Nicollet Mall station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | June 26, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis , United States |
Area served | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Products | Metro Blue Line, Metro Green Line, Metro Orange Line (bus rapid transit) |
Nicollet Mall station ( ) serves as a light rail stop on both the Metro Blue Line and Green Line in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adjacent to the light rail platforms lies the southbound Metro Orange Line bus rapid transit stop known as Marquette & 5th Street.
Positioned along 5th Street South between Marquette Avenue and Nicollet Mall, this center-platform facility includes a single westbound traffic lane located just south of the platform. The station commenced operations with the Blue Line launch on June 26, 2004. In 2013, Metro Transit initiated construction of an extra northbound platform connected to the Nic on Fifth apartment project aimed at enhancing safety, alleviating congestion, and expanding capacity in anticipation of the Southwest LRT. Although originally planned for completion in March 2017, this additional platform officially opened on December 22, 2017. It stands out within the network as the only station permitting boarding from both sides of the train.
Design and public art
The original design of the station was crafted by ESG Architecture & Design, featuring Thomas Rose as the design team’s artist. The structure’s flowing steel columns paired with two curved metal roofs evoke the verticality of downtown skyscrapers and capture the vibrancy of Nicollet Mall, earning it the nickname "The Roller Coaster." The newer northbound platform was designed by ESG’s Trace Jacques, who also led design efforts for Nic on Fifth.
Included at the station is an interactive public art piece titled Small Kindness, Weather Permitting created by Janet Zweig. This installation consists of four engaging elements: Please turn the wheel #11, Thanks a million #28, Ring the bell and see #19, and Hit the bell! #1.
Notable places nearby
- Nicollet Mall
- Gaviidae Common
- Soo Line Building
- 510 Marquette Building
- Minneapolis Central Library
- Wells Fargo Center
- Marquette Plaza
- IDS Center