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MetCouncilNews

  1. We’re on Facebook! facebook.com/metropolitanco…. Please “like” us and make sure to spread the word to your followers.
  2. MT @metrotransitmn: Buses replace light rail b/t Franklin Ave & Target Field stations this wknd. Starts 6:30 PM today ow.ly/bisVs
  3. RT @metrotransitmn: Hey, @minnesotalynx fans. Your game-day ticket can get you a free ride on buses & light rail. ow.ly/ba3dm
  4. MT @metrotransitmn @grandoldday: Download a FREE bus/light rail Ride Pass at ow.ly/bhvoC to get to & from #GrandOldDay on Sunday!
  5. Job Opportunity: .Net/Web Applications Developer - REPOST. Apply by June 5. bit.ly/JvEUmP
  6. We launch our Facebook page tomorrow! Stay tuned for links.
  7. RT @metrotransitmn: There’s still time to sign up for the Commuter Challenge. This year’s Challenge ends June 30. ow.ly/ba318
  8. Did u know there was almost a 2nd int'l airport built in Ham Lake? Find out more on our #FB Timeline when we launch Friday.
  9. RT @metrotransitmn: Rte 55 buses to replace light-rail trains b/t Franklin Ave. & Target Field stations this weekend. ow.ly/bdADC
  10. Our Facebook page goes live at the end of the week with photos, videos and more. Check it out!
  11. RT @metrotransitmn: Save big on every commute by matching online w/ carpoolers who live & work near you. ow.ly/aLUL8
  12. @mayortabke Thanks for theRT!
  13. RT @metrotransitmn: Headed to the game? Take Metro Transit for an easy ride to Target Field. ow.ly/azq8i Go @Twins!
  14. RT @twinwestchamber: Local Chambers Back SW LRT Grant Request - St. Louis Park, MN Patch stlouispark.patch.com/articles/local…
  15. @itssofriday Thanks for the RT!
  16. MT @metrotransitmn: @grandoldday: Download a FREE bus/light rail Ride Pass at ow.ly/bdNas to get to & from #GrandOldDay on Sunday!
  17. We’re adding lots of photos to our Facebook page. “Like” us when we launch on Friday.
  18. Job Opportunity: Electronics Repair Technician, Metro Transit – REPOST. Apply by 6/4. bit.ly/HiCbdI
  19. RT @metrotransitmn: If you’ve signed up for the Commuter Challenge, don’t forget to track your trips every week. ow.ly/azq5N
  20. Come splash away the holiday weekend at the new Como Regional Park Pool. ow.ly/ba32m Opens for the 1st time tomorrow.