Project improves management of rain/water ponding at station’s Park-Ride lot, and improves ADA access to Passenger Assist Telephones in long-term Park-Ride lot.
Focused on updating one of the original MetroLink stations that first opened in 1993. Includes updates to Park-Ride lot, installation of new z-gate approach at the platform, new railings, new validators, and new Passenger Assist Telephones on both platforms.
Following a catastrophic flash flood in July 2022, when more than nine inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours, the MetroLink system was severly impacted, uspending most train service for three days and affecting operations for months. The Metro team worked around the clock immediately after the event and for months afterward to […]
This St. Clair County Transit District project established a new 16,000 square foot Public Safety Center at the Emerson Park Transit Center, which provides restroom facilities for transit customers, and also houses St. Clair County CENCOM West 911 Emergency Dispatch, St. Clair County MetroLink Sheriff offices, and a backup location for MetroLink Operations Control Center.
Project included the full replacement of two multi-level staircases at East Riverfront Station, to serve both eastbound and westbound platforms. Project also focused on repairs and replacement of key equipment for both elevators at the station.
The Secure Platform Plan creates secure platform entrances at all MetroLink stations using new fare gates, fencing and surveillance cameras. The first phase focused on installing the new infrastructure at four stations: Emerson Park, JJK Center, Washington Park and College Stations. Installation of the Secure Platform Plan at the Metro Emerson Park Transit Center. Photo […]