The public is invited to review station design concepts for the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit (LRT) project and learn about the station design process.
The Blue Line Extension LRT Project Office has developed station design concepts based on community feedback and lessons learned from previous LRT projects in the region. This open house is an opportunity to learn about the station design process, review specific station design concepts, and give feedback to project staff. Other project information will also be available including updates on LRT design issues in each community.
Anyone who requires assistance to participate in this meeting is invited to contact Blue Line Extension Community Outreach Coordinator David Davies: David.Davies@metrotransit.org or 612-373-5336. Requests for special assistance should be made at least five business days in advance of the scheduled open house.
OPEN HOUSE AGENDA
Open House 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Presentation 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Open House 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
A brief presentation will be given at 6:00 pm but feel free to come and go at any time. Staff will be available to answer your questions and receive your comments.
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Minneapolis
Wednesday, November 9
Harrison Recreation Center, 503 North Irving Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405 https://goo.gl/maps/QZB8Z5RdFH72
Golden Valley
Thursday, November 10
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 https://goo.gl/maps/z7VTxX1csC72
Crystal
Monday, November 14
Crystal City Hall Community Room (Basement),4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55427 https://goo.gl/maps/taRchHA2BJ12
Robbinsdale
Wednesday, November 16
Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Avenue North, Robbinsdale, MN 55422 https://goo.gl/maps/FZJHpzU2qJS2
Brooklyn Park
Thursday, November 17
Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 West Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 https://goo.gl/maps/GqrwmdAMrz92
Can’t make it to the meeting? Interested in sharing your thoughts? Meeting materials and a comment form will be posted on the project website at www.BlueLineExt.org.
About the project
The planned METRO Blue Line Extension (Bottineau) light rail transit project will operate about 13 miles northwest from downtown Minneapolis through north Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal and Brooklyn Park, drawing riders northwest of Brooklyn Park. The proposed alignment will have 11 new stations in addition to Target Field Station where it will continue as the METRO Blue Line, providing one-seat rides to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America. It will connect Minneapolis and the region’s northwest communities with existing LRT on the METRO Green Line, future LRT on the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT), bus rapid transit on the METRO Red Line, the Northstar commuter rail line and local and express bus routes.
The Metropolitan Council will be the grantee of federal funds and is charged with building the line in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee, which includes local officials from Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, Brooklyn Park and Minneapolis, provides advice and oversight. Funding is provided by the Federal Transit Administration, Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB), Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA), and the state of Minnesota.
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