Woodlawn is a
light rail station
Station may refer to:
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in
Charlotte
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,
North Carolina
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. The at-grade dual
side platform
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s are a stop along the
Lynx Blue Line
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and serves an area of mostly commercial and industrial businesses, with the neighborhoods of Collingwood and Madison Park located nearby. It also features a 382-space
park and ride
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and local bus connections.
Location
The station and the park and ride are both located along Old Pineville Road, a south from the Woodlawn Road interchange. Next to the station are two small
strip mall
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s: Time Square Station and Woodlawn Plaza. Woodlawn Marketplace, a much larger strip mall that include
Burlington
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,
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, and
TJ Maxx
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, is adjacent to the station, but can only be accessed via Woodlawn Road.
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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. From May 10 through May 30, 2006, the Woodlawn Viaduct was constructed; located north of the station, it spans a distance of , crossing above Woodlawn Road.
The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected.
Station layout
The station consists of two side platforms and six covered waiting areas; other amenities include ticket vending machines, emergency call box, and bicycle racks. The station also features several art installations including a drinking fountain
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basin designed to look like dogwood
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, the North Carolina state flower, by Nancy Blum. Bas-reliefs
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entitled ''Hornbeam'', by Alice Adams. Leaf motifs on both the pavers and shelters, by Leticia Huerta. River stone benches, by Hoss Haley, and track fencing with white oak
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leaves, by Shaun Cassidy.parking lot
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and three bus bays. Separate entrance and exit are both located on Old Pineville Road; parking is free for patrons for either bus or light rail and is limited to 24 hours.[
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References
External links
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Woodlawn Station
{{Charlotte Area Transit System railway stations, Blue=y
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Railway stations in the United States opened in 2007
2007 establishments in North Carolina