Ashby station (GCRTA)

Ashby station is a stop on the RTA Blue Line in Shaker Heights, Ohio, located in the median of Van Aken Boulevard at its intersection with Ashby Road, after which the station is named.

History
The station opened on April 11, 1920, with the initiation of rail service by the Cleveland Interurban Railroad on what is now Van Aken Boulevard from Lynnfield Road to Shaker Square and then to East 34th Street and via surface streets to downtown.

In 1980 and 1981, the Green and Blue Lines were completely renovated with new track, ballast, poles and wiring, and new stations were built along the line. The renovated line along Van Aken Boulevard opened on October 30, 1981.

Station layout
The station has two narrow side platforms in the center median of Van Aken Boulevard, split across the intersection with Onaway Road. The westbound platform is southeast of the intersection, and the eastbound platform northwest of the intersection. Each platform has a small shelter and diagonal parking is provided off westbound Van Aken Boulevard adjacent to the eastbound platform. The station does not have ramps to allow passengers with disabilities to access trains.