GCRTA breaks ground on Buckeye-Woodhill station

As construction season approaches, The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority will break ground on the updating of its Buckeye-Woodhill Rapid Transit Station on the Blue and Green Lines. The GCRTA Board of Trustees Vice President, Mayor Dennis Clough of Westlake, will host the groundbreaking event, on Wednesday, June 15. Over the next 15 months, Great Lakes Crushing will construct the $3.3 million contemporary-themed rapid station, served by both Blue and Green Line trains. Service will continue to and from the station during the majority of construction. "This updated station will have an attractive, high-quality design that is passenger-friendly and will make the Buckeye-Woodhill Rapid Transit Station universally accessible," said Joe Calabrese, CEO and general manager, GCRTA. In a modern twist of design, the eastbound and westbound platforms will be covered with transparent fiberglass panels, which offer a ‘halo' effect during evening hours. This glowing effect will provide greater visibility for customers. The station will also consist of a series of stairs that incorporate ramps to serve customers with disabilities. The customer platforms will be accessible from both Buckeye and Woodhill roads. The station will also offer 33 free parking spots for customer use.