University Avenue, Major avenue in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota
University Avenue is an eight-lane main road that connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul across about 8 kilometers. Along the route you will find shops, bus stops, and Green Line light rail stations.
The street began in 1832 as a tree-lined path designed by landscape architect André Parmentier to connect two major universities. This connection became the backbone for the modern transportation link between the two cities.
The street corridor integrates multiple neighborhoods with diverse communities, restaurants, shops, and educational facilities that represent Minnesota's multicultural population.
The Green Line light rail runs directly along the avenue and provides easy travel between both cities. Buses and sidewalks also allow you to walk or use other ways to get around.
Four medical centers, three universities, and numerous research facilities cluster along this road to form a major knowledge center. This dense concentration of academic and health institutions shapes the character of the avenue significantly.
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