Lee–Shaker station

Lee–Shaker
Lee–Shaker station eastbound platform in July 2021
General information
Location16400 Shaker Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Coordinates41°28′51″N 81°33′54″W / 41.48083°N 81.56500°W / 41.48083; -81.56500
Owned byCity of Shaker Heights
Operated byGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Line(s)Shaker Boulevard
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus transport RTA: 40[1]
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
AccessibleHandicapped/disabled access Yes[2]
Other information
Websiteriderta.com/facilities/shakerlee
History
OpenedDecember 17, 1913; 111 years ago (1913-12-17)
Rebuilt1980, 2017
Original companyCleveland Railway
Services
Preceding station Rapid Transit Following station
South Park
toward Tower City
 Green Line Attleboro
toward Green Road

Lee–Shaker station is a station on the RTA Green Line in Shaker Heights, Ohio, located in the median of Shaker Boulevard (Ohio State Route 87) at its intersection with Lee Road, after which the station is named.

History

The station opened on December 17, 1913, with the initiation of rail service on what is now Shaker Boulevard from Coventry Road to Fontenay Road.[3]: 12  The line was built by Cleveland Interurban Railroad and initially operated by the Cleveland Railway.

In 1980 and 1981, the Green and Blue Lines were completely renovated with new track, ballast, poles and wiring, and new stations were built along the line. The renovated line along Shaker Boulevard opened on October 11, 1980.[3]: 111 

On October 17, 2017, a new station was opened at Lee and Shaker, with two new handicapped ramps, and four new shelters.[4]

Station layout

The station has two side platforms, split across the intersection with Lee Road. Unlike most other stations on the line, Lee–Shaker station has far side platforms with stops taking place after trains cross Lee Road. This allows for left turn pocket lanes on Shaker Boulevard. Each platform has shelter and covered mini-high platforms which allow passengers with disabilities to access trains.

References

  1. ^ "Blue Line Green Line Schedule" (PDF). Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. March 20, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "Shaker – Lee Rapid Station". Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Toman, Jim (1990). The Shaker Heights Rapid Transit. Glendale, Calif.: Interurban Press. ISBN 0-916374-95-5. OCLC 22733637.
  4. ^ "RTA cuts ribbon on Lee-Shaker Rapid Station upgrades". Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. October 17, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2023.

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