KEY DATES

Saturday, Nov. 13: Public celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pearl Park, 414 East Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis. Refreshments will be served.

Monday, Nov. 19: MnPASS express lanes open on I-35W. Contact MnDOT to obtain a radio transponder that lets you to pay electronically when you use the lane.

Monday, Dec. 6: The first day the BRT station will be in use for the morning rush hour. Metro Transit staff will be on hand from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. to assist riders.