Comments on: Northstar Commuter rail line will cut through, pass by Northeast Minneapolis

By: Brennan H

Brennan H — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:35:14 +0000

It’s a HUGE disappointment that the CITY residents through which this monster motors through will not get any benefit from the rail line. As a frequent air traveler who prefers rail over bus, I am disappointed that I will still be getting rides in a car to and from the airport or the Hiawatha Rail stations. The line is passing right through NE mpls, why not add a stop here? The bus isn’t convenient and is overpriced. It takes twice as long for me to bus downtown as it does to drive and the cost is only 50 cents less, hardly worth giving up the convenience of my own transportation compared to the bus. Alas, NE residents are bound to be driving to and from work for now.

By: Eric James

Eric James — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:43:54 +0000

Northeast is not North Minneapolis “ctmadnes,” you are most definitely not from here. They are very distinct areas and the existing rail line runs exclusively on the east side of the Mississippi. The line that runs through North side heads due west to Medina. Another irony to this situation is that Fridley contains many of Nordeasts’ descendants.

By: Paul Schmelzer

Paul Schmelzer — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:42:27 +0000

You’re not from here, are ya? North Minneapolis is west of I-94, so while the rail line goes due north it leaves town without ever entering into the north side.

By: ctmadnes

ctmadnes — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:30:33 +0000

That’s because its NORTH Minneapolis, duh.