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Southwest LRT Capital Investment Program Project Profiles: FY 2017

 The Metropolitan Council (MC) is planning a light rail transit (LRT) extension of the Green Line from the existing Target Field LRT station in downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie in suburban Hennepin County. The line would also serve the suburban municipalities of Minnetonka, Hopkins and St. Louis Park. The proposed alignment generally parallels freight rail and roadway rightsof-way, with grade-separated crossings in several locations and a short tunnel segment. The project includes nine park-and-ride facilities with approximately 2,500 total spaces, 27 light rail vehicles, and a new railcar maintenance facility. Service is planned to operate every ten minutes during the day and every 15 to 30 minutes during the evening on weekdays, and every ten to 15 minutes on weekends. 

Last updated: Monday, February 22, 2016