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Quarterly service changes begin on Saturday, June 13

https://www.metrotransit.org/quarterly-service-changes-begin-on-saturday-june-13

Below is copy/pasted from Metro Transit:

On June 13, Metro Transit will make changes to transit service throughout the metro. As always, these quarterly service changes are being made to ensure we’re providing reliable service that meets your needs.

The improvements are part of an ongoing effort to expand access and adapt service based on changes in travel patterns. The improvements are outlined in the agency’s Network Now framework, informed by rider and community feedback. 

Some highlights this quarter include:

  • Route restructuring and frequency improvements north of Northtown Mall in Anoka, Blaine, and Coon Rapids on routes 25802 (new local route), 805827, and 850.
  • Reliability improvements for the METRO B and E Lines.
  • Route 14 will begin stop consolidation in anticipation of upcoming Better Bus Route implementation happening in Aug.

METRO Lines

METRO B Line (PDF)

  • Schedule will be adjusted to reflect actual travel time.

METRO E Line (PDF)

  • Schedule will be adjusted to reflect actual travel time.

 

1-99

ROUTE 14 

  • Select stops will be consolidated in advance of Better Bus Route implementation happening in Aug. 2026.

ROUTE 25 (PDF)

  • Select weekday trips will be extended north to Foley Blvd. Park & Ride via Springbrook Dr.

ROUTE 27 (PDF)

  • Schedule will be adjusted to better reflect actual travel time.  
  • Westbound trip times will shift 13 minutes earlier.

100-199

ROUTE 113 (PDF)

  • Same service, simpler name – “B” route letter will be removed. No routing changes.

ROUTE 114 (PDF)

  • Same service, simpler name – “A” route letter will be removed. No routing changes.

200-299

ROUTE 264 (PDF)

  • Same service, simpler name – “C” route letter will be removed. No routing changes.

  

400-499

ROUTE 467 (PDF)

  • Downtown trip terminal will move from 2nd St. S/3rd Ave. to Gateway Ramp.

500-599

ROUTE 578 (PDF) 

  • Same service, simpler name – “B” route letter will be removed. No routing changes.

800-899

ROUTE 802 (PDF) - New route! 

  • New local route will replace routes 827 and 850 between Anoka Technical College, Foley Blvd. Park & Ride, and Northtown Transit Center.  
  • Route will begin running every 30-60 minutes on weekdays, and hourly on Saturdays and Sundays.

 

ROUTE 805 (PDF)

  • Route will begin running every 30 minutes on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.  
  • New hourly service will begin on Sundays.   
  • Buses will move to Northdale Blvd. between Riverdale Commons and 119th Ave., and 9th Ave. north of Lincoln St.     
  • Schedule will be adjusted to better reflect actual travel time.

  

ROUTE 827 (PDF)

  • Route shortened to travel between downtown Minneapolis and Northtown Transit Center, with service between Anoka Technical College and Northtown Transit Center replaced by new Route 802.     
  • Service to Foley Blvd. Park & Ride will also be available on select weekday Route 25 trips

 

ROUTE 850 (PDF)

  • Branches operating north of Foley Blvd. Park & Ride will be discontinued as part of Network Now implementation. “A” branch service between Anoka Technical College and Foley Blvd. Park & Ride will be replaced by new Route 802. “N” branch service between Coon Rapids - Riverdale Park & Ride and Foley Blvd. Park & Ride will be discontinued, with alternate service provided on Routes 805 and 888.  
  • Service during rush hours will adjust to every 15 minutes.     
  • Schedule will be adjusted to better reflect actual travel time.

  

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u/maxorca24 — 3 days ago

Route 180 was an express bus that ran between Downtown Minneapolis and Mall of America. It ran 7 days a week with a 20 minute frequency. The route was eliminated when the Hiawatha Line was extended to Mall of America in 2004.

I think a modern implementation of this, perhaps as an extension of the Red Line, with stops at 46th st and Lake st would compliment the Blue and Orange Lines. What do you think?

u/maxorca24 — 24 days ago