University station (Miami-Dade County)

Summary

University station is a station on the Metrorail rapid transit system at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. The station is located at 5400 Ponce de Leon Boulevard at the intersection of Dixie Highway (US 1) and Mariposa Court.

University
Metrorail metro station
University station during morning commute, December 2013
General information
Location5400 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, Florida
Coordinates25°42′53″N 80°16′36″W / 25.71472°N 80.27667°W / 25.71472; -80.27667
Owned byMiami-Dade County
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsLocal Transit Metrobus: 400
Local Transit UM ‘Canes Shuttle
Construction
ParkingPark and ride (401 spaces)
Bicycle facilitiesRack
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeUNV
History
OpenedMay 20, 1984[1]
Passengers
2012636,000 [2]Increase 16%
Services
Preceding station Miami-Dade Transit Following station
South Miami Green Line Douglas Road
toward Palmetto
Orange Line Douglas Road

The stop provides convenient transportation for University of Miami students, staff, and resident physicians traveling between the university's main campus in Coral Gables campus and the medical campus at the UM/Jackson Memorial Medical Center at Civic Center station in the Health District. It also offers direct access to Downtown Miami and Miami International Airport.

The station opened on May 20, 1984.[1]

Station layout edit

The station has two tracks served by an island platform. Parking is located in a surface lot north of the station underneath the tracks.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Free Rides Bring Out Thousands to Opening of Miami Metrorail". The Tampa Tribune. May 21, 1984. pp. 1B–2B. Retrieved September 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "Ridership Technical Reports".

External links edit

  • MDT – Metrorail Stations
  • Station from Google Maps Street View