46th Street station (Metro Transit)
| Company type | Light rail and bus rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | June 26, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis , United States |
Area served | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Products | Metro Blue Line, A Line bus rapid transit, bus routes 7, 9, 46, 74, MVTA routes 436 and 446 |
46th Street station is a light rail stop situated on the Metro Blue Line within Minneapolis, Minnesota. Positioned at the northwest intersection of 46th Street and Minnesota State Highway 55 (Hiawatha Avenue) in the Ericsson neighborhood, this station is equipped with side platforms. It commenced operations concurrent with the Blue Line's launch on June 26, 2004.
Functioning as a major bus transfer hub along the Blue Line, the station facilitates routes that serve south Minneapolis and Saint Paul. In June 2016, the A Line bus rapid transit service started operating here, providing a connection to the Green Line at Snelling Avenue and University Avenue.
Bus access to the station occurs beneath Oak Station Place, a residential building of four stories featuring a two-level skyway designed for vehicular traffic. This mixed-use development, inaugurated in 2012, promotes transit-oriented urban growth. From 2019 through 2024, six residential buildings comprising approximately 500 units were developed within a half-mile radius, representing significant housing expansion outside downtown along the Blue Line corridor.
Services
At 46th Street station, passengers can directly transfer to the A Line and bus routes 7, 9, 46, 74, as well as Minnesota Valley Transit Authority routes 436 and 446. The local carsharing initiative HOURCAR maintains a solar-powered charging facility at this location for its fleet of plug-in Toyota Prius vehicles. Additionally, the Hiawatha LRT Trail, which runs adjacent to much of the METRO Blue Line, offers cyclists access to East Minnehaha Parkway and Minnehaha Park.
Art
Public artwork is displayed at the station, notably a turtle sculpture located on the southbound shelter that alludes to nearby Minnehaha Creek, contributing to the station’s sense of place within the community.