PTS in the News
University lifts mask mandates on transit services
MN Daily - April 20, 2022 - As of Monday, the University of Minnesota ended its mask mandate on transit services according to a statement from the University’s Parking and Transportation Services website.
Gabel discusses UMN bus crash at Acadia, $900 million budget request
MN Daily - April 19, 2022 - In an interview with the Minnesota Daily on Monday, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel responded to the recent University bus crash at Acadia Cafe and explained the University’s decision to request more than $900 million in funding from the state legislature.
Acadia moves forward following UMN bus crash
MN Daily - April 12, 2022 - After a University of Minnesota branded bus crashed in Acadia Cafe on March 15, the restaurant leadership is figuring out how to reopen and pay workers, and staff feel frustrated with the minimal response from the University.
MSA pushes for Universal Transit Passes
MN Daily - March 23, 2022 - The University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Student Association (MSA) is working towards granting UMN students Universal Transit Passes next semester, according to the MSA Infrastructure Committee. Universal Transit Pass would allow University students to ride the metro train and bus for free.
U of M bus crashes into a restaurant building in Minneapolis
MPR - March 15, 2022 - Minneapolis fire officials say a landmark West Bank building was badly damaged when a University of Minnesota bus crashed into it Tuesday afternoon.
Star Tribune - March 13, 2022 - For transit users, motorists, business owners and anybody else who has thoughts about Metro Transit's plans for a rapid bus line that would run along Hennepin Avenue, the time to speak up is now.
University Parking and Transportation Services work to improve campus bus system
MN Daily - March 3, 2022 - The University of Minnesota Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is improving the GopherTrip app, following student concerns of buses running off-schedule and inaccuracy on the app.
Minnesota’s winters are no match for bicycle lovers
MN Daily - January 28, 2022 - Minnesota’s snow and ice-filled winters are no match for bicycle lovers across the metro.
$818 million in federal funds to support Minnesota public transportation
MN Daily - December 12, 2021 - Minnesota will receive about $818 million for public transportation over five years, which is expected to include investments in electric buses, despite lower ridership over the past year.
Senior class projects call attention to bike safety on UMN campus
MN Daily - December 5, 2021 - University of Minnesota community members may have seen new bike signs around campus starting in mid-November at high traffic intersections calling attention to bikes and pedestrians.
As Turkeys Take Over Campus, Some Colleges Are More Thankful Than Others
New York Times - November 25, 2021 - They are lounging next to bike racks and outside dorms.
Gopher Chauffeur faces staff shortage upon reopening this Fall
November 21, 2021 - Boynton Health’s Gopher Chauffeur is back operating after suspending its service in March 2020 due to COVID-19. Despite facing the challenge of a staff shortage, Gopher Chauffeur continues to operate as they hope to gain more student employees.
Pandemic causes confusion in parking access to graduate students
MN Daily - November 19, 2021 - As the recent Council of Graduate Students (COGS) meeting on Oct. 14 got underway, there was some tension regarding the speed of University of Minnesota’s leadership to address parking issues, which graduate students say has impacted their work at the University.
U of M study shows how small changes can make big improvements to pedestrian safety
FOX9 - November 9, 2021 - A study released this week by researchers at the University of Minnesota Department of Mechanical Engineering shows how low-cost reminders to drivers about pedestrian safety can lead to more drivers yielding.
Full fares have returned to Metro Transit
Star Tribune - November 1, 2021 - Metro Transit bus and light-rail riders began paying full fares Monday after paying just $1 per ride for the past two months.
The Plight of Transit in 2021
StreetsMN blog - November 1, 2021 - I used to post a Quarterly Transit report, but that stopped with the onset of the pandemic.
