a long-range plan that transforms some of the Mall's parking area into actual "forested and green space" and includes additional amenities like a community garden. But now that the plan is about to be implemented, a pair of commissioners elected in 2021 appear determined to scrap the plan in the name of public safety. For this conversation, John is joined by Melody Hoffmann of https://southwestvoices.news. We talk about the parking concerns and, more urgently, the public safety concerns being used as cover for the parking concerns; why Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner is recommending against a plan he concedes he has never seen; why a park commissioner would discard years of community engagement in the name of listening to the community; how MPRB ordinance prohibits overnight parking on all parkways, including the Mall, which means the thing they're trying to preserve (24 hour residential parking) is not a legal use to begin with. We're also talking about the latest on the Uber and Lyft saga, now that DFL leaders in the MN House and Senate have come to an agreement with the Minneapolis City Council on pay rates; Metro Transit's new service for disabled riders; and as always some recommendations. Read John's post here: https://wedgelive.com/plan-to-expand-forested-green-space-in-uptown-at-risk-over-parking-concerns/ Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://twitter.com/wedgelive Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

A Lino Lakes City Council meeting Monday night got heated after a development proposal including a mosque was met with both vitriol and support. We heard more from the developer about what's next.Have you noticed more morning birdsong recently? A new book identifies the songs and species of more than 250 Minnesota birds.Tuesday is the last day of National Poetry Month. State Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman joined MPR News to celebrate and read poetry.A Metro Transit bus driver is competing with the best of the best in a international bus “Roadeo.”Plus a new musical highlights a 1930s Chinese-American sister-singing group from the Twin Cities. We talked to the playwright.

The best bus drivers in the country are currently competing at the international level, and that includes Minnesota Metro Transit driver Jeanne. She is in Portland, Ore., for the American Public Transportation Association's International Bus Roadeo.

Metro Transit plans to have 24 non-police agents to enforce light rail fares and rules — but right now, they only have half that number. And the Minnesota State Patrol says the patrol needs an updated headquarters. Currently, the patrol has offices across state, but it says those offices are outdated and far too small. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

It's been a tough time for public transportation. Passengers are slowly coming back to Metro Transit buses and light rail trains after a steep drop during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the average number of riders is still just over half of what it was in 2019, according to Metro Transit. Safety remains a top concern. Passengers in the Twin Cities say it's not unusual to see people openly using drugs or smoking on the trains. Riders and transit staff have been harassed and even assaulted.Reported crimes were up by a third in 2023 compared to 2022, and though assaults are rare and crime has declined in recent months, certain routes continue to attract trouble.In February, a man was shot during a robbery on a light rail train on the Green Line in St. Paul. In early March, a rider was treated for injuries after being stabbed on a Green Line train. Earlier this year, a man died of a drug overdose on the Green Line. He had been found unresponsive when the train pulled into a stop late at night in front of the State Capitol.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two Metro Transit leaders about how the transit system is addressing safety and expanding some routes.Police and security staff have stepped up their presence. More official staff are starting to ride buses and trains, including outreach workers to connect people with services and TRIP agents, who give directions, explain rules and check for fare compliance.Guests:  Lesley Kandaras has served as Metro Transit's general manager since July 2023. She joined the Metropolitan Council in 2012 as a senior project coordinator and in 2019 moved to Metro Transit, a division of the Met Council, to serve as senior manager-policy development.  Ernest Morales III started as Metro Transit police chief at the beginning of 2023. He spent most of his career with the New York City Police Department, including stints as a deputy inspector and as commanding officer in a transit division in the Bronx. Before moving to Minnesota he served as first deputy police commissioner in Mount Vernon.   Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

Last month the city of Minneapolis broke up one of the area's largest homeless camps. More than 100 people had been living in tents and other temporary structures at Camp Nenookaasi for months.The encampment is just one of many signs that an increasing number of people in Minnesota are living without stable shelter. People without housing are also riding Metro Transit buses and trains to find safety and warmth. They're sleeping in out-of-the-way corners of the skyways and living in their cars.  The reasons for the rise in unsheltered people are complex, and government and social services are struggling to respond. Last week, a faith-based organization in Ramsey County announced it would start putting up people in area churches to help house some of the families who are overwhelming Hennepin County's emergency shelter program.MPR News host Angela Davis talks about why we're seeing a rise in visible homelessness and possible solutions.Guests:  Monica Nilsson has operated street outreach, shelter and housing programs in the Twin Cities area for 30 years. She serves on the boards of Trellis, a housing developer and property manager of 5000 units throughout Minnesota, Mile in My Shoes, whose mission is collective transformation through running and reducing social isolation and Peace House.Sgt. Beverly Rodriguez oversees the Metro Transit Police Department's Homeless Action Team. She and three outreach officers patrol buses, trains and transit centers and connect people without shelter to emergency shelter, housing vouchers and other resources.  Milton Manning is a U.S. Navy veteran who once experienced homelessness. He currently serves as a justice consultant for the state's Interagency Council on Homelessness and works at Peace House, a community center serving people sleeping outside and low-income adults in Minneapolis.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

The new Transit Rider Investment Program starts today in the Twin Cities. Agents will ride trains and check fares as part of Metro Transit's broader safety and security action plan. And more details have been released about the Burnsville standoff where three first responders were killed Sunday. Shannon Gooden eventually fired more than 100 rifle rounds at law enforcement and first responders, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.