Brookland–CUA station

Brookland–CUA station
Company type	Washington Metro station
Industry	Public transportation
Founded	February 6, 1978; 48 years ago
Headquarters	Washington, D.C., United States

Brookland–CUA station is a Washington Metro stop situated in Washington, D.C. on the Red Line. It commenced operations on February 6, 1978. The station primarily serves the Brookland area along with the Catholic University of America (CUA) and plays a pivotal role in an envisioned transit-oriented development initiative.

History

Originally opened on February 3, 1978, the station was first called "Brookland." In 1979, its name was updated to "Brookland–CUA" to highlight its close location to The Catholic University of America.

Between July 21 and September 3, 2018, the station was temporarily closed for platform maintenance. This was necessary due to structural settling and concrete deterioration attributed to the use of winter de-icing agents.

Transit-oriented development

The Brookland–CUA station serves as the focal point for a significant transit-oriented redevelopment plan designed to establish a walkable neighborhood with an emphasis on arts and culture. One aspect of the plan involves shifting station entrances southward to create a new plaza that will link 9th, Newton, and Otis Streets, thereby enhancing accessibility.

In August 2014, Metro selected a partnership between MRP Realty and CAS Riegler LLC to transform the 1.8-acre parcel into a mixed-use development comprising 280 residential units (apartments and condominiums), 9,000 square feet of retail space at street level, 228 parking spots, and replacement facilities for Metro’s existing 38-space Kiss & Ride lot. This venture is based on a 98-year lease with incremental rent increases and requires approval from the District of Columbia Zoning Commission. Initial construction was anticipated to begin in 2016.

However, by January 2015, the joint venture announced that obtaining zoning clearance and finalizing lease agreements would be postponed until at least 2019, resulting in a multi-year delay for the project.

Station layout

The station consists of a single slightly curved island platform, which necessitates mirrors on the westbound side so train operators can verify passenger safety before closing doors. Brookland–CUA has a distinctive configuration where riders descend via escalators, stairs, or elevator to a mezzanine level containing fare gates and ticket vending machines before ascending again to reach the platform—an arrangement comparable to that at . The elevator connecting mezzanine and platform features one faregate located at the mezzanine level, similar to .

Positioned adjacent to the CSX Metropolitan Subdivision rail corridor, Brookland–CUA includes two tracks flanking its island platform: Metro trains utilize the inner tracks while Amtrak and MARC Train services run on the outer tracks.

Notable places nearby