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Metro Transit adds Route 345 to MSP/MOA

Metro Transit introduced Route 345 on Dec. 10, 2025, creating a new connection from the Woodbury area to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America. The service provides a direct east-metro link to two major regional hubs, expanding transit options for commuters and travelers.

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Woodbury, Minnesota's population grew from 75,549 in 2022 to 76,945 in 2023, a 1.85% increase. ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn)) ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn)) ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn)) ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn)) ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn)) ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn)) ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn)) ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn)) ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn)) ([Data USA](https://datausa.io/profile/geo/woodbury-mn))

Woodbury, MN | Data USA — Data USA

The population of Woodbury, Minnesota is projected to grow to 85,502 by 2030. ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury)) ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury)) ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury)) ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury)) ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury)) ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury)) ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury)) ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury)) ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury)) ([Washington County CDA](https://www.eastmetromsp.org/communities/woodbury/p/item/790/woodbury))

Woodbury - Washington County CDA — Washington County CDA

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport supports more than 86,900 jobs. ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp)) ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp)) ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp)) ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp)) ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp)) ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp)) ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp)) ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp)) ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp)) ([MSP Airport](https://www.mspairport.com/about-msp))

About MSP — MSP Airport

Mall of America employs 11,000 people year-round, increasing to 13,000 in the summer and during the holiday season. ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/)) ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/)) ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/)) ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/)) ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/)) ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/)) ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/)) ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/)) ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/)) ([Triple Five](https://www.triplefive.com/moa/economic-benefits/))

Economic Benefits of Mall of America — Triple Five

📌 Key Facts

  • Agency: Metro Transit
  • Route: 345 (Woodbury area–MSP Airport–Mall of America)
  • Publication/announcement date: Dec. 10, 2025

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December 10, 2025