10/07/2026
September was a busy month at Metro.
From behind-the-scenes work to community outreach, our team stayed focused on supporting our riders, improving our system, and connecting with the community.
Metro provided 168,523 rides in September, helping connect people across our community to work, school, appointments, shopping, and more.
Behind the Scenes
- Our maintenance team conducted maintenance and repairs on approximately 200 vehicles, including buses and Share Vans.
- Team members continued repairing and maintaining bus shelters throughout the system.
- Crews worked to remove graffiti and keep bus stops clean and welcoming for riders.
- We added two new benches at bus stops to help improve rider comfort.
- Metro employees participated in WMU Leadership: Shared Values training to strengthen teamwork and connection across our organization.
Community Outreach
- We connected with students and community members at WMU Bronco Bash.
- We connected with riders at the Portage Zhang Farmers Market.
- Our team continued providing rider education and information about Metro service.
- We welcomed new employees to the Metro team.
Thank you to our employees, riders, and community partners for helping make September a productive and meaningful month at Metro. We appreciate everyone who continues to help us move our community forward.
