Lee–Shaker station

Lee–Shaker is a station stop on the RTA Green Line in Shaker Heights, Ohio, located at the intersection of Lee Road and Shaker Boulevard (Ohio State Route 87).

For the station on the RTA Blue Line, see Lee–Van Aken station.
Lee – Shaker
light rail station
Location16400 Shaker Boulevard,
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Coordinates41°28′51″N 81°33′54″W
Owned byGreater Cleveland RTA
Line(s)Shaker Boulevard
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Connections RTA: 40
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
Disabled access Yes
Other information
WebsiteShaker–Lee Rapid Station
History
OpenedDecember 17, 1913
RebuiltOctober 11, 1980
October 17, 2017
Original companyCleveland Railway
Services
Preceding station Rapid Transit Following station
South Park
toward Tower City
 Green Line Attleboro
toward Green Road

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.[1] 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.[2]

On October 17, 2017, a new station was opened at Lee and Shaker, with two new handicapped ramps, and four new shelters.[3]

The platforms in 2018

Station layout

The station comprises two side platforms, the westbound platform west of the intersection, and the eastbound platform east of the intersection, with small shelters on each of the platforms. The platforms are located on the opposite side of the intersection than most other Green Line platforms on Shaker Boulevard because there are left turn lanes on Shaker Boulevard.

Side platform 
Westbound ←      Green Line toward Tower City (South Park)
Eastbound →      Green Line toward Green Road (Attleboro) →
Side platform 

References
  1. Toman, James (1990). The Shaker Heights Rapid Transit. Glendale, Cal.: Interurban Press. p. 12. ISBN 0-916374-95-5.
  2. Toman (1990). p. 111.
  3. "Oct. 17, 2017: RTA cuts ribbon on Lee–Shaker Rapid Station upgrades".

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