Due to concurrent events and potential road closures on the following dates, fans are encouraged to plan ahead, arrive early and explore all available transportation options.
Getting where you're going
Downtown is an urban setting that provides transportation opportunities to meet everyone's desired experience, whether you want to drive, ride a bus, take a train, or bike or walk. When visiting Downtown, there are five tips people should remember to minimize delays and maximize their enjoyment of all the activities going on.
- Plan ahead - Visit twins.com/transportation to learn more about all your transportation choices.
- Know your parking options - There is parking availability throughout Downtown. If you prefer convenient access to Target Field and Target Center, the adjacent A,B,C, and Hawthorne ramps have plenty of capacity, and the ramps empty smoothly after games, without long waits. If you're parking on the street when coming Downtown, make sure to check the signs to be sure of the time limit and hours of enforcement for your parking space.
- Use transit - Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium and TCF Bank Stadium are extremely transit-friendly. Target Field is at the junction of Northstar commuter rail, the METRO Blue and Green Lines, and a number of bus lines.
- Bicycles are another great way to the games - Bicyclists are reminded to use headlights and taillights after dark and, if possible, to wear light or reflective clothing.
- Come early/Stay late - The Warehouse District is ready to welcome fans for another summer of baseball, basketball, shows, and excitement. Take part in activities, shopping, dining, and other entertainment before and after games and concerts. Enjoy the extra time to experience all Downtown has to offer, and beat the traffic.
Taking transit to events
The METRO Blue Line runs from Bloomington to downtown Minneapolis. It serves large Park & Ride facilities at Fort Snelling and 28th Avenue stations which have nearly 2,800 free parking spaces.
The METRO Green Line runs from Union Depot in St. Paul, along University Ave, into Minneapolis.
A number of popular and frequent bus routes stop near these three stadiums. Routes 3, 14 southbound and 94 (94 only until 7 p.m. weeknights, no weekend service) serve Ramp B/5th Street Transit Center adjacent to Target Field. Routes 2, 3, 6 and 16 all serve TCF Bank Stadium and the U of M campus. Many other frequent routes travel along Hennepin and Nicollet avenues just blocks away. Online tools and information for instantly planning bus or train trips to Twins games is available at metrotransit.org/twins.
Managing traffic
The City of Minneapolis takes a number of steps to manage traffic during big events Downtown. The volume of pedestrians, bikes, and cars Downtown before and after these events means increased traffic, but there are several ways the City works to improve operations and minimize congestion, including:
Traffic control agents are at many Downtown intersections during peak times before and after the events. Traffic control agents at intersections are key to maintaining traffic flow and improving pedestrian safety when volumes are high.
Special traffic signal timing patterns are used to move high numbers of vehicles during events.
Dynamic messaging signs throughout Downtown provide drivers with real-time information as they move around the area. There are currently more than 70 of these signs Downtown, which are used to direct people to parking, to notify drivers when key parking ramps fill, and to help drivers find their way around.
Help prevent car break-ins
The Minneapolis Police Department encourages you to protect yourself from vehicle break-ins and "Put Your Junk In Your Trunk." Get in the habit of keeping all of your belongings in the trunk of your car, prior to arriving at your destination, and never leave belongings in plain view. Remember to always call 911 if you see suspicious behavior.