The METRO Gold Line will connect communities
The METRO Gold Line is a new 10-mile-long bus rapid transit (BRT) route that will bring frequent, all-day service connecting St. Paul, Maplewood, Landfall, Oakdale, and Woodbury. Construction of the Gold Line has begun, and the line is expected to begin providing service in 2025 once complete. Although the line is not yet operational, communities have already begun seeing growth.
History of the METRO Gold Line
The Gold Line, first planned in 2010, began construction in fall 2022 to address congestion in the east metro. Funded by public and private partners, the project involved significant community input, much of it gathered online during the pandemic. Once complete, the Gold Line will connect residents to jobs, homes, businesses, and essential services across the region.
Communities invest in amenities and connections where we build transit.
$111 million is planned for schools, churches, and other community spaces and amenities along the Gold Line. That investment will connect residents with parks and green spaces, walking and biking paths, public facilities, and more public and institutional development along the Gold Line.
When the Gold Line is operational, communities will be mobilized. However, communities are finding new places to shop, work, live, and play because of development along the line. Development along the Gold Line is enriching our already vibrant communities. Learn more about the METRO Gold Line.
Notes: Information based on data from the 2023 development trends report. 2024 data will be available soon. Market forces will impact when developments open. For more information, view the full development trends report or contact the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) office at TOD@metrotransit.org.