Community Connections

The METRO Blue Line Extension will extend the existing Blue Line light rail from downtown Minneapolis northwest, serving North Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, and surrounding areas. It will serve some of our region’s most diverse communities, better connecting people to our regional transit system, opening new opportunities and key destinations for employment, education, healthcare, culture, recreation, and so much more.

Light rail service in these communities will provide an affordable and reliable transportation option, greatly increasing mobility and access to opportunities and destinations in communities with high numbers of households who don’t own a car and rely on transit to meet everyday needs.

Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park Library: The location that opened in 2016 with new art and meeting rooms offers a wide range of spaces and services in a beautiful building twice as large as the previous library.

North Hennepin Community College (NHCC): NHCC is an affordable community college with programs that fit a variety of lifestyles and interests.

Crystal

Bass Lake Road: Bass Lake Road and Becker Park in Crystal offer an enhanced streetscape experience for pedestrians and businesses and have become destinations for neighbors to come together.

Robbinsdale

Downtown Robbinsdale: West Broadway Avenue offers a small-town feel with shopping districts, local restaurants, parks, and trails. The Blue Line Extension knits together multiple commercial intersections along the historic Main Street.

North Memorial Health Hospital: Having North Memorial Health Hospital on the line offers a new connection for its 6,000 current and future employees and improved regional access to world-class health care.

Minneapolis

West Broadway: West Broadway is the cultural and commercial heart of North Minneapolis, home to iconic Northside institutions and beloved Black-owned businesses.

Minneapolis North Loop: Minneapolis North Loop is located within the historic Warehouse District where residents and visitors come for sports, nightlife, restaurants, and shopping.

Existing Blue Line and Green Line light rail

MSP Airport: MSP is one of the busiest and largest airports in the Midwest. It is located 10 miles south of Minneapolis and 10 miles south of Saint Paul, connecting residents of the Twin Cities to locations around the world.

Mall of America: Recognized as the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States and one of the most visited tourist attractions on the globe, the Mall of America has more than 500 stores, 60 restaurants, an amusement park, and more.

Saint Paul: Minnesota's capital city is rich with culture between its great restaurants, museums, theaters, sports venues, and parks. You can get to Saint Paul by making a quick connection from the Blue Line to the Green Line in downtown Minneapolis.