Snelling Avenue station
| Company type | Transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Saint Paul , United States |
Area served | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Products | Light rail and bus rapid transit services |
Snelling Avenue station functions as a light rail stop on the Metro Green Line within Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is situated along University Avenue at the crossing with Snelling Avenue. The station consists of split side platforms: the westbound platform lies north of the tracks to the west of Snelling Avenue, while the eastbound platform is positioned south of the tracks to the east of the junction.
This location serves a major commercial crossroads experiencing heavy traffic; according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, approximately 48,550 vehicles pass daily, whereas urban historian Larry Millett estimates this figure to be near 64,000 vehicles per day, potentially ranking it as Minnesota’s most trafficked intersection.
Construction work commenced in 2011, culminating in the station’s opening concurrent with the Green Line launch in 2014. The nearby Allianz Field, which began operations in 2019 at University and Snelling Avenues, benefits from convenient transit access provided by this station. The intersection is also overlooked by the notable Spruce Tree Centre building, with other prominent local establishments including Ax-Man Surplus and the Turf Club.
Snelling & University station
Snelling & University station serves as a bus rapid transit stop on the Metro A Line, featuring platforms located just south of University Avenue to facilitate straightforward transfers to the Green Line. Positioned roughly halfway between 46th Street and Rosedale Transit Center, it opened on June 11, 2016, along with the remainder of the A Line. On transit maps, both light rail and rapid bus stops are collectively designated as Snelling Avenue Station.
Bus connections
- Route 21 - Uptown - Lake Street - Midway - Selby Avenue
Connections to Route 21 can be accessed via nearby stops along Snelling Avenue.