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HealthLine
A HealthLine rapid transit vehicle drives through University Circle.
Overview
SystemGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
StatusOperating
Began serviceOctober 24, 2008
Routes
Routes1
LocaleCleveland, Ohio
StartPublic Square
EndLouis Stokes Station at Windermere
Stations59
Service
Ridership14,367 [1]
Route map

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The HealthLine (formerly known as the Silver Line,[3] and the Euclid Corridor Transportation Project) is a bus rapid transit line run by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The line runs along Euclid Avenue from Public Square in downtown Cleveland to the Louis Stokes Station at Windermere in East Cleveland. It began operation on October 24, 2008.[4] Its current name was the result of a naming rights deal with Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals of Cleveland.[5]

By late 2009, ridership had expanded 47 percent compared to the former line running along the same route prior to the completion of the Euclid Corridor project and the creation of the HealthLine.[6] Five years within opening, the HealthLine has generated $5.8 billion in development along Euclid Avenue, representing a return of $114 for each transit dollar invested.[7]

Route description

The HealthLine route travels 6.8 miles (11 km) along Euclid Avenue from Public Square in Downtown Cleveland to Louis Stokes Station at Windermere in East Cleveland. It passes through the neighborhoods of Downtown, Midtown, Fairfax, University Circle and the suburb of East Cleveland.[4]

There are 59 stations along Euclid Avenue that serve the HealthLine. All stations are equipped with a fare card vending machine, 24-hour lighting and an emergency phone. An illuminated text display informs passengers of expected arrival times. Between Public Square and East 107th Street, all stations have raised platforms that align with the floor of the rapid transit vehicle, making for very easy boarding and alighting.[8]

Between Public Square and East 105th Street, Euclid Avenue has two "bus only" lanes close to the inner median which only allow HealthLine vehicles passage, reducing delays due to conflicts with general traffic during busy times. Complementing the HealthLine is a set of bike lanes on the outer edges of the stretch Euclid Avenue that connects Cleveland State University with Case Western Reserve University.[9]

As late as July 2010, the trip from East Cleveland to downtown during rush hour was more than 40 minutes – longer than the planned 33 minutes. This was due to traffic light timing and the 25 mph speed limit along most of the route. The speed limit was raised to 35 mph for buses and traffic light timing was adjusted further to combat this issue.[10][11]

The decision to turn off signal priority along portions of the line has been referred to as a form of BRT creep.[12]

Bus fleet

A HealthLine bus at the Adelbert Road bus stop

The HealthLine runs a fleet of 21 articulated DE63LFA-BRT vehicles, manufactured by New Flyer Industries, each with a seating capacity of 47 and able to accommodate 53 more standing up. The vehicles have two doors on each side and run on a diesel-electric hybrid motor system that produce 90% less emissions than regular buses.[13][14] A low sulfur diesel engine (Caterpillar C-9) generates electrical power to run smaller electric motors mounted on each of the wheels.[15] Each vehicle also has a GPS locator on board, which allows automated traffic signals to give the HealthLine buses priority at busy intersections.

Schedule

Weekdays (Monday–Friday)
Eastbound Westbound
3:10 AM–5:25 AM Every 30 minutes 3:02 AM- 4:44 AM Every 30 minutes
5:25 AM–5:55 AM Every 15 minutes 4:44 AM-5:24 AM Every 15 minutes
5:55 AM–6:52 AM Every 10 minutes 5:24 AM-5:52 AM Every 10 minutes
6:52 AM–5:50 PM Every 6-8 minutes 5:52 AM-6:04 PM Every 6-8 minutes
5:50 PM–7:25 PM Every 10 minutes 6:04 PM-6:40 PM Every 10 minutes
7:25 PM–11:40 PM Every 15 minutes 6:40 PM-11:00 PM Every 15 minutes
11:40 PM-2:40 AM Every 30 minutes 11:00 PM- 2:32 AM Every 30 minutes
Saturdays / Sundays / Holidays
Eastbound Westbound
3:10 AM–4:55 AM Every 30 minutes 3:00 AM-4:17 AM Every 30 minutes
4:55 AM-12:10 PM Every 15 minutes 4:17 AM-10:55 PM Every 15 minutes
12:10 PM–2:40 AM Every 30 minutes 10:55 PM-2:30 AM Every 30 minutes

[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.metroplanning.org/news-events/blog-post/6203; Accessed: February 28, 2012
  2. ^ "RTA HealthLine" (Flash). Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
  3. ^ Clinic, UH pay to name Euclid Corridor buses. The Plain Dealer. Retrieved on March 4, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Where it goes" - http://www.gcrta.org/healthline/healthline-flash.html
  5. ^ "Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority". www.riderta.com. Retrieved 2015-04-12.
  6. ^ Litt, Steven (2009-11-29). "RTA's Euclid Avenue HealthLine is faring well in ridership, innovation". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 2009-11-30. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  7. ^ http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2013/09/15/bus-rapid-transit-spurs-development-better-than-light-rail-and-streetcars/
  8. ^ "What it is - Station" - http://www.gcrta.org/healthline/healthline-flash.html
  9. ^ Rapid Transit Vehicles - http://euclidtransit.org/rapid_transit_system/euclid_corridor_vehicles.asp
  10. ^ McIntyre, Michael (17 July 2010). "Cleveland allows RTA buses to drive faster on Euclid Avenue". Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
  11. ^ Farkas, Karen (6 July 2010). "HealthLine buses moving slower than expected on Euclid Avenue". Cleveland Plain Dealer Blog. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
  12. ^ Ross, Benjamin. "Big Philanthropy Takes the Bus". Dissent Magazine. Dissent Magazine. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  13. ^ RTA HealthLine - http://www.gcrta.org/healthline/healthline-flash.html
  14. ^ "What it is - Vehicle" - http://www.gcrta.org/healthline/healthline-flash.html
  15. ^ Euclid Corridor Transportation Project - http://euclidtransit.org/rapid_transit_system/euclid_corridor_vehicles.asp
  16. ^ "Schedule Effective April 21,2013" - http://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/schedule-pdfs/HealthLine.pdf
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