Purple Line BRT (Formerly Rush Line)

What is the Purple Line BRT project?

The Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is a proposed 14-mile transit route with stops between Union Depot in Lowertown Saint Paul and downtown White Bear Lake.  Watch an animation of the proposal in downtown White Bear Lake - click here.

Purple Line BRT will:

• Run seven days a week from early in the morning to late at night.
• Arrive every 10 minutes during rush hours and every 15 minutes other times.
• Connect people to jobs, education, healthcare and recreation destinations.
• Provide fast and reliable transit service.
• Have stations with amenities like shelter, light, heat, fare payment machines and real-time departure signs.
• Support economic development.
• Conveniently connect to METRO Green Line, METRO Gold Line, local and intercity buses and Amtrak® service at Union Depot.

For more information and to learn how to get involved click here. 

UPDATE:  On March 8, 2022, the White Bear Lake City Council adopted a resolution opposing the Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit Route, which was consequently forwarded to the Metropolitan Council and Ramsey County for consideration.