CLEVELAND | Public Transport

diablo234 · November 9th, 2010, 12:50 AM

Known as "The Rapid" this is the second oldest rapid transit system still in operation in the Midwestern U.S (after Chicago). Cleveland also had the first airport rail link in the US which opened in 1968. The system consists of one heavy rail line (the Red line) and two light rail lines (the Blue and Green lines). There is also a BRT line known as the "HealthLine" that runs between Downtown and University Circle.

diablo234 · November 9th, 2010, 06:51 AM

Tom 958 · November 9th, 2010, 10:03 AM

Wikipedia: "In 2007, RTA was named the best public transit system in North America by the American Public Transportation Association, for "demonstrating achievement in efficiency and effectiveness." I didn't know that!

Thanks for the report!

***Svartmetall*** · November 9th, 2010, 10:35 AM

That's surprising given the red line "rapid transit" only runs every 20 minutes and the blue or green only seem to run every 15 minutes. Seems quite infrequent.

JustinB · November 9th, 2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Svartmetall

That's surprising given the red line "rapid transit" only runs every 20 minutes and the blue or green only seem to run every 15 minutes. Seems quite infrequent.

Service levels are not a requirement for rapid transit. Many subway systems have service that is worse than 20 minutes. Miami runs 30 minutes on the weekends.

I have been to Cleveland a couple o times, and the RTA is actually a well-run system for the city.
Cleveland is pretty run down city, and the RTA is working with limited funding. If the money was there, I am sure the service would improve.

diablo234 · November 9th, 2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinB

Service levels are not a requirement for rapid transit. Many subway systems have service that is worse than 20 minutes. Miami runs 30 minutes on the weekends.

I have been to Cleveland a couple o times, and the RTA is actually a well-run system for the city.
Cleveland is pretty run down city, and the RTA is working with limited funding. If the money was there, I am sure the service would improve.

For a Rust Belt city they are actually doing a good job of providing transit service.

That being said there is a number of new infill development along Euclid which is encouraging, along with new residential lofts in Downtown, Ohio City, Tremont, Little Italy, University Circle, etc. I would say Cleveland is slowly changing for the better.

diablo234 · November 9th, 2010, 07:00 PM

New Design for the E 120 Rapid Station with plans for Transit Orientated Development surrounding the station.

http://www.riderta.com/majorprojects/e120.asp

diablo234 · November 9th, 2010, 07:02 PM

New Design for the University-Cedar station.

diablo234 · November 9th, 2010, 07:08 PM

I thought I will show you guys some photos of Tower City. Formerly known as Cleveland Union Terminal it was renamed Tower City Center also in addition to being the main hub of the RTA Rapid rail network, this was also originally Cleveland's main intercity rail terminal. However once Amtrak decided to pull out some developers renovated the station and turned it into a shopping mall similar to Union Station in Washington D.C. There is also a skyway connecting Tower City to Progressive Field and the Quicken Loans Arena (where the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Cavaliers play).

image hosted on flickr

diablo234 · November 9th, 2010, 07:36 PM

diablo234 · November 9th, 2010, 08:25 PM

Remodel of the Puritas Rapid station now under construction.

East Elevation Rendering of the E. 55 St. Rapid Station reconstruction.

View of the current Lee/Van Aken Rapid Station.

The new proposed design for the Lee/Van Aken station.

diablo234 · November 10th, 2010, 07:53 AM

city_thing · November 10th, 2010, 08:37 AM

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Looks more like a church than a station.

diablo234 · November 10th, 2010, 09:43 PM

Video on the HealthLine, Cleveland's new Bus Rapid Transit line.

diablo234 · November 11th, 2010, 06:43 AM

RTA Planning & Development - Transit 2025 Plan
http://www.riderta.com/pdf/transit20..._Final_ch6.pdf

rheintram · November 11th, 2010, 02:22 PM

the station buildings are pretty horrible examples of postmodernism

Falubaz · November 11th, 2010, 04:16 PM

Do they plan more BRT lines in Cleveland?

diablo234 · November 11th, 2010, 07:12 PM

Not at the moment no, but they are doing studies to expand the Red and Blue lines along with the new intermodal transportation center to connect the Rapid with Amtrak and the proposed commuter rail lines to Akron and Canton.

***Svartmetall*** · November 12th, 2010, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinB

Service levels are not a requirement for rapid transit. Many subway systems have service that is worse than 20 minutes. Miami runs 30 minutes on the weekends.

I have been to Cleveland a couple o times, and the RTA is actually a well-run system for the city.
Cleveland is pretty run down city, and the RTA is working with limited funding. If the money was there, I am sure the service would improve.

Which subway systems have services less than 20 minutes? I can't think of a single one outside of the United States actually...

Also, high service frequency is one of the prerequisites of being a metro system.

FabriFlorence · November 12th, 2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinB

Service levels are not a requirement for rapid transit. Many subway systems have service that is worse than 20 minutes. Miami runs 30 minutes on the weekends.

I have been to Cleveland a couple o times, and the RTA is actually a well-run system for the city.
Cleveland is pretty run down city, and the RTA is working with limited funding. If the money was there, I am sure the service would improve.

I don't know american standards for rapid transit, but in Europe the majority of metro trains run 3 - 5 minutes maximum.

November 9th, 2010, 12:50 AM	#1
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	CLEVELAND \| Public Transport Known as "The Rapid" this is the second oldest rapid transit system still in operation in the Midwestern U.S (after Chicago). Cleveland also had the first airport rail link in the US which opened in 1968. The system consists of one heavy rail line (the Red line) and two light rail lines (the Blue and Green lines). There is also a BRT line known as the "HealthLine" that runs between Downtown and University Circle. __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally. Last edited by diablo234; November 9th, 2010 at 07:19 PM.

November 9th, 2010, 06:51 AM	#2
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November 9th, 2010, 10:35 AM	#4
*Svartmetall* Ordo Ab Chao Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Past: Northampton, UK (19 years), Auckland NZ (7 years), Now: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 9,200 Likes (Received): 257	That's surprising given the red line "rapid transit" only runs every 20 minutes and the blue or green only seem to run every 15 minutes. Seems quite infrequent. __________________ "Alle Ding sind Gift, und nichts ohn Gift; allein die Dosis macht, daß ein Ding kein Gift ist." Paracelsus 1493-1541

November 9th, 2010, 07:00 PM	#7
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	New Design for the E 120 Rapid Station with plans for Transit Orientated Development surrounding the station. http://www.riderta.com/majorprojects/e120.asp __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

November 9th, 2010, 07:02 PM	#8
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	New Design for the University-Cedar station. __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

November 9th, 2010, 10:03 AM	#3
Tom 958 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: near Atlanta Posts: 582 Likes (Received): 8	Wikipedia: "In 2007, RTA was named the best public transit system in North America by the American Public Transportation Association, for "demonstrating achievement in efficiency and effectiveness." I didn't know that! Thanks for the report!

November 9th, 2010, 07:08 PM	#9
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	I thought I will show you guys some photos of Tower City. Formerly known as Cleveland Union Terminal it was renamed Tower City Center also in addition to being the main hub of the RTA Rapid rail network, this was also originally Cleveland's main intercity rail terminal. However once Amtrak decided to pull out some developers renovated the station and turned it into a shopping mall similar to Union Station in Washington D.C. There is also a skyway connecting Tower City to Progressive Field and the Quicken Loans Arena (where the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Cavaliers play). image hosted on flickr __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally. Last edited by diablo234; November 10th, 2010 at 07:56 AM.

November 9th, 2010, 07:36 PM	#10
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	__________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

November 9th, 2010, 08:25 PM	#11
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	Remodel of the Puritas Rapid station now under construction. East Elevation Rendering of the E. 55 St. Rapid Station reconstruction. View of the current Lee/Van Aken Rapid Station. The new proposed design for the Lee/Van Aken station. __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally. Last edited by diablo234; November 10th, 2010 at 04:49 AM.

November 10th, 2010, 07:53 AM	#12
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	__________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

November 10th, 2010, 09:43 PM	#14
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	Video on the HealthLine, Cleveland's new Bus Rapid Transit line. __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

November 11th, 2010, 06:43 AM	#15
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	RTA Planning & Development - Transit 2025 Plan http://www.riderta.com/pdf/transit20..._Final_ch6.pdf __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

November 11th, 2010, 02:22 PM	#16
rheintram yeah, whatever Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 2,441 Likes (Received): 13	the station buildings are pretty horrible examples of postmodernism __________________ www.rheintram.at - public transport news from western Austria and the Lake of Constance region

November 11th, 2010, 04:16 PM	#17
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November 11th, 2010, 07:12 PM	#18
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,222	Not at the moment no, but they are doing studies to expand the Red and Blue lines along with the new intermodal transportation center to connect the Rapid with Amtrak and the proposed commuter rail lines to Akron and Canton. __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

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