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County commissioner announces Dec. 6 Route 345 service, county circulator expansion and local program updates
Summary
Washington County Commissioner Karla Bingham told the Saint Paul Park council that Metro Transit Route 345 will begin Dec. 6 with service to the Newport Transit Station and Mall of America; the county will also expand DART circulator service into St. Paul Park in early 2026 and fund a $15 million renovation for Park Grove Library beginning Feb. 2026.
Commissioner Karla Bingham told the City of Saint Paul Park council on Nov. 17 that Metro Transit will introduce Route 345 on Dec. 6, restoring a connection to the Newport Transit Station and extending service to West St. Paul, South St. Paul, the Mall of America and the airport.
"As of December 6, we will have a stop starting at the Woodbury Wood Lane station dropping down to the Newport Transit Station," Bingham said, describing hourly service that will operate seven days a week. She credited advocacy by the Red Rock Corridor Commission and council member Whitbread for helping secure the route.
Bingham also said the county plans to expand the Cottage Grove…
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