Blue Line Extension coordinated anti-displacement plan taking shape Ensuring the METRO Blue Line Extension serves and benefits people and businesses in the corridor today and for decades to come is a top priority for project partners and staff. May 2, 2024
Blue Line Extension receives $700,000 for station area planning in Minneapolis The Federal Transit Administration has awarded $700,000 to the Metropolitan Council for station area planning for the Blue Line Extension in Minneapolis. May 2, 2024
One-third of all development in the seven-county region is taking place near regional transit investments More than $16 billion has been invested with more than 50,000 housing units developed along transit corridors since 2009. April 11, 2024
METRO Gold Line opening set for March 22, 2025 The state’s first bus rapid transit line to operate primarily within bus-only lanes will connect Woodbury to downtown Saint Paul. April 1, 2024
Common questions: How has community input changed the project? Community voices have played a crucial role in shaping the Blue Line Extension project to date and will continue to drive decisions as the project advances. March 13, 2024
Early ridership and cost data signals Blue Line Extension competitive for federal funding The extension is expected to bring total daily ridership on the METRO Blue Line to more than 30,000 by adding 11,500 to 13,000 daily rides. February 28, 2024
Annual transit ridership grows 16% as bus service expands Transit ridership grew 16% to 48.7 million rides in 2023, the second consecutive year of growth following a pandemic-driven drop, with average weekday ridership at 136,893. February 16, 2024
Common questions: What’s in a 30% design? Project staff are in the process of completing 30% design plans for the METRO Blue Line Extension project for community and city partner review this spring. February 12, 2024