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'''Central'''<ref name="ccpage"/> (formerly known as '''4th & Cedar''' until November 2011)<ref name="tracksnov11"/> is a [[light rail]] station along the [[Green Line (Minnesota)|Green Line]] in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota]]. It is unique among Central Corridor stations in that it is not located in the middle of or directly adjacent to a road, but rather at a 45° angle to surrounding streets like the [[Downtown East/Metrodome (Metro Transit station)|Downtown East/Metrodome Station]] on the [[Blue Line (Minnesota)|Blue Line]]. It is located on the block bounded by 5th Street, Minnesota Street, 4th Street, and Cedar Street.
'''Central'''<ref name="ccpage"/> (formerly known as '''4th & Cedar''' until November 2011)<ref name="tracksnov11"/> is a [[light rail]] station along the [[Green Line (Minnesota)|Green Line]] in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota]]. It is unique among Central Corridor stations in that it is not located in the middle of or directly adjacent to a road, but rather at a 45° angle to surrounding streets like the [[Downtown East/Metrodome (Metro Transit station)|Downtown East/Metrodome Station]] on the [[Blue Line (Minnesota)|Blue Line]]. It is located on the block bounded by 5th Street, Minnesota Street, 4th Street, and Cedar Street.


Utility relocation construction work began along 4th Street in August 2009, well before the Green Line had received final funding or approval.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/08/20/lowertown-light-rail-construction/|title=St. Paul's Lowertown dealing with light rail construction headaches|author=Laura Yuen|publisher=Minnesota Public Radio|date=August 20, 2010|accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> Construction along Cedar Street, including demolition of the former [[Bremer Bank]] building on the block began in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/ccorridor/construction/CCLRTConstructionScheduleAtAGlance.htm|title=Central Corridor LRT construction schedule at a glance|work=Central Corridor|publisher=Metropolitan Council|date=July 20, 2010|accessdate=September 18, 2010}}{{deadlink|date=January 2014}}</ref> A [[skyway]] through the Bremer building was closed for much of the year but reopened on November 1st, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.twincities.com/ci_19247254|author=Richard Chin|title=St. Paul skyway link over Fifth Street open again|work=Pioneer Press|date=November 2, 2011|accessdate=November 10, 2011|}}</ref> The station opened along with the rest of the line on June 14, 2014.
Utility relocation construction work began along 4th Street in August 2009, well before the Green Line had received final funding or approval.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/08/20/lowertown-light-rail-construction/|title=St. Paul's Lowertown dealing with light rail construction headaches|author=Laura Yuen|publisher=Minnesota Public Radio|date=August 20, 2010|accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> Construction along Cedar Street, including demolition of the former [[Bremer Bank]] building on the block began in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/ccorridor/construction/CCLRTConstructionScheduleAtAGlance.htm |title=Central Corridor LRT construction schedule at a glance |work=Central Corridor |publisher=Metropolitan Council |date=July 20, 2010 |accessdate=September 18, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20100924174951/http://www.metrocouncil.org:80/transportation/ccorridor/construction/CCLRTConstructionScheduleAtAGlance.htm |archivedate=September 24, 2010 }}</ref> A [[skyway]] through the Bremer building was closed for much of the year but reopened on November 1st, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.twincities.com/ci_19247254|author=Richard Chin|title=St. Paul skyway link over Fifth Street open again|work=Pioneer Press|date=November 2, 2011|accessdate=November 10, 2011|}}</ref> The station opened along with the rest of the line on June 14, 2014.


==References==
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Central[1][2]
A train passing through Central in 2014
General information
Coordinates44°56′46.12″N 93°5′31.88″W / 44.9461444°N 93.0921889°W / 44.9461444; -93.0921889
Owned byMetro Transit
Line(s)Lua error: expandTemplate: template "MNMT color" does not exist.
PlatformsSide platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsRegular routes: 3, 16, 21, 53, 54, 61, 62, 63, 64, 67, 68, 70, 71, 74, 75, 94. Express/peak limited-stop routes: 262, 265, 275, 294, 350, 351, 353, 361, 364, 417, 480, 484, 489, 860[1]
Construction
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zoneDowntown Saint Paul
History
OpenedJune 14, 2014
Passengers
projected 20301,130[1]
Services
Preceding station   MNMT   Following station
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Central[1] (formerly known as 4th & Cedar until November 2011)[2] is a light rail station along the Green Line in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is unique among Central Corridor stations in that it is not located in the middle of or directly adjacent to a road, but rather at a 45° angle to surrounding streets like the Downtown East/Metrodome Station on the Blue Line. It is located on the block bounded by 5th Street, Minnesota Street, 4th Street, and Cedar Street.

Utility relocation construction work began along 4th Street in August 2009, well before the Green Line had received final funding or approval.[3] Construction along Cedar Street, including demolition of the former Bremer Bank building on the block began in 2011.[4] A skyway through the Bremer building was closed for much of the year but reopened on November 1st, 2011.[5] The station opened along with the rest of the line on June 14, 2014.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Central Station". Central Corridor. Metropolitan Council. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b "Making Tracks" (PDF). Central Corridor. Metropolitan Council. November 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2011.[dead link]
  3. ^ Laura Yuen (August 20, 2010). "St. Paul's Lowertown dealing with light rail construction headaches". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 18, 2010.
  4. ^ "Central Corridor LRT construction schedule at a glance". Central Corridor. Metropolitan Council. July 20, 2010. Archived from the original on September 24, 2010. Retrieved September 18, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Richard Chin (November 2, 2011). "St. Paul skyway link over Fifth Street open again". Pioneer Press. Retrieved November 10, 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
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