University station (Miami-Dade County)
| Company type | Transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | May 20, 1984 |
| Headquarters | Coral Gables , United States |
Area served | Miami metropolitan area |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
University station operates as a part of the Metrorail rapid transit network, situated at 5400 Ponce de Leon Boulevard close to the junction of Dixie Highway (US 1) and Mariposa Court within Coral Gables, Florida. This station primarily serves the University of Miami community by enabling convenient transportation for students, faculty, and resident physicians traveling between the university’s main Coral Gables campus and its medical campus located at Jackson Memorial Hospital, near the Civic Center station in Miami’s Health District.
Additionally, University station offers direct transit connections to prominent commercial centers such as Downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. Since its inauguration on May 20, 1984, the station has handled over 636,000 passengers annually (based on 2012 figures), highlighting its importance in facilitating regional transportation links.
Station layout
This facility comprises an island platform serving two tracks and includes surface-level parking situated north of the station beneath the elevated tracks.