Tyvola (LYNX station)

Infobox Station
name=Tyvola
type=LYNX light rail station


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image_caption= Southbound train approaching the platform
address=5703 Old Pineville Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
coordinates=coord|35|9|47|N|80|52|39|W|type:railwaystation_region:US-NC
line=rail color box|system=LYNX|line=Blue
other=CATS routes #16, 60
structure=Elevated
platform=1 island platform [http://www.charmeck.org/NR/rdonlyres/ex542lj5peyvdiusfh3zxfh5xmggkyyrqw6wmuzf3v6istb5johrjs534h3o6ne5ndqlm75ngaciocdskd6sc4nj76b/Tyvola.pdf Tyvola station site plan] ]
tracks=2
parking=464 spaces
bicycle=Lockers available
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opened=24 November 2007
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mpassengers=The Tyvola station is a light rail station on the LYNX Blue Line in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.. The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected.cite news
first = Steve
last = Harrison
coauthors = Kristen Valle
title = Light rail, heavy traffic - Thousands wait in lines for a free ride on 1st day
publisher = The Charlotte Observer
page = 1A
date = November 25, 2007 ] Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007.

The station is located along Old Pineville Road at Grover Road just to the south of Tyvola Road. It has an elevated island platform located between the two tracks, and includes 464 commuter parking spaces. [cite web| format=PDF| url=http://www.charmeck.org/NR/rdonlyres/ex542lj5peyvdiusfh3zxfh5xmggkyyrqw6wmuzf3v6istb5johrjs534h3o6ne5ndqlm75ngaciocdskd6sc4nj76b/Tyvola.pdf| title=Layout Plan, Tyvola Road Station| publisher=Charlotte Area Transit System| date=2004-10-04| accessdate=2008-04-08| ]

The Tyvola viaduct is the longest elevated portion of the entire Blue Line. The bridge spans a distance of 3/8 mile (0.6 km) crossing both Tyvola Road and an active Norfolk Southern rail crossing just south of Tyvola. Tyvola was selected for an overpass as a result of its crossing having the highest traffic count of any other along the route with an estimated 45,000 vehicles a day. [cite news
last =Lyttle
first =Steve
coauthors =
title =CATS officials offer look at light-rail bridge
work =The Charlotte Observer
pages =3M
date =November 8, 2006
url =
accessdate = ] Beginning on January 4, 2006, the installation of the concrete girders, ranging in size between convert|89|ft|abbr=on to convert|119|ft|abbr=on, commenced for the construction of the elevated sections. All pieces were in place by February. [cite news
last =Whitacre
first =Dianne
title =Light-rail reaches key stage, installation of bridge girders to start this week
work =The Charlotte Observer
pages =1B
date =2006-01-03
url =
accessdate = ]

This is the closest station to serve the SouthPark business district, although it is not within walking distance.__NOTOC__

Connections to other transit routes

* CATS route 16—South Tryon
* CATS route 60—Tyvola/SouthPark

Public art

As part of the CATS Art in Transit program, Tyvola features several pieces intended to provide a better overall aesthetic for the station. The most notable piece located at the Tyvola Station is a sculpture entitled "Reconstructed Dwelling" by Dennis Oppenheim located st street level beneath the platform.cite news
first = Bonnie
last = Kunkel
coauthors =
title = Tyvola- Discount stores and more at bustling stop
publisher = The Charlotte Observer
page = 12U
date = November 18, 2007 ] Additional works include bas-reliefs entitled "Hornbeam" by Alice Adams, drinking fountain basins designed to look like dogwoods, the North Carolina state flower, by Nancy Blum, plaid motifs on both the pavers and shelters by Leticia Huerta and the painting of the bridge and retaining walls by Marek Ranis.cite web
title =Tyvola Station: Art in Transit
publisher =Charlotte Area Transit System
url =http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/CATS/LYNX/Tyvola+Road+Station.htm
accessdate =2008-06-21 ]

References

External links

* [http://www.charmeck.org/NR/rdonlyres/ex542lj5peyvdiusfh3zxfh5xmggkyyrqw6wmuzf3v6istb5johrjs534h3o6ne5ndqlm75ngaciocdskd6sc4nj76b/Tyvola.pdf Tyvola station site plan] from CATS
* [http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/CATS/LYNX/Tyvola+Road+Station.htm Tyvola Road station]