Shaker-Lee Station, on the Green Line

$1.7M Green Line station at Lee Road, completed near the Shaker Heights Historical Society, features new ADA-accessible platforms, improved lighting, signage, and upgraded tracks and drainage.

Shaker-Lee Station, on the Green Line

About this Project

CLEVELAND -- The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) built a new Green Line station on Shaker Boulevard at Lee Road, in Shaker Heights for $1.7 million.

The current station is close to the Shaker Heights Historical Society.

On Jan. 15, 2015, the RTA Board of Trustees awarded a $160,000 contract for design and construction support to CHA Consulting of Cleveland. About 80 percent of the cost will be paid with federal funds.

Improvements:

  • Selective demolition of existing station and platform
  • Construction of new platforms with ADA ramps/accessibility
  • Lighting
  • Signage
  • Tracks/drainage

  • The railroad crossing at Lee Road, featuring tracks and a traffic signal.
    The railroad crossing at Lee Road, featuring tracks and a traffic signal.
  • The Lee-Shaker station platform, showcasing the yellow safety edge and adjacent tracks.
    The Lee-Shaker station platform, showcasing the yellow safety edge and adjacent tracks.
  • A railroad signal at the Lee-Shaker station, with tracks and the station in the background.
    A railroad signal at the Lee-Shaker station, with tracks and the station in the background.
  • A ramp leading to the platform at the Lee-Shaker station with an emergency phone visible.
    A ramp leading to the platform at the Lee-Shaker station with an emergency phone visible.
  • A glass and metal shelter at the Lee-Shaker station, surrounded by landscaping.
    A glass and metal shelter at the Lee-Shaker station, surrounded by landscaping.
  • A close-up of the shelter at the Lee-Shaker station with a clear view of the benches and design.
    A close-up of the shelter at the Lee-Shaker station with a clear view of the benches and design.
  • A frontal view of the shelter at the Lee-Shaker station with seating visible inside.
    A frontal view of the shelter at the Lee-Shaker station with seating visible inside.
  • A different angle of the shelter at the Lee-Shaker station, highlighting its structure and surroundings.
    A different angle of the shelter at the Lee-Shaker station, highlighting its structure and surroundings.
  • A view of the Lee-Shaker station from across the street with trees and a sidewalk.
    A view of the Lee-Shaker station from across the street with trees and a sidewalk.
  • A wide view of the Lee-Shaker Westbound station with railroad tracks in the foreground.
    A wide view of the Lee-Shaker Westbound station with railroad tracks in the foreground.

Progress and Milestones

  • Design Work

    Notice of Award

    completed
  • 2016
    Construction Bid

    A $1,394,000 contract was awarded to Schirmer Construction of North Olmsted. Federal funds paid for 80% of the work.

    completed
  • March 2017
    Construction

    Site work began in March 2017 and was complete by October 2017.

    completed
  • Ribbon Cutting
    completed

Team and Partners

Schirmer Construction
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