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The Lynx Blue Line is a light rail line in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Opened in 2007, it was the first rail line of the Charlotte Area Transit System , [ 2 ] and the first major rapid rail service of any kind in the state.
Originally, the southern terminus for the Blue Line was proposed for downtown Pineville, near NC 51. [3] In 2002, the southern end was moved approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the north along South Boulevard at its present location as a result of low projected ridership figures for the proposed downtown Pineville station. [3]
Archdale is a light rail station in Charlotte, North Carolina. The elevated island platform is a stop along the Lynx Blue Line and serves Montclaire South and nearby Montclaire and Starmount neighborhoods. It also features a 432-space park and ride and local bus connections.
Arrowood is a light rail station in Charlotte, North Carolina.The at-grade island platform is a stop along the Lynx Blue Line and serves Montclaire South and Starmount neighborhoods, as well as Central Piedmont Community College's Harper Campus.
Opened on November 24, 2007 and hailed as the first major rapid rail service of any kind in North Carolina, the line has 15 stations and ran 9.6 miles (15.4 km) between I-485/South Boulevard, near Pineville, and 7th Street, in Uptown Charlotte; the line was partly shared with the Charlotte Trolley from 2008–2010.
The station is located on the Tyvola viaduct, which spans a distance of three-eighths-mile (0.60 km), flying over Tyvola Road, Grover Road, and Norfolk Southern rail. [10] It consists of an island platform, two covered waiting areas, and both elevator and stairs that connect the platform level to street level; other amenities include ticket ...
Sharon Road West is a light rail station in Charlotte, North Carolina. The at-grade island platform is a stop along the Lynx Blue Line and serves the industrial area of Montclaire South, including the Snyder's-Lance factory. It also features a 188-space park and ride and local bus connections.
The station is located next to Carson Boulevard and is accessible by sidewalk and the Charlotte Rail Trail. The immediate area features multi-level apartments and offices, with the Arlington (the pink building) and Dowd YMCA located nearby.