Belvoir station
Rapid transit station in Cleveland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rapid transit station in Cleveland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Belvoir station is a stop on the light rail Green Line of the RTA Rapid Transit in Shaker Heights, Ohio. It is located in the wide landscaped median of Shaker Boulevard (Ohio State Route 87) at the intersection of Belvoir Boulevard on the north side and Belvoir Oval on the south side.
Belvoir | |||||||||||
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General information | |||||||||||
Location | 21601 Shaker Boulevard Shaker Heights, Ohio | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°28′43″N 81°31′39″W | ||||||||||
Owned by | Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority | ||||||||||
Line(s) | Shaker Boulevard | ||||||||||
Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
Construction | |||||||||||
Structure type | At-grade | ||||||||||
Bicycle facilities | Racks[1] | ||||||||||
Accessible | No[1] | ||||||||||
Other information | |||||||||||
Website | riderta | ||||||||||
History | |||||||||||
Opened | November 1, 1936[2] | ||||||||||
Rebuilt | 1980 | ||||||||||
Original company | Cleveland Interurban Railroad | ||||||||||
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The station opened in 1936 when the Cleveland Interurban Railroad, the predecessor of the Green Line, was extended one mile (1.6 km) east from Warrensville–Shaker station to Green Road station.[3]: 61 This extension was also originally a single track, and a second track was added to the extension in 1942 when increased ridership during World War II made single-track operation no longer feasible.[3]: 65
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
The station comprises two side platforms located below street level. There is a small shelter on the westbound platform. Sloping sidewalks extend down to the station from each side of Shaker Boulevard. Belvoir Boulevard proper does not cross Shaker Boulevard, but these sidewalks provide pedestrian access.
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