Shrewsbury–Lansdowne I-44 station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | St. Louis , United States |
| Products | MetroLink Blue Line service |
Shrewsbury–Lansdowne I-44 station operates as a light rail stop on the Blue Line within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned on an embankment close to Lansdowne Avenue and River Des Peres Boulevard in St. Louis, it lies adjacent to Shrewsbury in St. Louis County. The municipal boundary intersects the northern section of its 825-space park and ride facility.
This station functions as a key transfer hub for MetroBus services, offering a kiss and ride zone alongside 25 spaces designated for long-term parking. In 2018, it ranked eighth among 38 stations with an average daily boarding figure of 1,523 passengers.
Station layout
An island platform characterizes the station's design, accessible via a staircase coupled with a switchback ramp at the northern end, while the southern end includes an elevator and an additional staircase.
Bus connections
The following MetroBus routes connect at Shrewsbury station:
- 09 Oakville
- 11 Chippewa
- 16 City Limits
- 21 Watson Road
- 30 Arsenal
- 56 Kirkwood-Webster
Public artwork
Under Metro’s Arts in Transit initiative, two sculptures have been installed at Shrewsbury station. In 2006, Doug Hollis produced Aquilone, a kinetic piece featuring steel and aluminum wind vanes that move independently. Later, in 2014, Ben Fehrmann’s London, consisting of 900 stainless steel rods each standing 13 feet tall, was placed within the passenger plaza.
Notable places nearby
Previous extension proposal
The platform was constructed to accommodate a potential future expansion southeastward along the River des Peres or southbound toward South County Center. This plan, referred to as MetroSouth, formed Segment 2 of the Cross County corridor. Presently, no active studies are in progress as regional priorities have shifted toward developing a north-south corridor within St. Louis along Jefferson and Natural Bridge avenues.