Rush Line Corridor

The Rush Line Corridor is an 80-mile transportation corridor that begins at Minnesota's Union Depot in downtown St. Paul and generally follows Highway 61 and Interstate 35/35E north through Washington, Ramsey, Anoka, Chisago and Pine counties to Hinckley.

The Corridor links growing communities that range from urban neighborhoods to suburbs and beyond to include rural cities and townships. Total Corridor population is forecast to increase by 43% between 2000 and 2030, an increase of more than 158,000 people.  

The Rush Line Task Force, a joint powers organization, was created in 1999 to study and implement transit opportunities within the corridor. The 25-member Task Force includes the county regional railroad authorities of Chisago, Ramsey, Washington, Anoka, and Pine counties along with 20 cities and towns along the corridor. The Task Force meets bi-monthly at 3:30 on the Thursday of the month at White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61. 

The Rush Line Corridor website at http://www.rushline.org/ is the primary source for project background information, the latest news about the corridor and announcements for upcoming meetings and events.