Central Corridor Transit Service Study

The Central Corridor light-rail project is under construction, expected to open in 2014. It will cover 11 miles, serve 18 stations and connect downtown Minneapolis – and the existing Hiawatha Line – with the University of Minnesota, Midway commercial district, State Capitol complex, downtown St. Paul and neighborhoods in between.

In anticipation of this new line, Metro Transit is reviewing bus service to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. The Central Corridor Transit Service Study will look at development projects and other plans to ensure that transit service meets needs now and in the future.

Affected bus routes in the study area include:
2, 3, 6, 8, 16, 21, 50, 53, 62, 63, 65, 67, 84, 87, 94, 134, 144, 262, 353, 355, 365, 375 and 452

One third of all Metro Transit rides – 86,000 each day – are taken in the study area. And since up to 40 percent of train riders are expected to transfer from buses, timely connections are vital.

Metro Transit is working with the District Councils Collaborative (DCC) of Minneapolis and St. Paul to ensure deep community involvement in this process. DCC is using a Trusted Advocate approach in which community members act as liaisons and reduce cultural and language barriers to effective input. Check back to this page for updates as the study continues.

> Learn more about the Trusted Advocate project

> Existing Conditions Report (20 Mb)

    > Appendix

    > Chapter 1 Introduction Purpose Scope

    > Chapter 2 Existing Route Structure and Service Levels

    > Chapter 3 Analysis of Existing Ridership and Route Performance

    > Chapter 4 Demographics and Land Use

    > Chapter 5 Summary of Deficiencies and Opportunities

    > System Map

> Timeline / Next steps

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