Faster transit is coming to the Route 21 corridor
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2024 construction is underway
Construction in Minneapolis on Lake Street between France Avenue and Hiawatha Avenue started in April 2024.
View the interactive map to see what will be constructed with the METRO B Line project and Lake Street improvements.
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What is the METRO B Line?
The METRO B Line is a planned bus rapid transit line that will provide faster and more reliable transit service in the Route 21 corridor along Lake Street and Marshall and Selby avenues.
Bus rapid transit brings better amenities, faster service and a more comfortable ride.
- Faster, frequent service
- Pay before boarding for faster service
- Neighborhood-scale stations with amenities
- Enhanced security
- Larger & specialized vehicles
Learn more at metrotransit.org/brt or watch a short video.
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Project schedule
- 2020: Project station locations approved
- 2021-2023: Design of stations and other improvements
- Spring 2023: Construction starts on stations and improvements east of Hiawatha Avenue
- Spring 2024: Construction starts on stations and improvements west of Hiawatha Avenue
- June 2025: B Line service begins
Construction Hotline
651-356-6995
Project Contact
Cody Olson
Community Outreach Coordinator
612-248-0642
[email protected]