Metro Blue Line Extension

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The METRO Blue Line Extension light rail transit project will extend the existing Blue Line from Target Field Station northwest to Brooklyn Park and connect communities along the way.

Latest project news

BLE releases 60% design plans 

The Blue Line Extension project is rolling out updated design plans. Now at the 60% design level, these plans include refined details for: 

• Traffic lanes, sidewalks, and access   
• Site plans for park-and-rides   
• Traffic plans  
• Environmental mitigation measures  
• Intersection design   
• Other design details 

View the 60% design plans.
 

Federal transit administration signs off on Blue Line Extension environmental review 

The Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit project has reached a major milestone with the conclusion of the federal environmental review process. The Federal Transit Administration published an Amended Record of Decision (AROD) following comprehensive review of the project’s environmental findings and proposed strategies to address environmental, economic, and social impacts. This approval follows several years of in-depth environmental studies and community engagement and allows the project to advance to final design phases, funding application, and construction. Read more about the AROD and what it means for the future of the project. 

New video series will examine and explain the Blue Line Extension project 

With 13.4 miles and 13 stations, there is a lot happening as the Blue Line Extension project moves through the design and engineering process.  A new video series is launching to help you track the project, answer questions, and direct you to important assistance and resources.  

Making Tracks with Nkongo will unpack the issues that are impacting the project’s design, as well as the community feedback that is shaping how the project will be built, and how it will serve you.  Check out the latest video below, and visit the METRO Blue Line Extension YouTube Chanel to see project visualizations and personal stories about this exciting new project.  

How has community input impacted design?  

Wondering how community input has changed the project through the different design milestones? Check out our recent newsletter.

Upcoming meetings and events 

Find upcoming community meetings and events where project staff will be.

BLE DREAM Regional Summit  
Saturday, October 4 | 9am-2pm    
UROC  
2001 Plymouth Avenue North  
Minneapolis, MN 55411 
Flyer | Sign-up here 

Quarter 4 Community Update Meeting 
Thursday, November 20 | 5-7pm   
Crystal Community Center – Crystal Room 
4800 Douglas Drive North   
Crystal, MN 55429 

Visit the Community Meetings and Events page.

Project overview video 

2025 will be a big year for the METRO Blue Line Extension project. Project staff will be working on more detailed plans for local review and approval, and we'll be out in community in more ways than ever, connecting with residents and businesses as we work together to advance this generational transit investment for corridor communities. Read about what's next in 2025.

Interactive map

Our interactive map has been updated as of September 2025 to reflect 60% design plans

Open a larger version of the map to explore. The map is supported in Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari browsers.

About the Blue Line Extension