New Northstar Link rates announced
To take effect January 3, 2012
ST. CLOUD — The Northstar Corridor Development Authority approved a 2012 budget Dec. 1 which includes a fare increase for Northstar Link, effective Jan. 3. This is the first increase since the service started in November 2009. The increase will help offset operational costs.
The Northstar Link travels between St. Cloud and Big Lake Northstar Station, with a stop in Becker. The schedule meets most Northstar trains in Big Lake. On Fridays, a midday bus runs the full length of the corridor, from St. Cloud to downtown Minneapolis. Special buses serve sporting and other events. Rides are free on special buses and trains serving the Target Holidazzle parades on Dec. 10 and 17.
Ridership on the Link continues to grow. People boarded the bus 70,741 times, January through October of this year. That’s a 113% increase over the same period in 2010.
Stearns County Commissioner Leigh Lenzmeier, chair of the Northstar Corridor Development Authority, is pleased with the service’s growing popularity.
“Riders are discovering that the Link and the train provide stress-free and on-time travel,” said Commissioner Lenzmeier.
New in 2012, will be a Fabulous Friday midday bus stop in Ramsey. Details are being worked out for an early January start. Watch www.CatchTheLink.com for more information or call 1-877-546-5010. During 2012, a Northstar train station will be constructed in Ramsey with the goal of service starting by the end of the year.
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Northstar Link Fares Effective Jan. 3, 2012 |
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Fare |
Current |
New |
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887 Cash |
$1.50/$3.00 |
$1.75/$3.25 |
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887T/887V Cash |
$1.50 |
$1.75 |
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887F Cash |
$3.00/$5.00 |
$3.25/$5.50 |
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Becker Cash |
$1.00 |
$1.25 |
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10-Ride Pass |
$15.00/$25.00 |
$16.00/$27.00 |
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31-Day Pass |
$90.00 |
$95.00 |
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