Public involvement has helped shape the design of the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT) project through comments on proposed plans and discussion of engineering options. The Metropolitan Council and project partners, including cities along the route, have hosted numerous workshops, open houses, and other events that involved community residents in the design process.
July & August Construction Walking Tours
Our next round of construction walking tours will take place in July and August. Tour dates and locations are listed below. Attendance is limited to 15 participants per tour. Participants must be able to walk on uneven terrain and for at least one mile. Additionally, please be aware that tours involving the LRT tunnels includes entry into enclosed and confined spaces. Those with sensitivities to confined spaces or claustrophobia should not sign up for the tours involving tunnels.
Are you a member of a group that would like to arrange a walking, biking or driving tour? Reach out to Community Outreach Coordinator Diane Anastos at [email protected] to arrange a time that fits your group’s schedule and topic of interest.
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Bike tour postponement
The Friday, July 19 public bike tour has been POSTPONED due to staff illness.
We are rescheduling this tour for Tuesday, August 6, 1-3 PM. The tour information will be updated on the Project’s Meeting and Events page. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on the rescheduled date. Reach out to David Davies at [email protected] with any questions about this event.
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Beltline Boulevard Station (St. Louis Park)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Participants will tour the Beltline Boulevard LRT Station area including freight and LRT rail and station elements, and adjacent connections and improvements to the South Cedar Lake Trail.
Blake Road Station (Hopkins)
Friday, July 26, 2024: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Participants will tour the Blake Road Station area, including the station, park-and-ride area as well as the newly opened Blake Road trail underpass for the South Cedar Lake Trail.
City West Station and Hwy 62 LRT Tunnel (Eden Prairie)
Saturday, July 27, 2024: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Participants will tour the City West LRT Station including the station and park-and-ride area as well as the Highway 62 LRT tunnel.
Opus Station and Hwy 62 LRT Tunnel (Minnetonka)
Saturday, July 27, 2024: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Participants will explore the three bridge structures and their unique functions and construction histories near Smetana Drive: the Minnetonka-Hopkins Bridge, and the Smetana and Feltl bridges.
NOTE: The Opus and City West tours are very similar in that they both focus on a station and a walk through the Highway 62 Tunnel. Please sign up for only one of those tours.
Kenilworth LRT Tunnel East Segment (Minneapolis)
NOTE: Both tours are identical. Please only sign up for one tour.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday, August 2, 2024: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Participants will view construction activities at the Kenilworth LRT Tunnel site, starting above ground at Cedar Lake Parkway and head toward the east heading of the tunnel. It is anticipated that the group will be able to enter the interior of the tunnel.
Click here to register for a tour!