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 This picture shows the curve in the station's platform. |
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| Address | 801 Michigan Avenue, Northeast Washington, D.C. 20017 |
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| Lines | Red Line | ||||||||||
| Connections | WMATA Metrobus | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 island platform | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Parking | 27 metered parking spaces (parking meters) | ||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | 10 racks, 16 lockers | ||||||||||
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| Opened | February 3, 1978[1] | ||||||||||
| Accessible |  |
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| Code | B05 | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | ||||||||||
| Formerly | Brookland (1978-79) | ||||||||||
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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]
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.[2] 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.
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Transit-oriented development
Brookland-CUA station is slated to be the centre 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]
Notable places nearby
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- Children's National Medical Center
- Mount St. Sepulchre Franciscan Monastery
- Providence Hospital
- The Catholic University of America
- Trinity Washington University
- Washington Hospital Center
References
- ^ a b Johnson, Janis (February 4, 1978). "Exuberant Crowd Celebrates Metro's Arrival in Maryland". The Washington Post: p. B1.
- ^ Eisen, Jack (August 7, 1979). "Zoological Park Subway Stop Name, 9 Others Changed by Metro Board". The Washington Post: p. C5.
- ^ a b Brookland-CUA executive summary DC Planning Retrieved 2008-09-16
External links
- WMATA: Brookland-CUA Station
- StationMasters Online: Brookland-CUA Station
- The Schumin Web Transit Center: Brookland-CUA Station
Coordinates: 38°56′00″N 76°59′40″W / 38.933234°N 76.994544°W
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