Bus rapid transit projects - Home METRO D Line (Chicago/Fremont) Route and Stations Project FAQs Meetings & Events Project Library Subscribe to D Line Update and get project news delivered to your inbox. D Line Fact Sheet Translations: Soomali Español Hmoob Oromo Project Contact Cody Olson cody.olson@metrotransit.org 612-349-7390 DLine@metrotransit.org Media Contact Howie Padilla Public Relations Manager 612-349-7089 office howie.padilla@metrotransit.org
METRO D Line (Chicago-Fremont bus rapid transit) Faster transit is coming to the Route 5 corridor. Metro Transit is planning improvements to the Route 5 corridor with the D Line bus rapid transit project. The METRO D Line will substantially replace Route 5, running primarily on Chicago and Emerson/Fremont avenues. Bus rapid transit brings better amenities, faster service and a more comfortable ride. • Faster, more frequent service • Pre-boarding fare payment for faster stops • Neighborhood-scale stations with amenities • Enhanced security • Larger & specialized vehicles The D Line Fact Sheet has details on these features. Project Schedule 2019-2020: Design of stations and other improvements 2020-2021: Construction (pending full funding)