Green Line again exceeds projections

More than 1 million rides were taken on the METRO Green Line in September, 35 percent higher than the ridership projection for 2015. Average weekday ridership in September was 37,178 for a combined ridership of 1,185,217.

Ridership in the University Ave. corridor has almost doubled since last year. In September 2013, there were 653,208 rides on bus routes 16, 94 and 50, the limited-stop service that has been replaced by the Green Line. The Green Line and routes 16 and 94 had a combined ridership of 1,185,217 in September.

Ridership has been strong in both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as the University Ave. corridor. Stations that serve the University of Minnesota area have been especially active since the beginning of the fall semester.

Special events have also drawn high ridership. Around 12,700 fans took the Green Line to the Minnesota Vikings’ two home games at TCF Bank Stadium in September, representing around a quarter of announced attendance.