The METRO Gold Line is now open!
Visit the schedule and plan your trip.
METRO Gold Line is operating on a long-term detour due to the Kellogg/3rd Street bridge project. Union Depot & Sibley/Wacouta stations will be closed during the detour. See the map below for routing details.
Service began March 22
Service on the Gold Line began on March 22, 2025! Try it for free – Gold Line rides are free through Friday, March 28, courtesy of Ramsey and Washington counties.
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.
Watch the new construction wrap-up video to learn about what was accomplished for this project. Using aerial footage from before and after the project, this video shows new stations, bus-only lanes, bridges, sidewalks and other improvements constructed for the Gold Line.
METRO Gold Line Extension
To enhance regional mobility, the METRO Gold Line, which opened on time and under budget, will be extended to downtown Minneapolis. In 2027, Gold Line service will allow people to travel more efficiently between some of the region’s top destinations.
The Gold Line Extension will bring new, enhanced stations to I-94 and Snelling Avenue. In Minneapolis, the Gold Line Extension would use existing bus rapid transit stations on 7th and 8th streets, and bring customers as far as the METRO Green Line Extension’s Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station in Minneapolis. Learn more about the extension project.
METRO Gold Line project
METRO Gold Line bus rapid transit connects people across the region to job centers, housing options, transit stations and key destinations in the Interstate 94 corridor. The 10-mile bus rapid transit line connects St. Paul, Maplewood, Landfall, Oakdale, and Woodbury generally along I-94.
Gold Line is Minnesota's first bus rapid transit line that operates primarily within bus-only lanes. These lanes are dedicated only to transit buses, and are generally north of and near I-94. Gold Line has several features to ensure a comfortable ride and fast service:
- Frequent, all-day service in both directions
- Pre-boarding fare payment for faster stops
- Access to Park & Ride lots in St. Paul, Oakdale, and Woodbury
- Real-time arrival and departure information
- Heated shelters, lighting, and security features
The Gold Line Fact Sheet has more information on these features.
Guideway Safety
Neighborhoods and daily routes may look a little different. These safety reminders are meant to keep all road users safe when interacting with the Gold Line.
- Pedestrians and bicyclists are advised to use the sidewalks and shared trails along the route. The Gold Line guideway is dedicated for use by Gold Line buses only.
- Motorists are also not allowed to use the guideway, typically denoted by red paint. The guideway was built specifically to help Gold Line buses move quickly from one station to the next, and other motorists using the guideway will disrupt service.
Motorists may also notice new bar signals (also known as transit signals) along the service route. These white vertical and horizontal signals indicate to bus drivers, to either stop or continue through an intersection, and help safely manage local traffic and bus operations travel where they intersect.
Watch the Guideway Safety Video, to learn how drivers, bikers, and pedestrians can safely interact with the new Gold Line bus-only lanes.
Schedule
Remaining landscaping work will occur in spring 2025.
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Gold Line Project Office
goldline@metrotransit.org
651-602-1955
Liz Jones
Community Outreach and Engagement Lead
elizabeth.jones@metrotransit.org
651-602-1977
Media Contact
Laura Baenen
Senior Communications Specialist
laura.baenen@metrotransit.org
612-269-4365