Originally published in the Park Bugle, January 2026.
A major new transit connection has arrived in South St. Anthony Park. On December 6, Metro Transit launched the E Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, offering a fast, reliable one-seat ride from Westgate Station all the way to Southdale – with key stops at the U of M East Bank campus, downtown Minneapolis, Uptown, Bde Maka Ska, Linden Hills, 50th & France, and more.
The Westgate E Line stop is located on the north side of University Avenue at Berry Street, between the two halves of the Green Line’s Westgate Station. This connection makes it easier than ever for neighbors to reach major destinations across Minneapolis and Edina without needing a transfer.
The E Line is Metro Transit’s eighth BRT route, and notably the third launched in 2025. With its introduction, an estimated 117,000 people now live within a half-mile of the E Line, and roughly 16% of the region’s population lives within a half-mile of a BRT route.
BRT service differs from local bus routes: riders pay before boarding, can enter through any of the three doors, and benefit from bus-only lanes and signal priority along parts of the route – all of which help keep travel times fast and predictable.
SAPCC encourages residents to explore this new connection and enjoy the growing regional rapid transit network serving our neighborhood.