Northfield Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Date: July 15, 2026
To: Members of the Northfield Transportation Advisory Committee
From: David Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Northfield Lines Provides an Overview of the Metro Express Bus Service
Body
Action Requested:
None, Discussion
Summary Report:
Northfield Lines offers Metro Express Bus service during the school year for Carleton and St. Olaf. It is a daily route service to the Twin Cities, the route allows passengers to connect to the Metro Blue Line or Metro Green Line light rail station. The Metro Express is also available for the public to use; however, public ridership has been very low.
Bryce Berry with Northfield Lines will be present to share an overview of the service, challenges, opportunity for growth and what is limiting use from the public.
City Plans & Policies Relevance:
Northfield Comprehensive Plan
Alternative Options:
Discussion Only
Financial Impacts:
None
Tentative Timelines: NA