University City–Big Bend station
light rail station in University City, Missouri
University City–Big Bend station is a light rail station on the Blue Line of the St. Louis MetroLink system. This subway station is located beneath the intersection of Big Bend Boulevard and Forest Park Parkway and primarily serves passengers arriving on foot from nearby universities and surrounding neighborhoods.
The station's entrances are clad in brick that matches neighboring buildings on Washington University's campus.
Station layout
The station has an entrance at each corner of the intersection of Forest Park Parkway and Big Bend Boulevard, with an elevator at the northwest entrance, stairs at the southwest entrance, and ramps at the two eastern entrances. The station is located within the Big Bend Tunnel.
Notable places nearby
Delmar Loop
Fontbonne University
Washington University in St. Louis, Danforth Campus
References
External links
Metro St. Louis
University City–Big Bend station
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