Join us for Opening Day on Dec. 6!
Join us at Minneapolis College, 1415 Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis, as we kick off service on the METRO E Line!
10 a.m. | Ribbon cutting & media event at Minneapolis College
Free E Line rides!
Experience the new E Line for free between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m on Saturday, Dec. 6, sponsored by Minneapolis College.
Metro Transit staff will be present onboard E Line buses to answer customer questions about the new service, schedule, and fare payment.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Community celebration at Minneapolis College featuring:
Family activities & entertainment
- Free commemorative poster (while supplies last)
- Kids art table
- Photo station
- Metro Transit mascot Skip Traffic!
- Community outreach booths
Dec. 6 – Dec. 13 | E Line Passport Adventure
We invite you to be part of the E Line Opening Day celebration by participating in the E Line Passport Adventure — a fun, weeklong activity through the communities along the E Line corridor!
As you ride the E Line, explore local neighborhoods and stop by participating businesses listed below to collect stamps in your E Line Passport. Some businesses may offer special discounts or promotions for passport holders! Collect stamps from three different communities and earn an exclusive prize available from Minneapolis College on Dec. 6 or from Walker Library on Dec. 13.
Pick up your passport on Dec. 6 at the ribbon cutting ceremony at Minneapolis College, or any of these libraries: Linden Hills Library, Walker Library, Minneapolis Central Library, or Arvonne Fraser Library. Celebrate, explore, and connect with the communities along the new E Line!
Print your passport in advance! (NOTE: Large, multipage pdf file)
| Passport Partner |
Location |
Nearest E Line Station |
| Arvonne Fraser Library |
1222 4th St. SE, Mpls. |
University-4th St. & 15th Ave. Station |
| The Book House in Dinkytown |
1316 4th St. SE, Suite 201, Mpls. |
University-4th St. & 15th Ave. Station |
| Fletcher’s Ice Cream & Café |
306 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. |
4th St. & Central Station |
| Minneapolis Central Library |
300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. |
Hennepin & 3rd/4th St. Station |
| Minneapolis College |
1415 Hennepin Ave. S, Mpls. |
Hennepin & Spruce/Laurel Station |
| Walker Art Center |
725 Vineland Place, Mpls. |
Hennepin & Groveland Station |
| Uptown Natural Care Center |
2201 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. |
Hennepin & Franklin Station |
| Namaste Cafe |
2512 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. |
Hennepin & 25th St. Station |
| Fit 1st Running |
2327 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. |
Hennepin & 25th St. Station |
| The UPS Store Uptown |
2801 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. |
Uptown Transit Station |
| True North Studio Uptown |
3001 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. |
Uptown Transit Station |
| Walker Library |
2880 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. |
Uptown Transit Station |
| CycleBar Uptown MPLS |
2927 Girard Ave. S., Mpls. |
Uptown Transit Station |
| Shop My Closet |
3001 Hennepin Ave. S., #1150, Mpls. |
Uptown Transit Station |
| Comma, A Bookshop |
4250 Upton Ave. S., Mpls. |
Sheridan & 43rd St. Station |
| Linden Hills Library |
2900 W. 43rd St., Mpls. |
Sheridan & 43rd St. Station |
| Pershing Recreation Center |
2623 W. 48th St., Mpls. |
Sheridan & 43rd St. Station |
| France 44 |
4351 France Ave. S., Mpls. |
France & 44th St. Station |
| Wedge Co-op Linden Hills |
3815 Sunnyside Ave. S., Mpls. |
France & 47th St. Station |
| The Corner Cafe |
3812 W. 50th St., Mpls. |
France & 50th St. Station |
| Vivront Kitchen Knife Shop |
4948 France Ave. S., Edina |
France & 50th St. Station |
| Edina Mann Theatre |
3911 W. 50th St., Edina |
France & 50th St. Station |
| Studiiyo23 |
3929 Market St., Edina |
France & 50th St. Station |
Other events along the E Line on Dec. 6:
• Cranberry Crawl at Kowalski’s Uptown Market – 2440 Hennepin Ave. S., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• 50th & France Gingerbread Contest at 3924 W. 50th St., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Find more information about the E Line