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West 117th–Madison station

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West 117th–Madison station is a station on the RTA Red Line in Cleveland, Ohio. It is located on the border between Cleveland and Lakewood.

W. 117–Madison
West 117th–Madison station house
General information
Location11631 Madison Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
Coordinates41°28′33″N 81°46′7″W / 41.47583°N 81.76861°W / 41.47583; -81.76861
Owned byGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Line(s)NS Chicago Line
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus transport RTA: 25, 78[1]
Construction
Structure typeEmbankment
Parking175 spaces[2]
Bicycle facilitiesRacks[3]
AccessibleHandicapped/disabled access Yes[3]
Other information
Websiteriderta.com/facilities/w117
History
OpenedAugust 14, 1955; 69 years ago (1955-08-14)
Rebuilt2007
Original companyCleveland Transit System
Services
Preceding station Rapid Transit Following station
Triskett
toward Airport
 Red Line West Boulevard–Cudell
toward Windermere

The station is located on the southeast corner of Madison Avenue and West 117th Street. The border between Cleveland and Lakewood runs down West 117th Street. As originally constructed, it included a bus loop adjacent to West 117th Street and a parking lot to the east. The station has undergone renovation and reconstruction, making it accessible to people with disabilities.

History

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The station was the original western terminus of the CTS Rapid Transit when the west side portion of the line opened on August 14, 1955. The line was extended 1.84 miles (2.96 km) west to Triskett station on November 15, 1958.[4]

In late 2005, RTA began rebuilding the station, which was expected to take two years.[5] After the $4.7-million renovation, the new station was dedicated on October 16, 2007.[6]

Upon rededication, the name of the station was to be changed to Highland Square at West 117th Street,[7] but the West 117th–Madison name had been retained with Highland Square name attached. Highland Square refers to a neighborhood name used in the 19th century. As of 2017, the Highland name has been removed.

Notable places nearby

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References

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  1. ^ "Red Line Schedule" (PDF). Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. December 11, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "NOACA 2007 Transit Network Guide, Park-and-Ride Inventory/Survey". Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. August 2008. p. 30.
  3. ^ a b "W. 117 – Madison Rapid Station". Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "About RTA: History of Public Transit in Greater Cleveland". RTA Website. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
  5. ^ Exner, Rich (August 24, 2005). "RTA board green-lights red-brick renovation 2-year overhaul to cost $4.7 million". The Plain Dealer. p. B3. Retrieved June 2, 2007.
  6. ^ "RTA opens new rapid station at W. 117th St" (Press release). Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. October 16, 2007. Retrieved October 31, 2007.
  7. ^ "New bus loop opens at West 117th Street Station" (Press release). Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. June 27, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2007.
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