Poplar station (Pittsburgh Regional Transit)

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Poplar
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General information
LocationPennsylvania Boulevard at Poplar Drive
Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°22′31″N80°02′18″W / 40.3753°N 80.03840°W / 40.3753; -80.03840
Owned by Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
History
OpenedMay 22, 1987 [1]
Passengers
2018124 [2] (weekday boardings)
Services
Preceding station Pittsburgh Regional Transit Following station
Mt. Lebanon
toward Allegheny
Red Line Arlington
Location
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Poplar
Location in Pittsburgh
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Poplar
Location in Pennsylvania

Poplar is a station on the Port Authority of Allegheny County's light rail network, located in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The street level stop is located in a densely populated residential area. Its primary purpose is to serve commuters within walking distance, providing access toward Downtown Pittsburgh, South Hills Village, or Library.

In May 2024, the Federal Transit Administration awarded The T $8 million to construct accessible platforms at ten stops, including Poplar. [3] [4]

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References

  1. Grata, Joe (May 17, 1987). "Newest LRT Link Opening Friday". The Pittsburgh Press . pp. A1, A16 . Retrieved April 28, 2024 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. "System Map Winter 2018". Port Authority.
  3. "All Stations Accessibility Program FY24 Projects". Federal Transit Administration. May 28, 2024.
  4. "Biden-Harris Administration Announces $343 Million to Modernize Transit Stations, Improve Accessibility Across the Country" (Press release). Federal Transit Administration. May 28, 2024.