Project: Hiawatha Light Rail Line
Summary
The first of the Twin Cities' modern light rail lines was built between downtown Minneapolis and the suburb of Bloomington. The line connects Target Field downtown to the International Airport and the Mall of America and was intended to help ease congestion along Highway 55 and the balance of the Hiawatha corridor.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
New Transit Line
Transportation Mode
Light Rail
Usage
31,612
Length (mi)
12.00
Economic Distress
0.51
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
2,003
Population Growth Rate (%)
0.6%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
1.6%
Market Size
2,436,593
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
0.0000
Topography
4
Geography
Region
Great Lakes / Plains
State
MN
County
Hennepin
City
Minneapolis & Bloomington City
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
None
Timing
Initial Study Date
1999
Post Construction Study Date
2009
Construction Start Date
2000
Construction End Date
2004
Months Duration
42
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2000
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$715,300,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$1,307,646,800
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
Hiawatha Light Rail Line
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