Public Transit

39 photos · 2017–2025

39 photographs tagged Public Transit, 2017–2025.

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.

MBTA Blue Line train 0757 stopped at Aquarium Station in Boston with passengers on the platform. — Aquarium Station sits beneath State Street in downtown Boston, named for the New England Aquarium just above its entrance. It's one of four downtown stops on the MBTA Blue Line, which runs between Bowdoin and Wonderland. The station dates to 1904, when it opened as part of the original East Boston Tunnel — the first underwater transit tunnel built in the United States. Wonderland, the line's northern terminus in Revere, opened in 1954 and takes its name from a long-closed amusement park and greyhound track that once stood nearby.

MBTA train 3704 displays Boston Marathon advertising wrap with runner imagery and charitable messaging at a subway platform. — The Boston Marathon, first run in 1897, is the world's oldest annual marathon and finishes each year on Boylston Street after a course that begins in Hopkinton. Bank of America has served as the race's presenting sponsor since 2007, backing both the elite competition and its charitable fundraising arm. "Miles for Miracles" is the official marathon program of Boston Children's Hospital, allowing runners to earn bib entries in exchange for raising money for the hospital's patient programs. MBTA transit ads promoting the race and its associated causes typically run each spring in the weeks leading up to Marathon Monday.

Directional signage at I-35W & Lake Street Station in Minneapolis indicating transit routes to Metro Orange Line, I-35W buses — The I-35W & Lake Street Station serves the METRO Orange Line, a bus rapid transit route that opened in December 2021 connecting downtown Minneapolis to Burnsville along the I-35W corridor. The station also functions as a transfer point for local buses serving the I-35W corridor and sits near the Midtown Greenway, a former rail corridor converted into a bicycle and pedestrian trail that runs roughly five miles across south Minneapolis. Metro Transit, the regional transit agency for the Twin Cities, operates both the bus routes and the station's wayfinding signage.

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 commuter train number 501 stops at a downtown Minneapolis station near construction. — The Northstar Line, operated by Metro Transit, provides commuter rail service between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minnesota. 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.

Crowds of commuters gather at the Lumine 2 concourse entrance near Odakyu and Keio Line transfers at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. — Shinjuku Station in Tokyo serves as a major interchange connecting the Odakyu Line, Keio Line, Toei Oedo Line, and Toei Shinjuku Line, making it one of the busiest rail hubs in the world. The Lumine 2 building, visible at this concourse entrance, houses retail shops directly integrated into the station complex. This area functions as a key pedestrian junction where commuters transfer between private railway lines and Tokyo's subway network. The was taken on March 11, 2023, during a period when mask-wearing remained common practice in Japan.

Person walking along a platform at Kyoto Station with multiple rail tracks and overhead wires visible. — Kyoto Station serves as the primary rail terminal for Kyoto, Japan, linking Japan Railways lines with the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train service. The station's extensive network of tracks and elevated platforms accommodates both long-distance and regional trains connecting Kyoto to Osaka, Tokyo, and other cities across the Kansai region. Opened in its current form in 1997, the complex ranks among Japan's busiest transit hubs, moving commuters and travelers throughout the day.

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.

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.

Passengers waiting at 35W Transit Center in Minneapolis — Commuters wait on the northbound platform of the I-35W & Lake Street Transit Station in Minneapolis. The elevated structure, completed in 2021 as part of the Orange Line bus rapid transit project, sits above the freeway’s center median and features glass curtain walls, enclosed waiting areas, and real-time NexTrip displays. Evening sunlight highlights the aluminum framing and sound-barrier panels that shield the station from traffic noise below.

Target Field Station's illuminated sign above the platform canopy in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Target Field Station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a transit hub next to Target Field that connects the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines with Northstar Commuter Rail and bus service. Opened in 2009 as part of the ballpark and transit redevelopment in the North Loop area, the station was built to handle both daily riders and large game-day crowds for Minnesota Twins home games.

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 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.

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.

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.

Metro Transit light rail train approaching Cedar-Riverside Station with Riverside Plaza residential towers in downtown Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit light rail train crosses Interstate 35W approaching the Cedar-Riverside Station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Blue and Green Lines and sits adjacent to the Riverside Plaza high-rise complex, a distinctive Brutalist housing development completed in 1973.

Shattered doors and windows at Lake Street/Midtown station in Minneapolis. — Damage to the entrance of the Lake Street/Midtown light rail station in Minneapolis is visible on May 28, 2020, with shattered glass in the doors and station windows. Operated by Metro Transit, the station is part of the Blue Line and serves the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis. The damage occurred during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.

Shattered window at Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis, with broken glass on the sidewalk. — Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis stands with a shattered ground-floor window on May 28, 2020. The Metro Transit light rail station sustained visible damage during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd. Broken glass remains on the sidewalk outside the station entrance, where signage for the transit facility is still visible.

Empty CTA Blue Line subway platform with blue wall panels and curved concrete tunnel ceiling lit by overhead lights. — CTA Blue Line subway platform in Chicago is part of the Milwaukee-Dearborn Subway, the downtown tunnel used by Blue Line trains through the Loop. The subway opened in 1951 and carries trains between O'Hare International Airport, downtown Chicago, and the Forest Park branch. Its arched tunnel and side platform are typical of Chicago's mid-20th-century rapid transit construction.

Empty Chicago Pedway corridor with blue doors, orange trim, and terrazzo flooring beneath the Loop. — An empty corridor of the Chicago Pedway connects the Randolph/Washington subway station to surrounding office buildings and shopping centers beneath the Loop. The Pedway system, developed beginning in the 1950s, extends for more than 40 city blocks, linking major transit lines with civic and commercial spaces. Its mid-century design—terrazzo floors, tiled walls, and fluorescent lighting—reflects the city’s practical approach to all-weather pedestrian infrastructure, a defining feature of downtown Chicago’s urban core.

Randolph-Washington/State station platform in Chicago's CTA subway with yellow dome ceiling and red signage. — Randolph-Washington/State exit area in the CTA State Street subway in Chicago’s Loop. The subway opened in 1943 and carries Red Line trains beneath State Street through downtown. Station wayfinding directs riders to Randolph and Washington streets and to transfers within the downtown CTA network.

Red Metrobús rapid transit bus stopped on a street in Mexico City's Centro Histórico district. — Metrobús Line 4 runs through Mexico City's Centro Histórico, connecting the downtown core to the San Lázaro transit hub to the east. The line opened in 2012 as part of the city's bus rapid transit network, using dedicated lanes to move passengers through the dense historic district. Its buses carry the "Por una ciudad más verde" branding tied to the system's low-emission fleet initiative. Metrobús operates on a prepaid card system, with dedicated stations rather than standard curbside stops along most of its routes.

Gare du Nord train station facade in Paris features Beaux-Arts architecture with allegorical statues and ornamental stonework. — Gare du Nord in Paris is shown from its main Beaux-Arts facade. Designed by Jacques-Ignace Hittorff and opened in 1864, the station front features allegorical statues and a central clock above the entrance.

Kurt-Schumacher-Platz U-Bahn platform in Berlin displays light tile walls with gray bands and red station lettering typical of 1950s West Berlin transit design. — Kurt-Schumacher-Platz station in Berlin’s Reinickendorf district is a U6 U-Bahn stop. The platform has light tile walls with gray bands and red station lettering, a design typical of mid-1950s West Berlin transit architecture.

Seestraße U-Bahn station platform in Berlin features a central kiosk with yellow storefront beneath fluorescent lighting. — Seestraße U-Bahn station in Berlin’s Wedding district, with a central kiosk on the platform. The station opened in 1923 and served as the northern terminus of the U6 line until the late 1950s.

Wedding U-Bahn platform in Berlin displays yellow advertising panels and orange tiled walls along the U6 underground train line. — Berlin Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin features an orange-tiled platform wall and large advertising murals along track 1. An electronic sign above the platform shows U6 trains toward Alt-Mariendorf.

Seestraße U-Bahn station platform in Berlin's Wedding district features bright yellow tiled walls and metal bench seating. — Seestraße U-Bahn station in Berlin’s Wedding district has twin side platforms with bright yellow tile walls and metal benches. The station opened in 1923 and is served by the U6 line.

Wedding U-Bahn platform in Berlin features orange tiled walls and yellow service panels along the U6 line underground station. — Wedding U-Bahn station in Berlin has an underground platform lined with orange tiles and yellow service panels. The station is served by the U6 line, which runs through central Berlin to Alt-Tegel.

Rehberge U-Bahn station platform in Berlin's Wedding district displays mint-green tiled walls with photographic murals of park landscapes and sculptures. — Rehberge U-Bahn Station, located in Berlin's Wedding district, opened in 1956 as part of the postwar expansion of the U6 line. The station's platform features mint-green tiled walls adorned with large photographic murals depicting local park landscapes and public sculptures, including a piece titled "Der Ringer" in Volkspark Rehberge. These visual elements connect the transit space to its surrounding urban environment and history. Serving as a vital link for commuters, the station continues to function as a key component of Berlin's public transportation network operated by BVG.

White sign reading "Wedding" mounted on orange tiled wall at Berlin U-Bahn station. — Wedding Station in Berlin, Germany, is identified by a white sign on an orange tiled wall. The station is served by the Berlin U-Bahn and connects with the adjacent S-Bahn station.

Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station platform displays a digital exhibit titled "Symbol der Teilung" beneath Berlin's U55 line. — Brandenburger Tor station on Berlin’s U5 line features a digital exhibit titled “Symbol der Teilung.” The display appears on the platform beneath Pariser Platz, where the station connects to the Hauptbahnhof–Bundestag–Brandenburger Tor route.

Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station platform in Berlin displays illuminated historical photo panels on dark walls beneath the U55 line. — Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station is beneath Pariser Platz in central Berlin. Opened in 2009 on the U55 line, it became part of the U5 in 2020. The station walls feature illuminated panels with historical images and dates related to Berlin and the Brandenburg Gate.

Yellow U-Bahn train at platform inside Brandenburger Tor station on the U55 line in Berlin, Germany. — Brandenburger Tor station in Berlin, Germany, with a yellow U-Bahn train at the platform. The station lies on the U55 branch, which was later incorporated into the U5 line.

U55 platform at Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station in Berlin with black support columns and illuminated ceiling. — Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station in Berlin is served by the U55 line in this platform area. The station opened in 2009 and was later incorporated into the U5 extension in 2020. Black columns, illuminated ceiling panels, and wall displays line the platform.

Gold lettering reading "Brandenburger Tor" on a dark tiled wall panel at the Berlin U-Bahn and S-Bahn station. — Brandenburger Tor station in Berlin is identified by gold lettering on dark metal wall panels. The station serves both the U-Bahn and S-Bahn near the Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz.

Brandenburger Tor U-Bahn station platform under construction with building materials staged along the tunnel and gold lettering on dark tiled walls. — Brandenburger Tor station serves Berlin's U55/U5 line, linking the area near the Brandenburg Gate with Alexanderplatz since the line's 2020 extension. Its dark tiled walls and gold lettering are consistent with the design used throughout the newly built U5 stations. At the time of this photo, the platform remained under construction, with building materials and equipment staged along its length. Work lighting illuminates the tunnel bore beyond the platform edge, where finishing work was still underway.

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