Line(s) Blue Line Tracks 2 Opened 11 April 1920 | Platforms 2 side platforms Structure type At grade Rebuilt 30 October 1981 | |
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Location 15760 Van Aken Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120 Owned by Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Owner Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Similar Progressive Field, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Greater Cleveland Aquarium, Lake Erie, Cuyahoga County Courthouse | ||
Ashby is a station stop on the RTA Blue Line in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. It is located at the intersection of Ashby Road and Van Aken Boulevard in Shaker Heights.
The station comprises two side platforms, the westbound platform southeast of the intersection, and the eastbound platform northwest of the intersection, with a small shelter on each platform. Diagonal parking is provided off westbound Van Aken Boulevard adjacent to the eastbound platform.
History
The station opened on April 11, 1920 with the initiation of rail service by the Cleveland Interurban Railroad on what is now Van Aken Boulevard from Lynnfield Road to Shaker Square and then to East 34th Street and via surface streets to downtown.
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 Van Aken Boulevard opened on October 30, 1981.