South Woodland (RTA Van Aken Line Rapid Transit station)

South Woodland
Blue Line  light rail station
South Woodland Station from the westbound platform
Location	2977 Van Aken Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Coordinates	41°28′45″N 81°35′5″W / 41.47917°N 81.58472°W / 41.47917; -81.58472Coordinates: 41°28′45″N 81°35′5″W / 41.47917°N 81.58472°W / 41.47917; -81.58472
Owned by	Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Line(s)	Blue Line
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	At grade
Parking	43 short term, 5 long term
Other information
Website	South Woodland Rapid Station
History
Opened	April 11, 1920
Rebuilt	October 30, 1981
Services
Preceding station   Rapid Transit   Following station Van Aken Boulevard Drexmore toward Tower City Blue Line Southington toward Warrensville–Van Aken
Former services Preceding station   Rapid Transit   Following station Drexmore toward Public Square Van Aken Line 1975-1978 Southington toward Warrensville Shaker Heights Rapid Transit Drexmore toward Downtown Terminal Van Aken Line 1944-1975 Southington toward Warrensville Cleveland Interurban Railroad Shaker Square toward Union Terminal Moreland Division 1920-1944 Southington toward Warrensville

South Woodland is a station stop on the RTA Blue Line. It is located at the intersection of South Woodland Road and Van Aken Boulevard on the border between Cleveland and Shaker Heights.

The station comprises two side platforms, the westbound platform southeast of the intersection, and the eastbound platform northwest of the intersection, with a small shelter on the westbound platform. The eastbound platform is located in Cleveland, while the westbound platform is located in Shaker Heights. Diagonal parking is provided on both sides of Van Aken Boulevard adjacent to the eastbound platform and on the westbound side of Van Aken adjacent to the westbound platform.

The station opened on April 11, 1920 with the initiation of rail service by the Cleveland Interurban Railroad on what is now Van Aken Boulevard from Lynnfield Road to Shaker Square and then to East 34th Street and via surface streets to downtown.

In 1980 and 1981, the Green and Blue Lines were completely renovated with new track, ballast, poles and wiring, and new stations were built along the line. The renovated line along Van Aken Boulevard opened on October 30, 1981.