Forsyth station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | University City / Clayton , United States |
Area served | St. Louis MetroLink network |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Forsyth station serves as a light rail stop on the Blue Line within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned below ground level, this station is found underneath the junction of Forest Park Parkway and Forsyth Boulevard, close to where University City meets Clayton.
Station layout
The platforms are set inside an open cut section of the Big Bend Tunnel,[1] partially extending beneath the Forsyth overpass, which offers natural cover. Entry is provided by stairways located on the southern side and by stairs accompanied by circular switchback ramps on the northern side.
Public artwork
In 2006, Metro's Arts in Transit initiative commissioned Lindsey Stouffer's Hoi Polloi for installation at this location.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The artwork features perforated stainless-steel panels that produce a shimmering moiré pattern as viewers move past them. When illuminated at night, these panels emit a glowing lantern-like effect from internal lighting.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Notable places nearby
- Downtown Clayton
- The Ritz-Carlton Saint Louis
- Washington University in St. Louis, West Campus
External links
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