Project Facts

Numbers, Dates and Frequently Asked Questions

Project at a Glance

Service began June 14, 2014 as the METRO Green Line
An eleven-mile route that connects downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul by way of the University of Minnesota and University Avenue
Eighteen new stations, plus five stations shared with the Blue Line (Hiawatha LRT) in downtown Minneapolis
Total project budget of $957 million, funded by a combination of federal, state and local sources
Projected ridership of over 40,000 weekday boardings in 2030
More than 5,500 construction, engineering and other workers have been employed on the Project
Operations and Maintenance Facility located in downtown St. Paul
Forty-seven new Light Rail Vehicles were built
Heavy construction began in 2010 and ended in 2012
More than 12,000 tons of rail were required for the project

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The history of the METRO Green Line began with initial environmental studies in 2001. Learn more about the history of the METRO Green Line.

Transportation

Metropolitan Council awards systems contract for Southwest LRT
Aldridge-Parsons Joint Venture is experienced working on LRT corridors, having performed the systems work on Central Corridor LRT (METRO Green Line).
Transportation

Commuters, business leaders and local elected officials speak out for enhanced transit
At a busy park-and-ride in the west metro, leaders say investments in transit will strengthen Twin Cities and entire state.