Gold Line Grand Opening March 22
Join us at Woodlane Park & Ride in Woodbury and at Sun Ray Park & Ride in St. Paul as we kick off service on the METRO Gold Line. Be among the first to ride!
Learn more about the Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Community Celebrations and Free Rides on the Gold Line!
Service begins March 22
Service for Gold Line BRT will begin on March 22, 2025! Metro Transit is excited to introduce this new route to the east metro.
Upon opening, METRO Gold Line will operate on a long-term detour due to the Kellogg/3rd Street bridge project. Union Depot & Sibley/Wacouta Station will be closed during the long-term detour. See the map below for the routing details and stay tuned for more updates related to opening day activities.
METRO Gold Line Extension
To enhance regional mobility, the METRO Gold Line, opening on time and under budget, will be extended to downtown Minneapolis. In 2027, Gold Line service will allow people to travel more efficiently between some of the region’s top destinations.
The Gold Line Extension will bring new, enhanced stations to I-94 and Snelling Avenue. In Minneapolis, the Gold Line Extension would use existing bus rapid transit stations on 7th and 8th streets, and bring customers as far as the METRO Green Line Extension’s Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station in Minneapolis. Learn more about the extension project.
METRO Gold Line project
METRO Gold Line bus rapid transit will connect people across the region to job centers, housing options, transit stations and key destinations in the Interstate 94 corridor. The planned 10-mile bus rapid transit line will connect St. Paul, Maplewood, Landfall, Oakdale, and Woodbury generally along I-94.
Gold Line will be Minnesota's first bus rapid transit line that operates primarily within bus-only lanes. These lanes are dedicated only to transit buses, and will be constructed generally north of and near I-94. Gold Line will be built with several features to ensure a comfortable ride and fast service:
- Frequent, all-day service in both directions
- Pre-boarding fare payment for faster stops
- Access to Park & Ride lots in St. Paul, Oakdale, and Woodbury
- Real-time arrival and departure information
- Heated shelters, lighting, and security features
The Gold Line Fact Sheet has more information on these features.
Guideway Safety
With the project almost complete, neighborhoods and daily routes may look a little different. The following safety reminders are meant to keep all road users safe when interacting with the Gold Line route.
- Pedestrians and bicyclists are advised to use the sidewalks and shared trails along the route. The Gold Line guideway is dedicated for use by Gold Line buses only.
- Motorists are also not allowed to use the guideway, typically denoted by red paint. The guideway was built specifically to help Gold Line BRT buses move quickly from one station to the next, and other motorists using the guideway will disrupt service.
Motorists may also notice new bar signals (also known as transit signals) along the service route. These white vertical and horizontal signals indicate to bus drivers, to either stop or continue through an intersection, and help safely manage local traffic and bus operations travel where they intersect.
Schedule
In 2025, fencing and signage are being installed throughout the project corridor over the winter. Construction crews will continue working over the winter on station platforms and remaining construction items. Metro Transit will turn on and test station amenities over the winter. Remaining landscaping work will occur in spring 2025.
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Liz Jones
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