B Line Project

Faster transit is coming to the Route 21 corridor

 

B Line map image showing route from Lake & France to downtown St. Paul via Lake, Marshall, and Selby. The map is highlighted for construction between France and Hiawatha

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B Line service begins on Saturday, June 14, 2025

Major construction on the B Line was completed in December 2024, with all future B Line stations currently in use by Route 21 and other local routes. 

Throughout the winter and spring 2025, crews will be working at B Line stations and on Lake Street, Marshall Avenue, and Selby Avenue to complete final tasks on stations and complete line testing. These tasks include: 

  • Painting of crosswalks, driving lanes, bus-only lanes  

  • Sidewalk patching  

  • Grass planting  

  • Installing pylons and fare collection equipment  

  • Lighting and other electrical work  

  • Cleanup activities   

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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 Contact
Alyssia Bell
Community Outreach Coordinator
612-474-4753
[email protected]