Rock Road station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Pagedale , United States |
Area served | St. Louis MetroLink network |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Rock Road station functions as a light rail stop on the Red Line within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned at ground level, this station caters to passengers by providing a significant MetroBus interchange and offers 191 park and ride parking spots in Pagedale, Missouri. The station's designation originates from the adjacent St. Charles Rock Road, an important east–west corridor in St. Louis County.
In 2023, the Great Rivers Greenway completed an extension of the St. Vincent Greenway connecting Rock Road station to St. Vincent County Park. This greenway parallels St. Charles Rock Road and was developed in conjunction with corridor enhancements led by the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Metro launched a platform renovation project at Rock Road in April 2024, undertaking repairs and resurfacing on both platforms over roughly a month-long period to improve the travel experience for riders.
Station layout
Access to the eastbound platform is provided via stairs and a ramp originating from the bus boarding zone. To reach the westbound platform, passengers use a ramp after crossing both sets of tracks.
Bus connections
The following MetroBus routes serve Rock Road station:
- 02 Red
- 19 St. Louis Avenue
- 32 Dr. M.L. King
- 35 Rock Road
- 64 Lucas-Hunt
Public artwork
In 2010, Metro’s Arts in Transit initiative commissioned Honey, Where’s my Metro Pass? created by Nick Lang and Thad Duhigg for installation at this station. Drawing inspiration from everyday items carried by commuters, the artwork features an enlarged representation of typical objects found in a Metro rider’s pockets, highlighting community interaction and enriching the station’s artistic environment.