Better Bus Routes – Route 4
Route 4 is a local bus route providing service in Minneapolis, Richfield, and Bloomington. It operates north-south between Silver Lake Village Shopping Center and Southtown shopping district, primarily along Johnson St. NE, 8th St. SE, Hennepin Ave. S., W. 50th St., Penn Ave. S., and Lyndale Ave. S.
Metro Transit is partnering with the cities of Minneapolis, Richfield, and Bloomington as well as Hennepin County to improve service on Route 4. Changes include:
Consolidating bus stops for up to quarter-mile spacing (see map below for specific bus stop locations)
Relocating select stops past a signalized intersection to reduce delays
Expanding the no-parking zone around select stops to ensure buses can fully pull to the curb at the bus stop
Adjusting the route alignment and schedule
Installing concrete pads to improve accessibility for customers
Installing new shelters at qualifying bus stops
Installing transit signal priority at select intersections along Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis
Adding bus lanes along portions of Hennepin Ave. and 1st Ave. NE in Northeast Minneapolis as part of a Hennepin County-lead project
Changes will be implemented August 17, 2024.
Bus stop changes
Project schedule
Feb./March 2024: Community engagement
Community engagement
Read a summary of engagement on this project
Project contacts
Julie Martinez, Community Outreach CoordinatorJulie.Martinez@metrotransit.org
Media contact
John Komarek, Communications SpecialistJohn.Komarek@metrotransit.org
