Metro Transit

184 photos · 2012–2026

184 photographs tagged Metro Transit, 2012–2026.

Cedar Lake Trail Light Rail Testing Sign in Minneapolis — A sign on the Cedar Lake Trail warning of train testing happening on the new Metro Green Line Extension.

Paved path along Cedar Lake Trail with Bryn Mawr Station and light rail infrastructure visible through morning fog in Minneapolis. — A morning of heavy fog on the Cedar Lake Trail near the Bryn Mawr Station of the new Green Line Extension.:

Metro Transit promotional items including green lanyard, glasses, and medal from Green Line Extension opening announcement event. — Items handed out at the Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening date event at Louisiana Station. Metro Transit says the new train line will open June 12, 2027.

Cyclist with bicycle rides past Metro Transit blue test train near Louisiana Avenue station during Green Line Extension testing. — Biker goes through the Cedar Lake Trail tunnel at Louisiana Station as Metro Transit announces June 12, 2027 as opening date for the Green Line Extension.

Passengers and onlookers gather at Louisiana Station platform beside a Metro Transit light rail vehicle during Green Line — People check out new Metro Green Line Extension trains at Louisiana Station where Metro Transit announced June 12, 2027 as it's opening date.

St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed speaks at podium announcing Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening date. — St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed speaks at an event announcing the opening date of the new Metro Transit Green Line Extension light rail line. Metro Transit held the event at the new Louisiana Avenue Station in St Louis Park and says the new line will be running on June 12, 2027.

Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene speaks at Louisiana Avenue Station during Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening — Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene speaks at an event announcing the opening date of the new Metro Transit Green Line Extension light rail line. Metro Transit held the event at the new Louisiana Avenue Station in St Louis Park and says the new line will be running on June 12, 2027.

Person wearing white sweatshirt with yellow Metro Transit Green Line Extension graphic promoting transit expansion. — A Metro Transit Is Moving Forward sweatshirt at the Metro Transit event announcing the opening date of the Green Line Extension.

Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando speaks at a podium announcing the Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening date at — Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando speaks at an event announcing the opening date of the new Metro Transit Green Line Extension light rail line. Metro Transit held the event at the new Louisiana Avenue Station in St Louis Park and says the new line will be running on June 12, 2027.

Two people unveil a banner announcing the Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening date of June 12, 2027. — Metro Transit announces June 12, 2027 as the opening date of the new Metro Green Line Extension train line. The train line has been decades in development and is the largest public works project in Minnesota history.

Metro Transit Green Line Extension tracks and overhead catenary wires illuminated at night in Minneapolis's Kenilworth Corridor. — The Kenilworth Corridor carries freight and light-rail traffic through a narrow right-of-way linking Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes area to downtown. Metro Transit's Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit project, runs through this corridor on its way between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie. The overhead catenary wires seen along the tracks supply 750 volts of direct current to power the line's electric trains. Retaining walls were built along sections of the corridor to separate the rail line from adjacent bike and pedestrian trails that share the same narrow strip of land.

Cyclist rides past yellow Metro Transit sign announcing Green Line Extension opening date event on September 26. — A sign mentioning a September 26, 2026 event where Metro Transit will announce the opening date of the Green Line Extension. The project has been almost ten years in the making.

Metro Transit test train 313A operates on the Green Line Extension tracks near Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Test Train 313A moves between Royalston Ave and Bryn Mawr Station on the new Green Line Extension route. The new train line is set to open in 2027 after almost a decade of construction.

Metro Transit test train 313A operates on Green Line Extension tracks near Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Test Train 313A moves between Royalston Ave and Bryn Mawr Station on the new Green Line Extension route. The new train line is set to open in 2027 after almost a decade of construction.

Metro Transit test train 313A approaches Royalston Station during Green Line Extension testing in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Test Train 313A moves between Royalston Ave and Bryn Mawr Station on the new Green Line Extension route. The new train line is set to open in 2027 after almost a decade of construction.

West Lake Street Station, a new Metro Transit light rail station in Minneapolis, illuminated at night during testing operations. — The West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis. The new train station on the Green Line Extension will have passengers beginning next year. The trains are currently in testing. Above, a Metro Transit bus stops on Lake Street.

Bikers and walkers ion newly built bike lanes on Hennepin Avenue — Walkers, Bikers, Bus, and Cars moving down the rebuilt Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Train testing on the Metro Transit Green Line Extension — West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis is shown during pre-opening work on Metro Transit's Green Line Extension, with a safety banner warning that light-rail testing is underway. The station is part of the Southwest LRT project, an extension of the Green Line that will connect Minneapolis with St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. The train line is set to begin running in 2027.

Rail tie plate marked 2-2768T for Southwest LRT light rail construction in Minneapolis. — This tie plate, stenciled 2-2768T and tagged for car CS2788 Truck 2 West, is part of the rail hardware inventory for the Southwest LRT extension in Minneapolis. The Southwest LRT, known as the Green Line Extension, is a light-rail project run by Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council, linking downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie over roughly 14.5 miles and 16 stations.

New striping on Midtown Greenway trail in Minneapolis — New striping on the Midtown Greenway near the West Lake Street Station of the new Metro Transit Green Line Extention project.

A Metro Transit bus passes a George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit Route 38G bus passes Unity Foods and a mural of George Floyd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. George Floyd Square, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a memorial and organizing site after Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police in May 2020.

Metro Transit E Line on Hennepin Avenue — A Metro Transit E Line bus passes the Hennepin & 25th Street station on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during a heavy snowfall.

Illuminated West Lake Street light rail station in Minneapolis during snowfall at dusk. — 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.

Railroad crossing sign in front of illuminated Bassett Creek Valley Station during Metro Transit green line extension — A railroad crossing sign stands in front of the new Bassett Creek Valley Station in Minneapolis at dusk. The station is part of the still under construction Metro Transit green line extension that will connect Eden Prairie to Downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul. The new train line is set to open in 2027.

West Lake Street Station under construction in Minneapolis at night on the Southwest Green Line extension. — West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis on a November evening. The train station is part of the still under construction Metro Transit green line extension that will connect Eden Prairie to Downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul. The new train line is set to open in 2027.

Aurora borealis displays above West 21st Street light rail station under construction in Minneapolis. — A very rare sight as the Northern Lights were visible in the city of Minneapolis in the early evening of November 11, 2025. Shown here above the new West 21st Street light rail train station. The train station is near hidden beach and part of the still under construction Metro Transit green line extension that will connect Eden Prairie to Downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul. The new train line is set to open in 2027.

Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension curves through autumn forests and residential neighborhoods between Cedar Lake — The new rails of the Metro Transit Southwest LRT green line extension. Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska and Cedar Lake.

Cyclists and pedestrians on the Midtown Greenway beneath the Uptown Transit Station in Minneapolis. — The Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis passes beneath the Uptown Transit Station as a Metro Transit bus moves along the bridge above in October 2025.

Metro Transit light rail vehicle crosses Kenilworth Channel bridge during Southwest LRT extension testing in Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit light rail vehicle crosses the Kenilworth Channel bridge in Minneapolis during testing for the Southwest LRT extension. The train is wrapped with safety and construction messaging, including “Opens 2027,” identifying it as part of the Green Line Extension project. The bridge carries the new line over the channel through the Kenilworth corridor, where test runs are used to check vehicle operation and route readiness before passenger service begins.

Metro Light Rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station in Minneapolis during the evening. — SouthWest Station is a Metro Transit park and ride in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, built in 1994 for bus service into downtown Minneapolis. It is scheduled to become a stop on the Green Line Extension, a light rail line set to open in 2027. The train on display, numbered 108B, carries the extension's branding and a 2027 target date.

Light rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station platform in Minneapolis during evening hours. — Southwest Station is a stop on Metro Transit's Green Line Extension, a light rail line linking downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. Train 108B waits at the platform here in Eden Prairie.

Light rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station platform in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. — SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is the western terminus of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also called the Southwest LRT. A banner on the train reads "Opens 2027," marking the line's planned start of service. The station platform sits below street level, built to extend light rail service from downtown Minneapolis into the southwest suburbs.

Light rail vehicle enters Kenilworth Tunnel during Southwest LRT Green Line extension testing in Minneapolis. — A light rail vehicle enters the Kenilworth Tunnel on the Southwest LRT Green Line extension in Minneapolis. The image shows the new below-grade tunnel portal and adjacent tracks as testing proceeds on a section of the line built to carry trains through the Kenilworth corridor. Construction on this segment began in 2018, and the extension is projected to open for passenger service in 2027.

Light rail vehicle leaves W Lake St Station for first time — A Southwest LRT test train passes through the West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Green Line extension, under construction since 2018 and expected to open to passengers in 2027.

Metro Transit light rail vehicle stopped at W 21st Street Station during Southwest LRT clearance testing in Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit light rail vehicle is stopped at W 21st Street Station in Minneapolis during clearance testing for the Southwest Light Rail Transit extension. Station signage for “SouthWest Station” is visible above the platform, and construction fencing remains in place along the right-of-way. The tests verify that trains can safely clear platforms, track infrastructure, and other fixed elements before the new line enters passenger service. The Southwest LRT project extends the regional rail system toward the western suburbs and has been under construction since 2018.

A metal bench sits beside yellow wildflowers and construction fencing along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. — 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.

Metro Transit Siemens S700 light rail vehicle 316A passes beneath cable-stayed station canopy during Green Line Extension testing — A Siemens S700 light rail vehicle for Metro Transit’s Green Line Extension passes beneath a cable-stayed station canopy in Minneapolis. The car is wrapped with “Light Rail Testing Happening Now” and GreenLineExt.org graphics promoting public awareness during testing for the Southwest LRT project. The train is identified as car 316A, part of the new fleet ordered for the extension of the Green Line.

Skateboarder rides past Lake Street light rail station under construction on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — The new Lake Street Station, part of the Southwest Light Rail Green Line Extension. The train line which has been under construction for almost a decade is set to open in 2027. The orange station shown here serves Lake Street above and the large amount of residential apartments below. Skateboard seen skating down the Midtown Greenway trail.

Man cleans bus stop in Uptown Minneapolis — A man cleans up a bus stop on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Metro Transit B Line bus at the intersection of Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit B Line bus travels along Hennepin Avenue at its intersection with Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The B Line, launched in March 2022, is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route designed to provide faster and more reliable public transportation through key corridors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Two cyclists ride on Cedar Lake Trail near Bryn Mawr Station during Southwest Light Rail construction in Minneapolis. — Bikers on Cedar Lake Trail near Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis on July 25, 2025.

Bryn Mawr Station illuminated at dusk during final construction of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension in Minneapolis. — Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis is shown during final construction on the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest LRT project. The station includes a center platform, enclosed ticketing areas, and a pedestrian bridge crossing the tracks, with temporary fencing still in place around unfinished sections. The Green Line Extension is being built to extend light rail service from downtown Minneapolis to communities southwest of the city, adding Bryn Mawr as one of the new intermediate stations on the route.

Fencing around Kenilworth Tunnel construction in Minneapolis — Construction fencing lines a section of the Midtown Greenway corridor in Minneapolis during work associated with the Southwest Light Rail Transit project. The barriers separate the trail from an active construction area tied to the Kenilworth Tunnel, a grade-separated segment built to carry Green Line Extension trains through the Kenilworth corridor. The Southwest LRT project, now the Green Line Extension, is intended to connect Minneapolis with St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie.

Metro Transit light rail train departing Downtown Minneapolis at sunset with skyline in background. — A Metro Transit light rail train departs Downtown Minneapolis at sunset. The Blue Line, the first segment, commenced operations in 2004, followed by the Green Line in 2014.

Light rail train goes in front of a bar with people on roof at night — A Metro Transit light rail train travels along N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis, a corridor known for its entertainment venues. The street is home to establishments such as Cowboy Jack's and Sneaky Pete's, which contribute to the area's vibrant evening activity.

Lake Street Station in Minneapolis with downtown obscured by wildfire smoke. — Lake Street Station in Minneapolis is part of Metro Transit's Southwest light rail line. Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over the city, reducing the visibility of the downtown skyline beyond the station.

Cedar Lake Trail and Bryn Mawr Station, Metro Green Line — The Cedar Lake Trail leading to the Bryn Mawr Green Line station. The new station is part of the new extension that will connect Eden Prairie with St. Paul.

Metro Green Line Bryn Mawr Station Sign — A sign near the Bryn Mawr Staton on the Metro Green Line Extension that connects Eden Prairie to St. Paul.

New Metro Green Line Extension rails in Minneapolis — Rail construction near the Bryn Mawr Station on the Metro Green Line Extension. The project connects Eden Prairie to St. Paul via light rail.

Bryn Mawr Station platform under construction for the Metro Transit Green Line Extension in Minneapolis at sunset. — Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis is shown at sunset. This station is a part of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT).

Metro Transit Blue Line train stopped at Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis with passengers boarding at night. — A Metro Transit Blue Line light rail train is stopped at the Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. Opened in 2004 as the Hiawatha Line, the Blue Line connects downtown Minneapolis with Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.

Target Field Station light rail platform at sunset with illuminated Ford Center building in Minneapolis North Loop. — Target Field Station, a light rail station in Minneapolis’s North Loop, is located adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. In the foreground is the historic Ford Center.

Royalston Avenue station platform under construction for the Minneapolis Green Line Extension light rail project. — Construction is underway for the Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station, a key component of the Green Line Extension project in Minneapolis.

Crowds gather outside First Avenue concert hall in downtown Minneapolis beneath a "Let's Go Lynx" banner supporting the WNBA team. — A crowd gathers outside the First Avenue concert hall in downtown Minneapolis with a "Let's Go Lynx" banner hanging on the side, referring to the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx basketball team.

Light rail track switches under construction at sunset along the METRO Green Line Extension in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. — Construction of the METRO Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project, is underway in St. Louis Park, MN. This expansion aims to connect St. Paul and Eden Prairie, enhancing public transportation options in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The project involves significant infrastructure development, including new tracks, stations, and bridges, to integrate light rail service into the existing transit network.

Southwest Light Rail Transit tunnel construction equipment and barriers visible from the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — Construction is underway on the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Minneapolis, as seen from the Midtown Greenway. This extensive infrastructure project aims to connect Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie via a new light rail line.

Man on a red Ecofun Motorsport moped rides down East Lake Street in Minneapolis near a Metro Transit 21E bus. — A man rides a red Ecofun Motorsport moped down East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The bus behind him is a Metro Transit vehicle on the 21E route.

Metro Transit Bus at Nicollet Mall July 2024 — A Metro Transit bus travels along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Nicollet Mall.

Foshay Tower and IDS Center — The Foshay Tower, completed in 1929, stands as a historic landmark in downtown Minneapolis, originally serving as the city's tallest building. Adjacent to it is the IDS Center, a modern skyscraper completed in 1973 that became the city's tallest building upon its completion.

Cedar Lake Trail July 2024 — The re-opened Cedar Lake Trail that was closed for years due to light rail construction.

Green Day billboard in Minneapolis — Green Day signage outside of Target Field and Target Field Station.

Excavated light rail tunnel construction site with red and white building and Minneapolis skyline in background. — Construction is underway on the Kenilworth LRT Tunnel in Minneapolis, a key component of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Green Line) extension.

Downtown Minneapolis from new Green Line Train Extension — The Minneapolis skyline is illuminated at dusk, with Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, prominently visible in the foreground. The stadium, completed in 2010, is a central feature of the North Loop neighborhood.

Minnesota Vikings and Metro Transit — 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 Green Line train at support facility — 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 at the support facility — 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.

Multilingual welcome mural with greetings in multiple languages illuminated at Cedar-Riverside LRT station in Minneapolis. — A multi-language welcome mural brightens a wall at the Cedar Riverside LRT station in South Minneapolis. The mural features greetings in languages including Hmong, Somali, Arabic, and Spanish.

Big crowds waiting for Downtown Minneapolis trains — Crowds gather at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Light Rail Transit (LRT) station in Downtown Minneapolis on the evening of April 6.

Metro Transit Route 23 bus and Minneapolis Police squad car at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in George Floyd Square at night. — A Metro Transit Route 23 bus and a Minneapolis Police squad car at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, known as George Floyd Square, at night.

Bassett Creek Valley Light Rail Transit station illuminated at dusk during final construction in Minneapolis. — The Bassett Creek Valley Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station in Minneapolis, photographed in March 2024, is part of the Southwest LRT Green Line Extension project.

TRIP Outreach workers engage with riders on the platform at Warehouse District/Hennepin Station in downtown Minneapolis. — TRIP Outreach workers engage with riders at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Station, a key Light Rail Transit (LRT) stop in downtown Minneapolis. TRIP Outreach workers on the platform.

Transit Service Intervention Project outreach workers in safety vests stand on a downtown Minneapolis light rail platform. — Transit Service Intervention Project (TSIP) outreach workers are stationed on a light rail platform in Downtown Minneapolis. The TSIP program, which includes "Violence Interrupters," operates within the Metro Transit system to enhance public safety and de-escalate conflicts.

Miller Lite advertisement on Lyndale Avenue promoting free Metro Transit rides for St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Minneapolis. — A sign on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis advertises free rides on Metro Transit for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Sponsored by Miller Lite, this public service initiative offered complimentary transportation on all Metro Transit routes from 6 p.m. through the end of service on Saturday, March 16.

AT&T and Ragstock storefronts line Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis beside a Metro Transit bus and parked vehicles. — Ragstock and AT&T on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. A Metro Transit bus on the 21E route runs along Lake Street, which connects Uptown to the Chain of Lakes and downtown Minneapolis.

Prospect Park Metro Transit Train Station — The Prospect Park light rail station in Minneapolis serves the Prospect Park neighborhood, providing public transit access along the Metro Transit Green Line. Opened in 2014, the Green Line connects downtown Minneapolis with downtown Saint Paul.

Street signs on 37th S and Chicago Ave — Street signs mark the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 37th Street in Minneapolis, officially designated as George Perry Floyd Square. This designation honors George Floyd, whose murder by police in May 2020 sparked widespread protests and a global reckoning on racial justice.

Welders work on rail infrastructure at night during Southwest LRT Green Line extension construction in Minneapolis. — The Southwest LRT Green Line extension is a light-rail project adding roughly 14.5 miles of track between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie, with new stations planned through St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council are overseeing the build, which has faced repeated delays and cost overruns since construction began in 2018. Night and weekend shifts are common on the line, since crews often need to weld and place rail sections along active freight corridors and street rights-of-way without disrupting daytime traffic. Once complete, the extension will connect to the existing Green Line, giving Eden Prairie and Hopkins a direct rail link into downtown Minneapolis.

Metro Transit Police mobile surveillance camera trailer parked near the Cedar-Riverside light rail station in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Police operates a fleet of mobile surveillance trailers deployed to transit stations and high-traffic corridors across the Minneapolis-St. Paul system. Units like this one, marked E941, are towable and self-contained, allowing the department to reposition cameras to different platforms and park-and-ride locations as needed. Metro Transit Police is a full-service law enforcement agency responsible for security along the Blue and Green light rail lines and connected bus routes. The Cedar-Riverside station, near the University of Minnesota's West Bank campus, is one of several stops where this kind of equipment is regularly stationed.

Southwest Station light rail tracks under construction in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with Metro Transit signage visible on brick — Construction of light rail tracks is underway at Southwest Station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The station's signage reads "SWF SOUTHWEST TRANSIT" and features the Metro Transit logo. This image documents the progress of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project, a significant expansion of public transportation in the Twin Cities. The new line will connect Eden Prairie to Minneapolis, enhancing regional connectivity and transit options for commuters.

Metro Transit Cedar-Riverside light rail station platform at night in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit Cedar–Riverside station in South Minneapolis in August 2023.

Green Line Extension Concrete Plant in Minneapolis — Covered conveyor belts transport materials into a concrete batching plant along the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) corridor in Minneapolis. The plant was located in Linden Yards near the Cedar Lake Trail.

Kenilworth Tunnel Construction Sign for Green Line Extension — A Lunda/C.S. McCrossan JV sign directing workers to the Kenilworth Tunnel in Minneapolis. The tunnel is part of the Metro Transit Green line Extension Light Rail project.

Red bicycle and pedestrian detour sign stands among overgrown vegetation along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. — Nature taking back a trail after it was closed for Light Rail train construction.

Workers construct elevated platform structures for Bryn Mawr Station on Minneapolis's Southwest Light Rail Transit line. — Bryn Mawr Station is under construction along the Cedar Lake Trail corridor in Minneapolis as part of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Green Line) extension. Operated by Metro Transit under Metropolitan Council oversight, the new line will connect downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie and other western suburbs. Steel framing and elevated platform structures mark the station's progress within the broader 14.5-mile light rail expansion project.

South Minneapolis Southwest LRT construction along the Kenilworth Trail rail corridor. — Construction along the Southwest LRT corridor in South Minneapolis. The project runs on the former freight rail alignment through the Kenilworth neighborhood and links downtown Minneapolis with Eden Prairie.

Beyonce Wrapped Train in Minneapolis — A wrapped Metro Transit light rail train in downtown Minneapolis advertising a Beyonce concert seen on June 26, 2023.

Light rail train with a Beyonce wrap on it — A wrapped Metro Transit light rail train in downtown Minneapolis advertising a Beyonce concert seen on June 26, 2023.

Beyonce train wrap on a Metro Transit Light Rail Train — A wrapped Metro Transit light rail train in downtown Minneapolis advertising a Beyonce concert seen on June 26, 2023.

Taylor Swift fans wait to board light rail train in Minneapolis — Fans of musician Taylor Swift gather at a Metro Transit light rail station in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The transit system serves the Twin Cities metropolitan area, providing public transportation via light rail, bus, and commuter rail.

Violence interrupters on LRT train — City of Minneapolis Violence Interrupters rode a Metro Transit light rail train near US Bank Stadium on June 23, 2023. The train was adorned with a large advertisement featuring performer Beyoncé.

Construction crane and excavated tunnel site along Kenilworth Trail during Southwest Light Rail Transit project in Minneapolis. — The Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) line runs through a below-grade corridor along the Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis, connecting the city to Eden Prairie via Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park. Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit oversees the project, which required excavating a shallow tunnel section through the narrow Kenilworth corridor to avoid disrupting the adjacent bike and pedestrian trail.

Breathe with your heart signs on police station — The Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct is shown barricaded with concrete barriers and fencing on May 26, 2023. This event occurred in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, which led to widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis. The precinct building itself was damaged during the protests and subsequently moved to a new location.

Light rail train and hazy wildfire skies in Minneapolis — A Metro Transit Light Rail train bound for the Mall of America travels through Minneapolis under a sky choked with smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Metro Transit Police at Lake St Station Squad Cars — Metro Transit Police patrol the area around the I-35W & Lake Street Station in Minneapolis in May 2023. This station serves as a key transit hub for the city, connecting bus and light rail services.

Metro Transit stay off the tracks sign at a Hennepin Avenue bus stop in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit safety signage at a bus stop on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The sign warns pedestrians to stay off the tracks near the transit corridor in Uptown.

Two Metro Transit blue and yellow light rail trains on parallel tracks in Minneapolis with brick buildings behind. — Metro Transit light rail trains operate on tracks in downtown Minneapolis, connecting the city with surrounding areas. The Blue Line, visible here, began service in 2004, providing a vital link between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Mall of America, and downtown Minneapolis.

Northstar Train in Downtown Minneapolis 2023 — The Northstar Line, operated by Metro Transit, provides commuter rail service between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minnesota. Train 501, seen here in downtown Minneapolis, is part of a fleet that connects suburban communities with the urban core. Introduced in 2009, the Northstar Line was developed to offer an alternative to highway travel and reduce traffic congestion along the U.S. Route 10 corridor.

Trash and debris litter railroad tracks at Cedar-Riverside LRT station in Minneapolis at night. — Discarded needles and trash line the tracks at the Cedar-Riverside LRT station.

Metro Transit light rail train passes Cedar Riverside Station with historic brick buildings and apartment complex in Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit light rail train, operated by the Metropolitan Council, passes through Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Blue and Green Lines, connecting residents to various parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The surrounding area, including the Riverside Plaza apartment complex visible in the background, has been a significant site for community development and cultural events.

Metro Transit D Line Station on Chicago Ave in Minneapolis — The Metro Transit D-Line station is located at the Chicago-Lake Transit Center on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This transit hub serves as a key point for bus routes, including the D-Line, connecting various parts of the city.

Snow falling with mural at Metro Transit train station — The Lake Street/Midtown Station in South Minneapolis is adorned with a vibrant mural, seen here during a November snowfall. This station serves as a key transit hub for the city, connecting multiple bus routes and the Blue Line light rail.

Metro Transit bus on snow-covered Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath an elevated skyway. — Marquette Avenue runs through the heart of downtown Minneapolis and serves as a primary corridor for Metro Transit's bus network. The METRO Orange Line, which opened in 2021, connects downtown to Burnsville along a dedicated bus rapid transit route running parallel to Interstate 35W. Marquette Avenue also sits beneath several segments of the Minneapolis Skyway System, an 8-mile network of enclosed pedestrian bridges connecting downtown buildings at the second-story level, first built in 1962 and now the largest continuous skyway system in the world.

Metro Transit D Line Coming Soon — New signage announces the upcoming December 3 launch of the Metro Transit D Line rapid bus service on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This new transit line aims to improve service frequency and reliability along one of the city's busiest corridors. The D Line is part of a larger initiative to enhance public transportation options within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Its development reflects ongoing efforts to modernize and expand transit infrastructure to better serve residents and commuters.

Cedar Riverside Train Station at night in Minneapolis — Cedar-Riverside Station, a key transit hub in South Minneapolis, serves as a stop on the Metro Transit Green Line. Opened in 2014 as part of the Central Corridor project, the station connects residents and visitors to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The station's design incorporates modern elements while serving the daily needs of commuters and travelers.

Metro Transit blue line light rail train travels through downtown Minneapolis warehouse district near fifth street. — A METRO Blue Line light rail train travels through the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis. Operated by Metro Transit, the Blue Line connects downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via the Hiawatha corridor.

Metro Transit Blue Line train on an elevated track in Minneapolis after rain. — 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.

Metro Transit Blue Line light rail train approaching E 26th Street grade crossing in Minneapolis with signal equipment and wet pavement. — A METRO Blue Line light rail train approaches the E 26th Street grade crossing near downtown Minneapolis. The Blue Line, operated by Metro Transit, connects downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport along a corridor of shared rail and street-level crossings.

Buses are currently not in service at Alice Rainville Place — A digital display at the Alice Rainville Place bus stop in Minneapolis indicates that "Buses are currently not in service." The stop, located in downtown Minneapolis, serves Metro Transit routes.

Franklin Avenue light rail station in South Minneapolis with a squad car — The Franklin Avenue Light Rail station in Minneapolis is a key stop on the Metro Transit Green Line. Opened in 2014 as part of the Central Corridor project, the station serves as a vital link connecting residents and visitors to various parts of the city.

Metro Transit bus at Chicago Lake Transit Center — A Metro Transit bus is parked at the Chicago Lake Transit Center in South Minneapolis. This transit hub serves as a key connection point for bus routes in the area, facilitating daily commutes and public transportation access for residents.

Metro Transit bus goes by Brits Pub — A Metro Transit bus travels along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, passing Brit's Pub. Nicollet Mall, established in 1967, is a pedestrian-friendly street designed to revitalize the city's core and promote public transit.

Construction site for Kenilworth Light Rail Transit tunnel under bridge in Minneapolis. — Construction along the Midtown Greenway of what will become the Kenilworth Tunnel and West Lake Street Station. The construction is part of the METRO Green Line Extension light rail project.

Barricades outside Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct in South Minneapolis at night. — The Minneapolis Police Department's 5th Precinct is shown barricaded at night, surrounded by temporary fencing and concrete barriers. This measure was put in place during periods of civil unrest in Minneapolis, notably following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The precinct, located in South Minneapolis, serves as a key law enforcement hub for the area. The presence of barricades highlights the heightened security and the impact of public demonstrations on municipal infrastructure.

West Bank Light Rail Transit station platform in Minneapolis at night with blue train cars and overhead lighting. — The West Bank LRT platform in Minneapolis in the winter of 2022.

Metro Transit bus stop sign at 8th Street and Park Avenue in Minneapolis with a security camera. — This photograph shows a Metro Transit bus stop sign at the intersection of 8th Street and Park Avenue in Minneapolis. The sign, featuring the Metro Transit logo, indicates a stop for public transportation services. A security camera is mounted on the sign, suggesting a focus on passenger safety and monitoring within the transit system. This infrastructure is integral to the daily operations of Minneapolis's public transit network, serving commuters and visitors.

Aerial view of snow-covered residential neighborhood with Southwest LRT tunnel construction site in Minneapolis. — The Kenilworth Tunnel is part of the Southwest Light Rail Transit extension, a 14.5-mile addition to the Metro Green Line connecting Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. The tunnel runs beneath the Kenilworth Corridor, a narrow strip of land separating the Kenwood and East Isles neighborhoods that also carries freight rail and a popular multi-use trail. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council oversee the project, which has faced repeated delays and cost increases since construction began in 2019.

Metro Transit Bus on Marquette Ave in the rain — A Metro Transit bus travels down Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on a rainy December night. Marquette Avenue is a central business district artery, vital for public transportation and vehicular traffic. The image highlights the continuous operation of public transit during adverse weather, underscoring its role in urban mobility. Reflections on the wet pavement illustrate the interplay of light and the city's built environment.

Metro Transit D Line Project Banner — Construction barriers line Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, signaling the development of the Metro Transit D-Line Bus Rapid Transit. This project, slated for completion in 2022, aims to enhance public transportation by providing faster and more frequent service along the Route 5 corridor. The D-Line is designed to improve the commuter experience with modern amenities such as heated shelters and real-time arrival information. This investment in transit infrastructure reflects Minneapolis's commitment to expanding its public transportation network.

The I-35W Lake Street Station in Minneapolis is illuminated at night, with nearby McDonald's and Taco Bell establishments visible. — The I-35W Lake Street Station in Minneapolis is a transit hub serving South Minneapolis. The station is part of the Metro Transit system and is located near Interstate 35W. The surrounding area includes commercial establishments such as a McDonald's and a Taco Bell, indicating the station's integration into the local urban environment. Its nighttime illumination highlights the functional aspects of the infrastructure, serving commuters and travelers throughout the evening.

Rows of Metro Transit buses parked inside a bus garage on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. — This bus garage sits along Nicollet Avenue near 31st Street in South Minneapolis, one of several facilities Metro Transit uses to store and service its fleet overnight. Metro Transit operates the bus and light rail system for the Twin Cities metro area under the Metropolitan Council. Buses parked here are rotated out each morning to cover routes across Minneapolis and St. Paul, then return for fueling, cleaning, and mechanical checks. The agency's fleet includes standard 40-foot buses as well as articulated coaches for high-ridership routes.

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