61st Way Milling and Overlay Scheduled Near Fridley Station

Northstar Commuter Rail Grand Opening Events
Northstar Commuter Rail will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, with regular commuter service beginning on the following Monday, Nov. 16. The public is invited to the Nov. 14 events at each Northstar station from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis.

Fridley Station Handrail Installation Continues

Northstar Commuter Rail Grand Opening Events
Northstar Commuter Rail will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, with regular commuter service beginning on the following Monday, Nov. 16. The public is invited to the Nov. 14 events at each Northstar station from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis.

Glass Installation Completed on Fridley Station Shelters and Entrances

Northstar Commuter Rail Grand Opening Events
Northstar Commuter Rail will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, with regular commuter service beginning on the following Monday, Nov. 16. The public is invited to the Nov. 14 events at each Northstar station from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis.

The random drawing for free grand opening train rides will take place the week of October 12; winners will be notified by mail. A limited number of train tickets will also be available on Nov. 14 at the Fridley, Coon Rapids-Riverdale, Anoka, Elk River and Big Lake stations. No rides will be provided in downtown Minneapolis that day. However, people may tour a Northstar train at the Target Field Station and receive a free Metro Transit ride coupon good for travel on Northstar at a later specified date.

For more information about Northstar Commuter Rail, operated by Metro Transit, and the grand opening events go to www.metrotransit.org/northstar. To learn about Northstar Link Commuter Coach service between St. Cloud and Big Lake, operated by St. Cloud Metro Bus, go to www.CatchTheLink.com.

Fridley Station Safety
For your safety, please do not attempt to access the Fridley station construction area; this includes crossing the BNSF railroad tracks or attempting to follow the Mississippi River Regional Trail through the construction site. It is unsafe and illegal to attempt to enter the construction site. To keep yourself and the construction crews safe, please use East River Road to travel north and south during construction. The Fridley station site is under 24-hour camera surveillance.

FRIDLEY STATION CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

• Work on the station elevator occurred this week and will continue next week.
• Installation of handrails throughout the station area continues.
• Installation of glass for the station shelters and east and west entrances was completed this week.
• Roofing on the station shelters and east and west entrances continues.
• Landscape planting on the east and west sides is scheduled to begin next week.
• Fence installation around the station site continues.
• The majority of electrical work at the station is completed.
• The majority of work in the tunnel is completed.

The schedule presented in this update is tentative, weather dependent and subject to change.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE REMEMBER:
Look BOTH ways! — Trains can approach at any time, from either direction. Always look both directions and listen for warning signals or horns before crossing the tracks in your vehicle or on foot at designated railroad crossings.

If you have any questions or concerns about Fridley station construction, please contact Joy Miciano at 651-366-5829 or visit the Northstar website at www.mn-GetOnBoard.com.

If you would like to schedule a Northstar Commuter Rail presentation for an organization, group or meeting, please contact Joy Miciano at 651-366-5829.

FRIDLEY STATION CONSTRUCTION PHOTO:
Inside the west side entrance (September 30, 2009).

Fridley Station Shelter Work Progressing

Northstar Commuter Rail Grand Opening Events
Northstar Commuter Rail will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, with regular commuter service beginning on the following Monday, Nov. 16. The public is invited to the Nov. 14 events at each Northstar station from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis.

Platform Paver Installation Completed at Fridley Station

Final Week to Enter Ticket Drawing to Ride Northstar Commuter Rail at Grand Opening Events. Northstar Commuter Rail will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, with regular commuter service beginning on the following Monday, Nov. 16. The public is invited to the Nov. 14 events at each Northstar station from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis. 

Crews Begin Installation of Fridley Station Irrigation System

This will be the final weekly Northstar Construction Update for all stations except the Fridley station. Crews will continue punchlist work and system testing through the fall and will continue to be active on all construction sites. Please continue to use caution when walking, bicycling or driving in these areas.

Some LRT Extension Road Work Completed

Enter Ticket Drawing to Ride Northstar Commuter Rail at Nov. 14 Grand Opening Events

Northstar Commuter Rail will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, with regular commuter service beginning on the following Monday, Nov. 16. The public is invited to the Nov. 14 events at each Northstar station from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis.

Crews Complete Tile Work in Fridley Station Pedestrian Tunnel

Enter Ticket Drawing to Ride Northstar Commuter Rail at Nov. 14 Grand Opening Events

Northstar Commuter Rail will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, with regular commuter service beginning the following Monday. The public is invited to the Nov. 14 events at each Northstar station from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis.

Northstar Service Begins Nov. 16; Fridley Station Construction Progressing

Northstar train service will begin on Monday, November 16, 2009. Service launch events for the public will be held in station communities Saturday, November 14, 2009. For more information on the start of service or the service launch events, please visit www.metrotransit.org/Northstar.

Crews Prep the Fridley Station For Sidewalk Installation

Construction in downtown Minneapolis continues as crews work on the Hiawatha Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension and the Northstar Commuter Rail station. Punchlist work continues at the commuter stations in Big Lake, Elk River, Anoka and Coon Rapids.