 We are celebrating the important milestone of the opening of the Gold Line BRT with community celebrations and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Join us at Woodlane Park & Ride in Woodbury and at Sun Ray Station Park & Ride in St. Paul to celebrate the start of METRO Gold Line service.
10 a.m. | Ribbon cutting at Woodlane Park & Ride
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Community celebration at Woodlane Park & Ride and Sun Ray Park & Ride
Family activities & entertainment:
- Free commemorative poster (while supplies last)
- Kids art table
- Meet Metro Transit mascot Skip Traffic!
- Community outreach booths
- Cookies from Cookie Cart and hot chocolate
- Food trucks
Learn more: https://www.metrotransit.org/goldline
Free Gold Line rides March 22 – 28 courtesy of Ramsey and Washington Counties
Service for Gold Line BRT will begin on March 22, 2025. Metro Transit is excited to introduce this new route to the east metro. Upon opening, METRO Gold Line will operate on a long-term detour due to the Kellogg/3rd Street bridge project. Union Depot & Sibley/Wacouta Station will be closed during the long-term detour. See the map below for the routing details and stay tuned for more updates related to opening day activities.
As the project team prepares for opening, Gold Line construction is coming to an end. To learn more about what’s been accomplished this past year and why this project is so important, watch this video:
https://youtu.be/Ait0HjwfHks
With the project almost complete, your neighborhood and daily routes may look a little different. To help the public understand how to safely interact with the newly constructed bus guideway, the project team has put together the following video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgTyjI0wb0s
The METRO Gold Line project includes the construction of significant trail infrastructure and the expansion of the trail and sidewalk networks to eliminate gaps in the existing system and increase accessibility for active transportation users.
A new shared-use trail has been built along the route, spanning from the Woodlane Station Park & Ride in Woodbury to Sun Ray Station in East St. Paul. These new shared-use trails are separated and distanced from the road at most points by a grass median.
The new trail will connect transit users to the existing bike networks in Woodbury, Oakdale, Maplewood and St. Paul. Future local trail connections are also planned to provide more links and access points to Gold Line stations. All Metro Transit buses have bike racks, so you can pedal for part of your trip and ride the rest.
We are wrapping our station spotlight series to share the latest updates, features, and amenities coming to your local METRO Gold Line station.
Earl Station: METRO Gold Line’s Earl Station is located at the intersection of Hudson Road and Earl Street in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul. The station provides access to restaurants, markets, and a local theater. The surrounding residential neighborhood includes a senior living facility.
 Etna Station: The Etna station is positioned near the I-94 / Highway 61 interchange in East St. Paul. There are a significant amount of transit riders and high-density housing in this area, as well as office buildings and a healthcare facility.
 Hazel Station: Hazel Station is located near the intersection of Hazel Street and Old Hudson Road on a dedicated bus rapid transit guideway. The station is surrounded by apartments and high-density residential housing.
 Sun Ray Station Park & Ride: METRO Gold Line’s Sun Ray station is located on Old Hudson Road, in front of the Sun Ray Shopping Center in East St. Paul. The station includes a Park & Ride for motorists and is near the Sun Ray library and Conway Recreation Center.
 Maplewood Station: Maplewood station is located along Hudson Road, on a separated bus rapid transit guideway. The station is located near large office buildings and will serve many commuter passengers. For more information, visit: https://www.metrotransit.org/gold-line-project
In 2027, Gold Line service will extend to downtown Minneapolis, allowing people to travel more efficiently across the metro. The Gold Line Extension will bring new, enhanced stations to Interstate 94 and Snelling Avenue as well as near U.S. Bank Stadium. In Minneapolis, the Gold Line will utilize existing bus rapid transit stations on 7th and 8th streets and bring riders to the METRO Green Line Extension’s Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station.
When in service, the Gold Line Extension will replace Route 94, the express route operating between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, which currently serves around 800 riders each weekday. The Gold Line will provide a one-seat ride and offer frequent service seven days a week. For more information, visit: metrotransit.org/gold-line-extension.
MnDOT needs your feedback on the recommended ideas for improvement for Highway 61 from I-94 to Lower Afton Rd. in St. Paul! Join them online for a public meeting on Tue, March 18 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm to hear their latest study updates and ask any questions. Learn more: mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy61stpaul.
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