Faster transit is coming to the Route 5 corridor.
Construction of the METRO D Line bus rapid transit (BRT) project began in March 2021 and is continuing in 2022. The D Line will substantially replace Route 5 with fast, frequent, and all-day service.
Watch a video about the D Line and what to expect from construction.
This 18-mile line will connect neighborhoods and destinations in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, Richfield, and Bloomington. 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 Route and Stations page has more details on each station.
D Line Fact Sheet
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Project schedule
2018: Project station locations approved
2019-2020: Design of stations and other project related improvements
Spring 2021: Construction starts and continues into 2022
Late 2022: Anticipated opening of the D Line
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Project Contacts
North Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center
Joanna Hubbard-Rivera
Community Outreach Coordinator
612-597-5222
South Minneapolis, Richfield and Bloomington
Cody Olson
Community Outreach Coordinator
Media Contact
Laura Baenen
Senior Communications Specialist
Laura.Baenen@metrotransit.org
612-269-4365 cell