>>1106162>>1106181>>1106563The solution is obvious.
In all seriousness, if we are talking about the Minneapolis light rail north/south corridor you have a way better option than following Hiawatha, if you are willing to possibly tack on a little extra distance; West River Parkway.
If you are describing East/West line into St. Paul, you could maybe try riding Summit or the trail along Shepard Road/East River Parkway.