The Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Line will be an 11-mile line running between Downtown Saint Paul and Downtown Minneapolis. Current plans have the line extend from the Saint Paul Union Depot Multi-Modal Transit Hub in Lowertown to downtown Minneapolis via University Avenue and the University of Minnesota.

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Central Corridor LRT route and stations

construction and operation of the Central Corridor LRT will impact all users of University Avenue, Cedar Street, and Downtown/Capitol Area streets. It is anticipated that construction will begin in 2010 and end in 2013, with passenger service to begin in 2014. These links provide additional information.

Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority Provides information on light rail transit in Ramsey County, including the Central Corridor Project

Metro Council Central Corridor Project Provides information from the Metropolitan Council on the Central Corridor Project

City of Saint Paul Central Corridor LRT Information Provides information from the City of Saint Paul Planning and Economic Development Department on the Central Corridor Project

University of Minnesota Central Corridor LRT Information Information of the Central Corridor LRT Project from the University of Minnesota

MNDoT Passenger Rail Information Information on Commuter, Light Rail including the Central Corridor Project, and High Speed Rail from the Minnesota Department of Transportation

Union Depot Information on the history of the Saint Paul Union Depot and plans for use of the Depot as a multi-modal transit hub.