RTA officials broke ground June 15, 2011, on the reconstruction of the Buckeye-Woodhill Rapid Transit Station.

Over the next 15 months, Great Lakes Crushing will construct the $3.3 million contemporary-themed Rapid station, which is served by both Blue and Green line trains. Service will continue during the majority of construction.

"This updated station will have an attractive, high-quality design that is passenger-friendly and will make the Buckeye Woodhill Rapid Transit Station universally accessible," said Joe Calabrese, CEO and General Manager, RTA.

In a modern design, the eastbound and westbound platforms will be covered with transparent fiberglass panels that offer a 'halo' effect during evening hours. This glowing effect will provide greater visibility for customers.

The station will include a series of stairs that incorporate ramps to serve customers with disabilities. The customer platforms will be accessible from both Buckeye and Woodhill roads. The station will also offer 33 free parking spots for customer use.

The facility will also include public art. Themed 'the heart and soul of Buckeye', the central sculpture of the public art project is a large 1940s style microphone, visible from both the east and westbound platforms.

Much of the construction is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, which is also known as the federal stimulus package.