The METRO A Line is the Twin Cities’ first arterial bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor, serving as a faster, more reliable option in one of the region’s busiest transit corridors. The 10-mile route operates in mixed traffic, running from Rosedale Center in Roseville along Snelling Avenue, Ford Parkway, and 46th Street to connect with the METRO Blue Line at 46th Street Station.
Designed to provide an enhanced rider experience, the A Line features limited-stop service, transit signal priority, and upgraded station amenities that distinguish it from standard bus routes.
As part of the consultant team, SRF supported the development and implementation of nine BRT stations, delivering both preliminary and final design services along 46th Street, Ford Parkway, and southern Snelling Avenue.
SRF’s work included:
- Traffic operations analysis for the entire corridor
- Design of station amenities including shelters, bike racks, real-time signage, benches, pylons, lighting, and ticket vending machines.
- Transit signal priority (TSP) coordination and intersection modifications
- Collaboration with Hennepin and Ramsey Counties to align designs with concurrent roadway reconstruction projects.
The METRO A Line project has become a model for future BRT investments in the region, demonstrating how arterial corridors can be transformed with targeted, cost-effective improvements.
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Metro Transit – A Line
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Transit Planning, Design & Implementation
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