30th Avenue station (Metro Transit)
| Company type | Transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | December 4, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Bloomington , United States |
Area served | Twin Cities, Minnesota |
| Products | Light rail and bus transit services |
30th Avenue station functions as both a light rail and bus transit point on the Blue Line within the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. It commenced operations on December 4, 2004, coinciding with the Hiawatha Line's second expansion phase. The station includes a park and ride facility accommodating 1,585 vehicles, featuring a parking structure with 1,443 spaces that was inaugurated in the fall of 2008.
Between June 22, 2013, and May 19, 2017, the Red Line provided service at this station exclusively for northbound travel.
As parking availability is limited at the nearby Mall of America, 30th Avenue station serves as a practical parking option for commuters, situated only two blocks away.
Initially known as 28th Avenue station, it was renamed 30th Avenue in the summer of 2022 following the adjacent street's renaming to Winstead Way, in tribute to former Bloomington mayor Gene Winstead. The cost associated with this name change was around $15,000.
Bus connections
From 30th Avenue Station, commuters can access downtown Saint Paul directly via Route 54, improving regional transit connectivity and commuter convenience.