CLEVELAND -- The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) built a new Green Line station on Shaker Boulevard at Lee Road, in Shaker Heights for $1.7 million.

The current station is close to the Shaker Heights Historical Society.

On Jan. 15, 2015, the RTA Board of Trustees awarded a $160,000 contract for design and construction support to CHA Consulting of Cleveland. About 80 percent of the cost will be paid with federal funds.

Timetable:

• Design Work: Notice of Award was September 27, 2016
• Construction Bid: A $1,394,000 contract was awarded to Schirmer Construction of North Olmsted. Federal funds paid for 80% of the work.
• Construction: Site work began in March 2017 and was complete by October 2017.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on October 18, 2017. 

Improvements:

• Selective demolition of existing station and platform
• Construction of new platforms with ADA ramps/accessibility
• Lighting
• Signage
• Tracks/drainage