Years of work ended June 5 when the new stairway-elevator tower connecting the St. Paul skyway to street-level transit at the METRO Green Line’s Central Station opened to the public.…
Day: July 10, 2014
Charlie Smith Award winners is a meaningful honor
Nominations for the 2014 Access Press Charlie Smith Award are due by 5 p.m. Friday, August 15. The award honors Minnesota individuals and organizations that provide outstanding service and…
Changes come to Metro Mobility
Changes are coming, now and in the future, to Metro Mobility. Two service-related changes took effect July 1. These changes affect the “no show” practices and maximum ride times. A third change slated…
Olmstead anniversary is reminder of past struggles, gains
The Olmstead decision is considered by many people to be the most important legal victory for people with disabilities. It celebrated its 15th anniversary last month. On June 22, 1999,…
Editor's Column - July 2014
I’m enjoying the summer, in between rainstorms. This past month has been the wettest in years throughout the state, and the Mississippi River was past flood stage in downtown St.…