Sharon Road West is a light rail

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. The at-grade

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is a stop along the

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and serves the industrial area of Montclaire South, including the

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factory. It also features a 188-space

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and local bus connections.

Location

The station and the park and ride are both located along Crump Road and connects directly to the intersection of South Boulevard and Sharon Road West via a

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that goes over both the Blue Line and

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tracks. Another walkway, going north, leads to the Snyder's-Lance entrance gate.

History

The station was part of the overall planning and construction of the LYNX Blue Line; starting in 1999, it was approved in February 2000 and construction began on February 26, 2005. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007.

Station layout

The station consists of one island platform and four covered waiting areas; other amenities include ticket vending machines, emergency call box, and bicycle racks. The station also features several art installations including

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entitled ''Skyrocket Oak'' by Alice Adams,

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basins designed to look like

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s, the North Carolina state flower, by Nancy Blum, bark motifs on both the pavers and shelters by Leticia Huerta and the painting of the bridge and retaining walls by Marek Ranis. The most notable art installations at the station are its two, tall, stainless-steel sculptures at the intersection of South Boulevard and Sharon Road West created by Cliff Garten. Adjacent to the station is the park and ride, which features a 188-space surface

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and two bus bays. Parking is free for patrons for either bus or light rail and is limited to 24 hours.

References

External links

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Sharon Road West Station
{{Charlotte Area Transit System railway stations, Blue=y Sharon Road West Railway stations in the United States opened in 2007 2007 establishments in North Carolina