The City of Shaker Heights is partnering with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and Van Aken District owners, RMS, to enhance the Warrensville Van Aken Transit Station, creating a high-quality waiting environment with adequate shelter and facilities, attractive and functional pedestrian and bicycle amenities, a plaza, public art, and a strong connection to the adjacent commercial district and neighborhoods. Construction began in mid-2024; project completion is expected by spring 2025.
In partnership with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and Van Aken District owners, RMS, the City hired MKSK to engineer a project that will enhance the Warrensville Van Aken Transit Station and provide improved amenities for transit riders, pedestrians and bicyclists.In partnership with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and Van Aken District owners, RMS, the City hired MKSK to engineer a project that will enhance the Warrensville Van Aken Transit Station and provide improved amenities for transit riders, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Background
RTA will undertake projects to build a new train platform, comfort station, and shelters and to relocate the electric utility’s substation equipment. In 2024, the City of Shaker Heights recieved $1.5 million in Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds from the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) to fund streetscape and plaza improvements in and around the station. The City, with guidance from the Public Art Task Force, will integrate one-of-a-kind public art into the plaza space.
Planned Investments
RTA will undertake projects to build a new train platform, comfort station, and shelters and to relocate the electric utility’s substation equipment. In 2024, the City of Shaker Heights will receive $1.5 million in Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds from the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) to fund streetscape and plaza improvements in and around the station. The City, with guidance from the Public Art Task Force, will be integrating one-of-a-kind public art into the plaza space.
Next Steps
CEI has relocated utilities and RTA is working on detailed plans for its track/platform changes, site work, comfort station, and shelters. The City has finalized design and awarded the construction bid.
