Metro H Line (Minnesota)
| Company type | Public transit service |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis–Saint Paul , United States |
Area served | Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area |
| Products | Bus rapid transit service |
| Owner | Metro Transit |
The Metro H Line represents a forthcoming bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor within the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan region, managed by Metro Transit. This route will predominantly travel along Como and Maryland Avenues, following the path of the existing Route 3, linking downtown Minneapolis with the Sun Ray Transit Center located in eastern Saint Paul.
As the eighth arterial BRT corridor introduced by Metro Transit, stations along the H Line will be equipped with upgraded features such as improved lighting, heating systems, enhanced security measures, seating areas, bicycle racks, pay-at-the-station fare collection units, and NexTrip displays providing real-time departure information. By April 2025, funding remains incomplete as the initiative continues to pursue financial backing from federal and state sources as well as the Metropolitan Council.
Currently in the design phase, station planning is anticipated to proceed through 2027, followed by a construction period spanning approximately two years. Covering a distance of 17 miles, the line will offer around 40 stops and provide connections to several existing and upcoming Metro light rail and BRT services: including the Blue, Green, Gold, Orange, C, D, E, and F lines within downtown Minneapolis; the A Line at Snelling Avenue; the G Line at Rice Street; the Purple Line; and the Gold Line at Sun Ray Transit Center. This corridor serves access to roughly 170,400 employment opportunities, of which about 60,600 are low-wage jobs. Nearly fifty percent of current Route 3 users identify as people of color or come from low-income households. The initial budget estimate stands at $118 million.