Metro G Line (Minnesota)
| Company type | Planned bus rapid transit service |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Saint Paul , United States |
Area served | Little Canada to West Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Products | Bus rapid transit service |
The Metro G Line, previously known as the Robert Street Corridor, is a planned bus rapid transit (BRT) service connecting Little Canada to West Saint Paul through downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, following Rice and Robert Streets. Between 2000 and 2030, this corridor is anticipated to experience a 45% growth in population alongside a 27% increase in employment opportunities. An initial allocation of $500,000 was provided in the 2006 state bonding bill to conduct feasibility analyses for expanding mass transit options. Robert Street was also explored as a potential light rail route and was designated by the Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Transportation Policy Plan as one of nine key arterial roads suitable for BRT development, with phased implementation targeted by 2030. The corridor received the official G Line designation in February 2021.
Engineering work is projected to be completed by 2026. The construction process will be divided into two stages coordinated with scheduled improvements on Robert Street: the initial phase will cover the stretch from Little Canada Transit Station to downtown between 2026 and 2027, followed by the southern extension reaching the Dakota County Northern Service Center, expected to be finished by late 2028.