Franklin Avenue Station Renovation
Metro Transit is seeking feedback from the community to help guide the upcoming renovation of the METRO Blue Line's Franklin Avenue Station. We want to hear directly from the people who live, work, and travel in the area about what’s most important to you.
The Franklin Avenue Station renovation project is part of the Renew the Blue system restoration initiative and will help it remain a safe, reliable, and affordable transit option for many years to come!
Your input will help us understand community priorities — such as safety, accessibility, comfort, design features, and connections to nearby destinations — and ensure that improvements at the station reflect your needs and values.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Franklin Station Community Survey and share your ideas about what you’d like to see at the station. Your feedback will play an important role in shaping the final design. Thank you in advance!
Franklin Avenue Station Open House!
Please join us to help shape the future of the METRO Blue Line's Franklin Avenue Station!
Franklin Avenue Station opened in 2004 and is undergoing a major renovation to address aging infrastructure, frequent elevator outages, worn components, and community safety concerns.
The Franklin Avenue Station Renovation project aims to modernize the station, enhancing its service to the community through improved accessibility, a better customer experience, reduced maintenance, and increased connectivity. As part of this effort, we are working with the community to assure the stations design reflects the neighborhood and the people it serves.
Design began in Fall 2025, and construction is scheduled to begin February 2027, lasting through December 2027.
During this event, you'll have an opportunity to view proposed station designs and share feedback on your priorities and preferences. There will be no formal presentation, attendees can arrive anytime during the event.
Franklin Station Renovation Open House
Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
We look forward to seeing you there!
Explore the latest design concepts for Franklin Avenue Station
What’s being done?
Planning has begun for a major renovation of the METRO Blue Line’s Franklin Avenue Station. Franklin Avenue Station is located in the heart of south Minneapolis and had an average of 1,000 daily boardings in 2024 with dependable all-day activity since its opening in 2004.
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to provide more reliable, safe, and consistent access between the platform and improve the overall customer experience.
We will achieve this by improving:
- cleanliness
- station comfort
- station visibility
- wayfinding/signage
- lighting
- feelings of personal safety
Renovations will reduce the daily resources needed to keep the station in good condition by supporting staff with enhanced on-site maintenance equipment.
Scope
This renovation will include both elevator towers, stairs, and all platform elements (shelters, canopy, benches, etc.). The use of durable, energy-efficient materials will help extend the life of the station and increases sustainability. Also, look for new signage for improved wayfinding to connections. We're working to assure the station's design reflects the neighborhood and people it serves.
Timing
Design began in Fall 2025, and construction is scheduled to begin February 2027, lasting through December 2027.
Project Contact
Kevin Murray
Sr. Outreach Specialist
[email protected]
Get involved! We will incorporate community input for this project. We want to hear from you! Help shape a station that serves you better.
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