The station is located next to U.S. Bank Stadium, where the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome plaza used to be at the east end of downtown Minneapolis. It is a side-platform station. Service began at this station when the Blue Line opened on June 26, 2004.
In March 2016, the station was renamed to U.S. Bank Stadium station, after the new stadium planned for the Minnesota Vikings; for the station's naming rights, Metro will receive $300,000 annually from the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority and the team in the form of in-stadium promotions, advertising and marketing support to encourage transit ridership to stadium events.[1][2]
The station is served by METRO Green and Blue Lines. It is the primary transfer point between the two lines, as it is the last east/south-bound station shared by the two. Green Line trains feature posters reminding airport-bound passengers to change to the Blue Line at Downtown East.
During sporting events at the Metrodome, large crowds used to line up to use the trains. It would take up to an hour for the platforms to return to normal after a big game.
Prior to the opening of the METRO Green Line, the station was the main stop for students traveling to the East Bank and West Bank campuses of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, as a few frequent bus routes ran to campus nearby. Today, the METRO Green Line light rail runs between Minneapolis and St. Paul and now provides a direct connection to the university. Among buses, only Route 3 now serves the station.
Signallingedit
East of this station, past the crossing of 4th Street and Chicago Avenue, trains enter the segment of the line where automatic block signaling (ABS) is used. In contrast, light rail vehicles must obey stop lights in the downtown region. The rail line uses a system of lights which display either vertical or horizontal white bars to the train operator.
The two METRO lines split east of the station, over Interstate 35W.
Artedit
Public art at the station features a set of large arches by Andrew Leicester and Jane Zweig
A major feature of the site is a set of large ornamental arches and the plaza paving design, by artist Andrew Leicester, which stand next to the station.[3] They are meant to reflect the Stone Arch Bridge, a major landmark of the city that crosses the Mississippi River a few blocks away.[4] The patterns in the brickwork are meant to reflect fabric designs worn by 19th century immigrants in the Elliot Park neighborhood.[4]
^"METRO Light Rail station to become U.S. Bank Stadium Station" (Press release). Metro Transit. February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
^Moore, Janet (February 15, 2016). "Downtown East light-rail station to be renamed U.S. Bank Stadium Station". The Star Tribune. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
^"Downtown East Station Art". Metro Transit. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources U S Bank Stadium station news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2008 Learn how and when to remove this template message U S Bank Stadium station formerly Downtown East Metrodome 2004 13 and Downtown East 2014 16 station is a light rail station on the Metro Blue Line and Green Line in Minneapolis Minnesota U S Bank StadiumMetro light rail stationWestern view across the station in January 2018General informationLocation429 Park Ave SouthMinneapolis MinnesotaCoordinates44 58 30 N 93 15 36 W 44 9750 N 93 2600 W 44 9750 93 2600Owned byMetro TransitLine s Blue Line Green Line PlatformsSide platformsTracks2ConnectionsMetro Transit Route 3ConstructionParkingNoAccessibleYesOther informationFare zoneDowntown zoneHistoryOpenedJune 26 2004Previous namesDowntown East Metrodome 2004 2013 Downtown East 2013 2016 ServicesPreceding station Metro Following stationGovernment Plazatoward Target Field Blue Line Cedar Riversidetoward Mall of AmericaGreen Line West Banktoward Saint Paul Union DepotLocationThe station is located next to U S Bank Stadium where the Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome plaza used to be at the east end of downtown Minneapolis It is a side platform station Service began at this station when the Blue Line opened on June 26 2004 In March 2016 the station was renamed to U S Bank Stadium station after the new stadium planned for the Minnesota Vikings for the station s naming rights Metro will receive 300 000 annually from the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority and the team in the form of in stadium promotions advertising and marketing support to encourage transit ridership to stadium events 1 2 Contents 1 Services and connections 2 Signalling 3 Art 4 Notable places nearby 5 References 6 External linksServices and connections editThe station is served by METRO Green and Blue Lines It is the primary transfer point between the two lines as it is the last east south bound station shared by the two Green Line trains feature posters reminding airport bound passengers to change to the Blue Line at Downtown East During sporting events at the Metrodome large crowds used to line up to use the trains It would take up to an hour for the platforms to return to normal after a big game Prior to the opening of the METRO Green Line the station was the main stop for students traveling to the East Bank and West Bank campuses of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities as a few frequent bus routes ran to campus nearby Today the METRO Green Line light rail runs between Minneapolis and St Paul and now provides a direct connection to the university Among buses only Route 3 now serves the station Signalling editEast of this station past the crossing of 4th Street and Chicago Avenue trains enter the segment of the line where automatic block signaling ABS is used In contrast light rail vehicles must obey stop lights in the downtown region The rail line uses a system of lights which display either vertical or horizontal white bars to the train operator The two METRO lines split east of the station over Interstate 35W Art edit nbsp Public art at the station features a set of large arches by Andrew Leicester and Jane ZweigA major feature of the site is a set of large ornamental arches and the plaza paving design by artist Andrew Leicester which stand next to the station 3 They are meant to reflect the Stone Arch Bridge a major landmark of the city that crosses the Mississippi River a few blocks away 4 The patterns in the brickwork are meant to reflect fabric designs worn by 19th century immigrants in the Elliot Park neighborhood 4 Notable places nearby editDowntown East Commons Guthrie Theater 3 blocks Hennepin County Medical Center 2 blocks Hiawatha LRT Trail Minneapolis Armory 1 block Former Star Tribune Headquarters 1 block Mill City Museum 3 blocks Samatar Crossing U S Bank StadiumReferences edit METRO Light Rail station to become U S Bank Stadium Station Press release Metro Transit February 16 2016 Retrieved February 16 2016 Moore Janet February 15 2016 Downtown East light rail station to be renamed U S Bank Stadium Station The Star Tribune Retrieved February 16 2016 Downtown East Station Art Metro Transit Retrieved June 6 2015 a b Millett Larry 2007 AIA Guide to the Twin Cities The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St Paul Minnesota Historical Society Press p 74 ISBN 978 0 87351 540 5 External links edit nbsp Media related to U S Bank Stadium Metro Transit station at Wikimedia Commons Metro Transit Downtown East Station Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title U S Bank Stadium station amp oldid 1152452672, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
