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| Terminal 2–Humphrey station | |
|---|---|
| Name | Terminal 2–Humphrey station |
| Type | Airport light rail station |
| Country | United States |
| Owned | Metropolitan Airports Commission |
| Operator | Metro Transit |
| Line | Metro Blue Line |
| Platforms | 1 island platform |
| Connections | Metro Transit buses, light rail |
| Structure | At-grade |
| Opened | December 4, 2009 |
Terminal 2–Humphrey station is an at-grade light rail station serving Terminal 2 of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, located on the Metro Blue Line in Bloomington, Minnesota. The station connects airport operations with regional transit managed by Metro Transit, integrated into infrastructure overseen by the Metropolitan Airports Commission and planned alongside projects influenced by Hennepin County and Anoka County transportation policies. It provides rail access for passengers traveling between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport terminals, Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area destinations, and regional hubs such as Mall of America and Target Field.
Terminal 2–Humphrey station opened as part of the Hiawatha Avenue corridor extension linked to the development initiatives of Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority and the Metropolitan Council. The station serves Terminal 2 (formerly Humphrey Terminal), adjacent to facilities managed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission and connected via pedestrian ways to concourses operated by airport authorities influenced by Federal Aviation Administration standards and Transportation Security Administration procedures. It lies on the alignment between Fort Snelling station and Terminal 1–Lindbergh station on the Metro Blue Line corridor that was funded through partnerships involving State of Minnesota agencies and metropolitan planning organizations.
Planning for the station followed transit studies by the Metropolitan Council and recommendations in regional plans influenced by initiatives from Minnesota Department of Transportation and federal funding mechanisms such as grants administered by the Federal Transit Administration. Construction coincided with the Blue Line extension projects and airport redevelopment overseen by the Metropolitan Airports Commission with contractors and consultants including firms that formerly worked on projects for Hennepin County and Washington County. The station began revenue service on December 4, 2009, amid coordinated operations with Metro Transit and intermodal linkages to bus networks operated by agencies such as Minnesota Valley Transit Authority.
The station features a single center island platform serving two tracks on the Metro Blue Line with at-grade access and canopy structures designed in consultation with architects who previously worked on transit facilities for entities like Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and municipal transit centers. Passenger amenities include ticket vending machines interoperable with Go-To Card systems administered by Metro Transit and informative signage consistent with standards used by Federal Transit Administration projects. The platform connects to Terminal 2 via a controlled pedestrian walkway interfacing with airport concourse zones managed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission and security procedures coordinated with the Transportation Security Administration.
Services at the station are provided by the Metro Blue Line with direct rail connections to Mall of America, Target Field, and downtown Minneapolis along corridors that intersect planning areas overseen by the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County. Ground connections include bus services operated by Metro Transit and shuttle links coordinated with the Metropolitan Airports Commission for curbside operations serving carriers such as Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Intermodal transfers enable passengers to reach regional destinations, including connections to commuter rail and intercity networks influenced by agencies like the Minnesota Department of Transportation and advocacy groups such as Transit for Livable Communities.
Ridership at the station reflects patterns influenced by passenger volumes at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, seasonal travel peaks connected to events at venues like U.S. Bank Stadium and trade shows at Minneapolis Convention Center, and service schedules maintained by Metro Transit. Operations are subject to collective bargaining frameworks involving labor organizations active in the region and safety oversight consistent with Federal Transit Administration guidelines, while service planning integrates data from the Metropolitan Council and airport passenger forecasts prepared by the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
Design and accessibility features comply with standards from the Americans with Disabilities Act and align with best practices employed in transit projects funded by the Federal Transit Administration and regional stakeholders including Metropolitan Council planners. The station includes tactile warning strips, accessible pathways to Terminal 2 managed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, and signage consistent with universal design principles promoted by advocacy organizations such as Access Press and regional disability commissions.
Future planning considerations involve coordination between the Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metro Transit, and the Metropolitan Council for potential upgrades tied to airport redevelopment projects, modal integration plans influenced by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and capacity improvements responsive to ridership projections developed for the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area. Potential enhancements may align with regional transit initiatives supported by federal programs administered by the Federal Transit Administration and partnerships with county governments such as Hennepin County.
Category:Metro Blue Line stations Category:Railway stations in Hennepin County, Minnesota Category:Airport railway stations in the United States