Foggy Morning on Cedar Lake Trail Near Bryn Mawr Station
September 2026 —
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Swag From the Green Line Extension Announcement at Louisiana Station
September 2026 —
Cyclist Passes Metro Transit Test Train at Cedar Lake Trail Tunnel
September 2026 —
Passengers Boarding a Green Line Train at Louisiana Station
September 2026 —
Nadia Mohamed Announces Green Line Opening Date at Louisiana Station
September 2026 —
Marion Greene Speaks at Louisiana Station Green Line Event
September 2026 —
“Metro Transit Is Moving Forward” Hoodie at Green Line Announcement
September 2026 —
Speaker Announces Green Line Extension Opening at Louisiana Station
September 2026 —
Unveiling the Green Line Extension’s June 2027 Opening Date
September 2026 —
Catenary Lines Curve Through the Kenilworth Corridor at Night
September 2026 —
Yard Sign Teases METRO Green Line Extension Opening Date
September 2026 —
Test Train 313A Approaches Royalston Station on the Green Line Extension
August 2026 —
Test Train 313A on the Green Line Extension Near Royalston Avenue
August 2026 —
Test Train 313A Departs Royalston Station on the Green Line Extension
August 2026 —
Test Train Crosses Above West Lake Street Station at Night
June 2026 —
Metro Transit Train Testing in Minneapolis
May 2026 —
Stenciled “2-2768T” Tie Plate for Southwest LRT Car CS2788
May 2026 —
Midtown Greenway painting, Minneapolis
May 2026 —
Snow Falling Over New Minneapolis Train Station
December 2025 — Really pretty snow tonight in Minneapolis. Here's the new West Lake Street train station, with the orange still continuing to grow on me. I'm not there yet.. but getting closer.
Rail Crossing Sign at Bassett Creek Valley Station at Night
November 2025 — Lit up Bassett Creek Valley Station in Minneapolis. The new train station is part of the Southwest LRT Green Line extension operated by Metro Transit.
West Lake Street Station LRT Construction at Night
November 2025 — West Lake Street Station is part of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Green Line Extension), an extension of Meto Transit's Green Line LRT.
Aurora Borealis Over West 21st Street Station in Minneapolis
November 2025 — Vivid northern lights over the West 21st Street train station in Minneapolis.
Southwest LRT Line Under Construction Near Bde Maka Ska in Fall
October 2025 — The new rails of the Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension. Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Cedar Lake.
First Southwest LRT vehicle tests Kenilworth Tunnel
October 2025 — First light rail vehicle through the Kenilworth tunnel. This morning Metro Transit towed a light rail vehicle through the line for the first time doing basic clearance testing. Construction on the green line extension began in 2018 and is set to open to passengers in 2027.
“Opens 2027” Test Train Crosses the Kenilworth Channel Bridge
October 2025 — Light rail vehicle on the bridge at the Kenilworth Channel. This morning Metro Transit towed a light rail vehicle through the line for the first time doing basic clearance testing. Construction on the green line extension began in 2018 and is set to open to passengers in 2027.
Southwest LRT train tests at West Lake Street Station, Minneapolis
October 2025 — Light rail vehicle leaves the West Lake Street Station for the first time. This morning Metro Transit towed a light rail vehicle through the line for the first time doing basic clearance testing. Construction on the green line extension began in 2018 and is set to open to passengers in 2027.
Green Line Extension Train at SouthWest Station
October 2025 —
Light Rail Train 108B at Southwest Station Platform
October 2025 —
Metro Transit Train 108B Arrives at SouthWest Station
October 2025 —
Light Rail Clearance Testing at W 21st Street Station
October 2025 — Metro Transit light rail vehicle at the W 21st Street Station in Minneapolis for the very first time. This morning Metro Transit towed a light rail vehicle through the line for the first time doing basic clearance testing. Construction on the green line extension began in 2018 and is set to open to passengers in 2027.
Sunflowers Surround a New Bench on the Cedar Lake Trail
October 2025 — New bench installed on the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. The trail was rebuilt following construction of the new green line extension light rail project.
Light Rail Testing at Sunset on the Green Line Extension
October 2025 — Siemens Type III S700 with Light Rail Happening Now testing wrap. The train car will be part of the new Southwest LRT Green Line Extension set to open in 2017.
Midtown Greenway Lake Street Light Rail Station
September 2025 — Construction on the Lake Street Station of the new light rail line in Minneapolis. The Green Line is being extended to Eden Prairie.
Evening Bike Ride Past Bryn Mawr Station Construction
July 2025 —
Bryn Mawr Station at Dusk During Green Line Extension Construction
July 2025 —
Midtown Greenway and Light Rail Construction in Minneapolis
July 2025 —
Light Rail Train Leaving the Minneapolis Skyline at Dusk
July 2025 — A Metro Transit train heading out of Downtown Minneapolis during a July 2025 sunset.
Lake Street Station, Minneapolis
June 2025 — Canadian wildfire smoke making downtown skyline barely visible from the Lake Street Station.
Green Line Platform at Hynes Convention Center Station
April 2025 — MBTA Green Line train platform at Hynes Convention Center.
Minneapolis Light Rail Train on Hennepin Avenue at Night
April 2025 — A light rail train moves towards the Warehouse District/Hennepin Ave station on a warm spring evening.
Bryn Mawr Station Platform Under Construction at Dusk
March 2025 — Sunset behind Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis. The train station will be used by the Metro Transit green line extension.
Riders Board a Blue Line Train at Cedar-Riverside Station
March 2025 — A Blue Line train at the Cedar Riverside stop in Minneapolis.
Royalston Ave/Farmers Market Station Construction, Minneapolis
October 2024 —
Kenilworth LRT Tunnel Construction, Minneapolis June 2024
June 2024 — The half mile Kenilworth LRT tunnel, part of the new Green Line train extension, tonight as storms move through just north of Minneapolis. (Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis June 2024)
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline and Stadium at Dusk
June 2024 — The views from the new Green Line Extension are going to be pretty great! Like this one between Royalston/Farmers Market Station and Target Field Station.
Metro Transit and Minnesota Vikings
May 2024 — Metro Transit’s Light Rail Support Facility on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis. The facility is home the staff and equipment for the Green Line.
New Metro Transit Green Line Train
May 2024 — A new Green Line train that's currently running on the Blue Line at the Metro Transit’s Light Rail Support Facility on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis. The facility is home the staff and equipment for the Green Line.
Metro Transit Light Rail Train
May 2024 — Metro Transit’s Light Rail Support Facility on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis. The facility is home the staff and equipment for the Green Line.
Minneapolis Warehouse District Nightlife, Light Rail Station
May 2024 — Outside nightclubs in downtown Minneapolis.
Night Mural of “Welcome” Greetings Near Cedar-Riverside Station
April 2024 — A new mural at the Cedar Riverside LRT train station in South Minneapolis.
Warehouse District/Hennepin LRT Crowds, April 6
April 2024 — Large crowds waiting for trains on April 6th. Crowds filled downtown Minneapolis after Fall Out Boy, Chris Stapleton and a Twins game earlier in the night.
Bassett Creek Valley LRT Station nears completion in Minneapolis
March 2024 — The new Bassett Creek Valley Station connection to Van White Memorial Boulevard looking nice as it nears completion. Only a few more years before you'll be able to catch a train here... (Minneapolis, March 2024)
TRIP Outreach and riders at Warehouse District/Hennepin Station
March 2024 — TRIP Outreach and riders at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Ave Station in downtown Minneapolis. March 2024.
Track 1 at Miller Station in Gary, Indiana
February 2024 —
Prospect Park Station at Night on the Green Line
January 2024 — The Prospect Park light rail train station in Minneapolis.
Welders Work Pipeline Near Bryn Mawr Station at Dusk
November 2023 —
Overhead View of LRT Track Construction at Southwest Station
August 2023 —
Mural-Lined Platform at Cedar-Riverside Station at Night
August 2023 — Metro Transit Cedar–Riverside station in South Minneapolis in August 2023.
Overgrown Bike and Pedestrian Detour on the Cedar Lake Trail
August 2023 —
Steel Framing Rises at Bryn Mawr Station on the Southwest LRT Line
August 2023 — Bryn Mawr Station construction in Minneapolis. The station is part of the new Southwest Green Line light rail extension from Minneapolis to the western suburbs.
Kenilworth Trail rail construction in South Minneapolis
July 2023 — Construction on the Southwest LRT train project in South Minneapolis.
Beyonce Wrapped Train in Minneapolis
June 2023 —
Beyonce on a Minneapolis light rail train
June 2023 —
Beyonce train wrap on a Metro Transit Light Rail Train
June 2023 —
Taylor Swift Fans at Minneapolis Metro Transit Station
June 2023 — Taylor Swift fans wait for a train outsdie the stadium in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Light Rail: TOUCH Outreach & US Bank Stadium
June 2023 — City of Minneapolis Violence Interrupters on a Metro Transit light rail train outside US Bank Stadium during a Taylor Swift concert on June 23, 2023.
Crane Work Over the Kenilworth Trail Excavation Site
June 2023 —
Metro Transit train near hazy Minneapolis skyline
May 2023 — Downtown Minneapolis barely visible as a Metro Transit Light Rail train cross the bridge.
Late Night at Government Plaza Station, Minneapolis
April 2023 —
Blue Line Trains Bound for Minneapolis and St. Paul
April 2023 — Light Rail trains in Downtown Minneapolis.
Dirty Rails at Cedar-Riverside Station at Night
March 2023 — Discarded needles and trash line the tracks at the Cedar-Riverside LRT station.
Metro Green Line Train Near Riverside Plaza in Cedar-Riverside
February 2023 — Train moves through the Cedar Riverside train station in South Minneapolis on February 19, 2023.
Mystic Lake Casino Train at Warehouse District Station
August 2022 — A Mystic Lake casino wrapped light rail train at the Warehouse District-Hennepin LRT station during a Twin's game.
Blue Line Train Turning onto North 5th Street, Minneapolis
July 2022 —
Minneapolis Blue Line Light Rail on Elevated Track
July 2022 — A Metro Transit Blue Line light rail train operates on an elevated track in Minneapolis. Opened in 2004, the Blue Line connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul, with extensions serving the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and northern suburbs. This elevated segment provides a dedicated right-of-way, ensuring efficient transit operations above street traffic. The light rail system is a crucial element of public transportation in the Twin Cities, linking residential areas with business districts and cultural attractions.
Blue Line Train Approaching the E 26th Street Crossing
July 2022 —
Franklin Ave Light Rail Station with Metro Transit Squad Car
June 2022 — Franklin Avenue Light Rail station with a Metro Transit squad car.
Target Field Station Sign Lit Up at Night
May 2022 — Target Field Station, Minneapolis
Metro Green Line Extension Construction Along the Kenilworth Corridor
April 2022 —
Metro Transit Train at West Bank Station on a Winter Night
March 2022 —
Kenilworth Tunnel Construction, Southwest LRT Corridor, Minneapolis
January 2022 —
Jack Daniels Advertisement on Minneapolis Light Rail Train
June 2021 — A Jack Daniel's wrapped light rail train in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cedar Riverside apartments in the background.
Metro Train Crosses I-35W Near Riverside Plaza, Minneapolis
June 2021 —
Boarded-Up Entrance at Government Plaza Station at Night
April 2021 —
Shrink-Wrapped Siemens LRV Awaits Delivery on Blue Line Tracks
February 2021 —
Light Rail Streaks Past City Hall Scaffolding in Snow
February 2021 —
Light Rail Passing Security Fencing Near US Bank Stadium in Snow
February 2021 —
Government Plaza station entrance, Minneapolis
February 2021 —
Government Plaza LRT Station, Downtown Minneapolis
December 2020 — The Government Plaza LRT stop in downtown Minneapolis.
Target Field Station, Downtown Minneapolis, Purple Lights
November 2020 — Target Field Station in Downtown Minneapolis at night.
Boarded-Up Starbucks Near Nicollet Mall Station at Night
September 2020 — Starbucks located at 450 S Marquette Ave. in Downtown Minneapolis after it was boarded up following the murder of George Floyd.
Construction at the Lake Street Bridge Over the Midtown Greenway
August 2020 —
Metro Green Line Extension Construction Staging Along the Kenilworth Corridor
July 2020 —
Warehouse District/Hennepin Station platform closure, Minneapolis
July 2020 — The Warehouse District Light Rail platform in Downtown Minneapolis with caution tape.
Light Rail Vehicle Parked at Metro Transit Facility at Night
July 2020 —
Blue Line Train at Dusk, Warehouse District/Hennepin Station
June 2020 —
Lake Street Station Damage, Minneapolis
May 2020 — Broken windows at the Lake Street/Midtown Light Rail Station on May 28, 2020 during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Shattered Window at Lake Street/Midtown Station
May 2020 — Broken windows on May 28, 2020 at the Lake Street/Midtown Station on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Formwork Shoring on the Southwest LRT Bridge Over Excelsior Blvd
May 2020 —
Night Construction of the Cedar Lake Trail Tunnel at Wooddale Avenue
May 2020 —
Nighttime Platform at Cedar-Riverside Station
April 2020 — Cedar-Riverside LRT trains station in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Track 1 Signage at Cedar-Riverside Station, Minneapolis
April 2020 —
“Stay Home MN” Sign Above Target Field Station at Dusk
April 2020 —
Empty Warehouse District/Hennepin Light Rail, Minneapolis
March 2020 — Warehouse District/Hennepin light rail station in Downtown Minneapolis in the hours after the Minnesota Stay At Home order went into effect.
Empty Platform at Warehouse District/Hennepin Station, Minneapolis
March 2020 —
A Rainy Night at Minneapolis’s Nicollet Mall Station
March 2020 — Nicollet Mall Light Rail Station on a rainy night in Downtown Minneapolis during Minnesota’s Stay At Home orders.
Sneaky Pete’s Bar, 14 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, COVID-19 Stay at Home Order
March 2020 — Sneaky Pete’s bar during the first night of Minnesota’s Stay At Home Order on 03/28/20.
Snowstorm Blankets METRO Light Rail Tracks, Downtown Minneapolis
January 2020 —
Target Field Station and Warehouse District at Night
December 2019 — The illuminated Target Field sign overlooks the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis, where the city’s historic brick warehouses meet modern transit and redevelopment. Below, the Metro Green and Blue Line trains stop at Target Field Station, a multimodal hub linking light rail, commuter rail, and bike paths. The brightly lit Ford Center and preserved brick structures along 5th Street North illustrate the district’s mix of 20th-century industrial architecture and contemporary urban life, framed against the cold clarity of a Minnesota winter night.
Minneapolis Target Field Station with Prince Mural and Security
October 2019 — Located near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, the Target Field light rail station was patrolled by Homeland Security officers on October 10, 2019. The increased presence coincided with a major political rally at the nearby arena, leading to heightened security across the surrounding Warehouse District transit corridor.
Cedar Lake Trail Near the Green Line Extension in St. Louis Park
October 2019 —
Stacked Concrete Panels for a Railroad Crossing Rebuild
September 2019 —
Bridge Construction Along the Kenilworth Channel
September 2019 —
Target Field Station in Minneapolis North Loop
September 2019 — Opened in 2014, Target Field Station is a multimodal transit hub serving the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines, Northstar commuter rail, and several Metro Transit bus routes. It sits adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and doubles as a public gathering space with an amphitheater, green plaza, and year-round programming. In this night view, the glowing red canopy and bold “Target Field Station” signage stand out against the dark sky, framed between the historic Ford Center (left, built in 1912 as an assembly plant) and a modern office building (right). A freeway bridge cuts through the foreground, symbolizing the layered infrastructure of the city. This mix of historic brickwork, modern transit, and illuminated signage captures Minneapolis’s ongoing balance of industrial heritage and urban redevelopment.
Formwork Tower for the Green Line Extension Bridge over Highway 100
September 2019 —
Freight Train Passes Cedar Lake Trail Construction at Burnham Road
August 2019 —
Cedar Lake Trail Torn Up Near a Bridge During LRT Construction
July 2019 —
Kenilworth Trail Construction in July 2019
July 2019 —
Trail Debris Piled Along the Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis
July 2019 —
A Wooded Stretch of the Kenilworth Trail
July 2019 —