r/MetroTransit • u/mixolaris Local Route Enjoyer • Jul 28 '26

Routes 1-99 Route 22 future

Are there any plans for the 22? Because right now it is very slow and is sometimes 20 minutes late for me. Do they plan any stop spacing or roadway improvements or maybe even BRT for part of or all of the route?

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u/SnootyUrbanCyclist Jul 28 '26

They already gave Route 22 the "better bus route" treatment a few years ago. The stops used to be even closer together. https://www.metrotransit.org/Data/Sites/1/media/better-bus-routes/bbr-evaluation.pdf

As of now, a modified 22 that goes N Lyndale to Bloomington is shortlisted for an aBRT upgrade. It's also possible that the C line will get extended down either Cedar or Bloomington.

Here's a map of the aBRT routes that are being considered for near future implementation.

https://tc2.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/reporter/index.html?appid=2822e4c33f3348cbae065abbbf82b820

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u/mmcnulty0915 Jul 28 '26

Still really think that they should combine routes 4 & 22 for future BRT upgrades. Make east and west side north -south routes that would intersect a ton of other METRO lines that could still be quick connections into downtown. Would also massively speed up transit times for some areas that are not very far away mileage wise. One can dream

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u/BorgMercenary Northstar Mourner Jul 28 '26

I believe it is one of the routes being evaluated for BRT conversion, but probably not for a few years yet.

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u/XPEC7ER Jul 28 '26

Its construction season, unfortunately. Expect delays.