This station is a bridge above Franklin Avenue along Minnesota State Highway 55, in Minneapolis.

The station is home to the marquee of the New Franklin theater, located nearby.

When train operators begin and end their shifts, they used to make an extra stop there to take on the new driver.

[2] In September 2022, unarmed private security hired by the Metropolitan Council began patrolling the station.

[4] Franklin Avenue is one of four stations that Metro Transit is analyzing in a several million dollar study to determine if turnstiles can improve fare payment compliance and safety.