MINNEAPOLIS — Following the resumption of Northstar Commuter Rail and Metro Transit's bus system on Wednesday, Metro Transit has announced its Blue Line and Green Line light rail services will resume Thursday at 6 a.m.
The organization states that once light rail services resume, all transportation will return to their previously reduced COVID-19 service schedules.
Riders are encouraged to sign up for Rider Alerts to learn of any potential detours or schedule changes.
In light of recent unrest in the Twin Cities after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Police custody, a curfew is still in effect starting at 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday. However, Metro Transit says buses will continue to operate as scheduled until 11 p.m. - for individuals performing tasks allowed under curfew (such as going to and from work, seeking child care, etc.).
Metro Transit buses and the Northstar Commuter Rail previously resumed service starting at 4 a.m. on Wednesday.
While bus service resumes Wednesday morning, there is expected to be ongoing and changing detours for many buses, including routes 5, 7, 11, 18, 21 and 23.
Metro Transit had suspended all bus and light rail service in response to the unrest in the Twin Cities following the death of George Floyd.
In a statement posted on the Metro Transit website, General Manager Wes Kooistra thanked everyone for their continued patience as they work to restore service.
"Please know that we are eager to return to fulfilling our mission to get people where they need to go. We recognize that reliable transportation is especially important in areas where food and other services are now harder to come by, and we will do all we can to meet those needs," Kooistra said.
