2021 Meetings and Events
A great opportunity for community members to come together and receive a project update from BLRT staff at upcoming in-person and virtual meetings taking place in July.
The Blue Line Extension Project relies heavily on community voices when making decisions about the project, so make your ideas heard and help chart the future of the Blue Line.
Anyone who requires assistance to participate in these events is invited to contact Blue Line Extension Manager of Public Involvement Sophia Ginis: Sophia.Ginis@metrotransit.org or 651-592-1911. Requests for special assistance should be made at least five business days in advance of the scheduled open house.
Past Events
County Road 81 virtual event Thursday, July 29: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Link
Video
Presentation
Minneapolis virtual event Wednesday, July 28: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Link
Video
Presentation
Brooklyn Park virtual event Thursday, July 22: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Link
Video
Presentation
Full Corridor virtual event Friday, July 23: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Link
Video
Presentation
Robbinsdale open house
- Monday, July 19
- Two Meeting Times: 8:30 – 10:00 AM & 4:30 – 7:00 PM
- United Church of Christ, 4200 Lake Road, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Minneapolis open house
- Tuesday, July 20
- 5:00 – 7:30 PM
- North Regional Library, Meeting Room 205,
- 1315 Lowry Avenue N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
Brooklyn Park house
- Wednesday, July 21
- 5:00 – 7:30 PM
- Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W. Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Crystal open house
- Monday, July 26
- 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Becker Park, 5530 Douglas Drive N., Crystal, MN 55429
Metro Blue Line Extension Community Meeting: Hosted by Metropolitan Council Member Reva Chamblis on Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Presentation (PDF)
Event Flyer
A meeting focused on the Robbinsdale section of the Blue Line Extension Project took place on Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Presentation (PDF)
Video
A meeting focused on the Robbinsdale section of the Blue Line Extension alignment took place on Wedensday, April 28, 2021
Presentation (PDF)
Video
The Blue Line Extension Project hosted an online listening session on Tuesday, March 30 2021 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Presentation (PDF)
Video
The Blue Line Extension Project hosted an online listening session on Tuesday, March 30 2021 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Presentation (PDF)
Video
The Blue Line Extension Project hosted an online listening session on Thursday March 25.
Presentation (PDF)
Video
The Blue Line Extension Project hosted a series of online listening sessions on February 4 - 5, 2021. These virtual meetings allowed community members to hear from project staff about why the project pivoted, the decision making process for a new route, and what can be expected in 2021. Community members had the opportunity to ask questions and share their ideas.
Listening Session Presentation (PDF)
2017 Meetings and Events
West Broadway Reconstruction Between 71st Ave. and 74th Ave.
November 2, 2017
A public open house in Brooklyn Park on the design of West Broadway Avenue reconstruction that was added to the Blue Line Extension project. More information | Printable event flyer [PDF]
Project Update and 60% Design Plans
March and April 2017
A series of public open houses in communities along the Blue Line Extension route, hosted by the Metropolitan Council. These events provided an opportunity to learn about recent progress and the current status of the METRO Blue Line Extension project. More information
Design Update and Early Construction Activities
October 10, 2017
Public open house to provide information about the current status of the light rail project and preview early construction activities in Minneapolis, beginning in Fall 2017. Topics include relocation of the Bassett Creek stormwater tunnel and temporary closure of Olson Memorial Highway, station design and station area planning, and design concepts for overhead catenary system (OCS) poles in the Olson Memorial Highway area. More information
2016 Meetings and Events
Robbinsdale Historic Properties
On December 14, 2016, the Metropolitan Council hosted a neighborhood design consultation on the West Broadway Avenue Residential Historic District in Robbinsdale. More information
November 2016 Station Design Open Houses
These open houses provided an opportunity for the public to review station design concepts and learn about the station design process. More information
LRT Visual Screening between Bass Lake Road and 62nd Avenue
On October 17, 2016, the Blue Line Extension Project and the City of Crystal held an open house and meeting regarding visual screening along the BNSF corridor between Bass Lake Road and 62nd Avenue. More information
LRT Visual Screening between Bass Lake Road and 62nd Avenue
On May 24, 2016, the Blue Line Extension Project and the City of Crystal held a public meeting and open house focusing on visual screening options in the BNSF corridor between Bass Lake Road and 62nd Avenue. More information
Pedestrian crossing options at the planned 63rd Avenue Light Rail Transit Station
On May 9, 2016, the Metropolitan Council and City of Brooklyn Park held a public open house and technical presentation at the Brooklyn Park City Hall. More information
Municipal Consent
On January 19, 2016, the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority held a public open house and joint public hearing at the Minneapolis Central Library in downtown Minneapolis. More information
2015 Meetings and Events
October 2015 Environmental Analysis Open Houses
The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County hosted a series of public open houses in October 2015 for the public to learn about the environmental analysis conducted for the METRO Blue Line Extension light rail transit project. More information
39½ Avenue Railroad Crossing Meeting in Robbinsdale
The METRO Blue Line Extension project hosted a meeting on whether to close the 39½ Avenue railroad crossing. The public was invited to learn more about the proposal, ask questions and provide feedback. Public comments will be considered before making a design recommendation to the City of Robbinsdale and Metropolitan Council. Comments received
July/August 2015 Open Houses
The METRO Blue Line Extension project hosted a series of open houses in July and August 2015 where the public can learn more about the project and provide feedback about proposed stations, parking and pedestrian/bike access. More information
May/June 2015 Open Houses
The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County hosted four open houses to learn about the METRO Blue Line Extension light rail project and provide feedback about the proposed stations and light rail alignment. More information
West Broadway Reconstruction Community Meetings, March 19 and April 7, 2015
The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County hosted community meetings on March 19 and April 7, 2015 to engage the public on potential West Broadway roadway concepts. More information
West Broadway Reconstruction Community Meeting, March 5, 2015
The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County hosted a community meetings on March 5, 2015 to engage the public on potential West Broadway roadway concepts. More information
Station Location Open Houses, February 2015
The Metropolitan Council hosted a community workshop on February 26, 2015 to receive public input on potential locations for LRT stations intended to serve residents of Golden Valley and North Minneapolis. More information