Feb 25, 2021 - Economy
Public transit plummets in Twin Cities amid pandemic
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Public transit use across the metro plummeted amid the pandemic, as remote work and fear of enclosed spaces kept people from boarding buses and trains.
By the numbers: Overall ridership dropped 53% in 2020, per new figures from the Metropolitan Council.
- Light rail and the Northstar trains, both used by workers commuting downtown, saw some of the biggest declines.
The big picture: Cities across the nation are facing an "existential" crisis when it comes to bringing riders back to pre-pandemic levels.
