Brookland–CUA (WMATA station)

Brookland–CUA

This picture shows the curve in the station's platform.
Station statistics
Address 801 Michigan Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20017
Lines
  Red Line
Connections WMATA Metrobus
Structure Surface
Platforms 1 island platform
Tracks 2
Parking 27 metered parking spaces
Bicycle facilities 10 racks, 16 lockers
Other information
Opened February 3, 1978[1]
Accessible
Code B05
Owned by WMATA
Formerly Brookland (1978-79)
Traffic
Passengers (2010) 1.964 million[2]
Services
Preceding station   Washington Metro   Following station
Red Line
toward Glenmont

Brookland–CUA is a Washington Metro station in Washington, D.C., on the Red Line. It is located in Northeast at Monroe & 9th Street near Michigan Avenue, and serves the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington and The Catholic University of America. Service began on February 3, 1978.[1]

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Location

Notable places nearby

Transit-oriented development

Brookland–CUA station is slated to be the center of a massive transport-oriented regeneration with the aim of increasing pedestrian-friendly development and an arts-focused neighborhood.[3] The project includes a relocation of the station portals slightly to the south in a plaza with the western end of 9th, Newton, and Otis Streets which will be extended to the station plaza for more convenient access to the rest of the surrounding area.[3]

History

Originally simply known as "Brookland," in 1979 its name was changed to "Brookland–CUA" due to the proximity of The Catholic University of America to the station.[4] An unusual feature of this station is that the platform is slightly curved, requiring mirrors to be placed on the inbound side of the platform, to aid train operators in making sure the area is clear before closing the doors.

References

  1. ^ a b Johnson, Janis (February 4, 1978). "Exuberant Crowd Celebrates Metro's Arrival in Maryland". The Washington Post: p. B1. 
  2. ^ Neighborhood profiles WDCEP Retrieved 2011-11-11
  3. ^ a b Brookland–CUA executive summary DC Planning Retrieved 2008-09-16
  4. ^ Eisen, Jack (August 7, 1979). "Zoological Park Subway Stop Name, 9 Others Changed by Metro Board". The Washington Post: p. C5. 

External links

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