University City–Big Bend station
University City–Big Bend station is an underground light rail stop on the Blue Line of the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned beneath the crossing of Big Bend Boulevard and Forest Park Parkway, this station mainly accommodates pedestrians traveling from nearby academic institutions and adjacent neighborhoods.
The station entrances are designed with brickwork that harmonizes with the architectural style of Washington University's campus buildings.
Station layout
Entrances are located on all four corners of the intersection between Forest Park Parkway and Big Bend Boulevard. Accessibility features include an elevator at the northwest corner, stair access at the southwest, and ramps on both eastern sides. The station itself lies within the Big Bend Tunnel.
Notable places nearby
- Delmar Loop
- Fontbonne University
- Washington University in St. Louis, Danforth Campus