Carson is a light rail station in

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. The at-grade dual

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s are a stop along the

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and serves the South End neighborhood.

Location

The station is located next to Carson Boulevard and is accessible by sidewalk and the Charlotte Rail Trail. The immediate area features multi-level apartments and offices, with the Arlington (the pink building) and Dowd YMCA located nearby.

History

The station officially opened for service on Saturday, November 24, 2007, and as part of its opening celebration fares were not collected. Regular service with fare collection commenced on Monday, November 26, 2007.

Station layout

The station consists of two side platforms, both of which includes a low-level area for heritage streetcars, and six covered waiting areas; other amenities include ticket vending machines, emergency call box, and bicycle racks. The station also features several art installations including a

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basin designed to look like

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, the North Carolina state flower, by Nancy Blum.

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entitled ''Hornbeam'', by Alice Adams. Gold nugget motifs on both the pavers and shelters, which pay homage to the mid-19th century North Carolina

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, by Leticia Huerta; and track fencing with

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leaves, by Shaun Cassidy.

References

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Carson Station

South End Charlotte
{{DEFAULTSORT:Carson (Lynx Station) Lynx Blue Line stations Charlotte Trolley stations Railway stations in the United States opened in 2007 2007 establishments in North Carolina