Civic Center station (MetroLink)
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | St. Louis , United States |
| Products | MetroLink Red and Blue lines services |
Civic Center station, initially known as Kiel station due to its proximity to the then-developing Kiel Center, is an underground light rail facility serving both the Red and Blue routes within the St. Louis MetroLink network.[1] Positioned near the intersection of 14th and Spruce streets adjacent to Interstate 64, it functions as a vital interchange hub for MetroBus services and regional transit lines managed by Madison County Transit. The station is directly connected to the Gateway Transportation Center, which offers intercity travel options including Amtrak, Greyhound, among others.
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Station layout
Access to Civic Center's platform is provided through stairways and ramps linking it to the MetroBus transfer zone and the Gateway Transportation Center.
Bus connections
As a principal MetroBus interchange, Civic Center also accommodates multiple regional routes operated by Madison County Transit, with stops conveniently located along Spruce Street.
MetroBus
- 04 Natural Bridge
- 10 Gravois-Lindell
- 11 Chippewa
- 19 St. Louis Avenue
- 30 Arsenal
- 31 Chouteau
- 32 Dr. M.L. King
- 40 Broadway-Halls Ferry
- 41 Lee
- 73 Carondelet
- 74 Florissant
- 94 Page
- 97 Delmar
Madison County Transit
- 1X Riverbend Express
- 05 Tri-City Regional
- 14X Highland Express
- 16X Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Express
Public artwork
In 2018, Metro’s Arts in Transit initiative commissioned Wheels, a stainless steel sculpture by artists Claudia Cuesta and Bill Baker, specifically for this location. This artwork acts as a distinctive landmark representing various transportation modes. Its compact design combined with an inscription of a T. S. Eliot poem invites engagement and embodies the theme of connection.
Notable places nearby
- Campbell House Museum
- Central Library
- Enterprise Center, home arena for the St. Louis Blues
- Gateway Mall
- Soldiers' Memorial
- Stifel Theatre
- St. Louis City Hall
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