Ohlone/Chynoweth station

Ohlone/Chynoweth station is a light rail station on the VTA light rail system. The station is served by the system's Blue Line.

Ohlone/Chynoweth
Blue Line (VTA)
Ohlone/Chynoweth station platforms in May 2021
General information
LocationSanta Teresa Boulevard at Highway 87
San Jose, California
Coordinates37°15′28″N 121°51′36″W / 37.257702°N 121.859976°W / 37.257702; -121.859976
Owned bySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Line(s)Guadalupe Phase 4
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus transport VTA Bus: 64A, 83, Express 102[1]
Construction
Parking549 spaces[2]
Bicycle facilities24 racks, 22 lockers[2]
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedApril 25, 1991 (1991-04-25)[3]
Services
Preceding station VTA light rail Following station
Branham
toward Baypointe
Blue Line Blossom Hill
Former services
Preceding station VTA light rail Following station
Terminus Purple Line
(former, 1991–2019)
Oakridge
toward Almaden
Location
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Until the end of 2019, it served as the terminus of the little-used, stub Ohlone/Chynoweth–Almaden line, popularly known as the Almaden Shuttle. It was part of the original Guadalupe Line, the first segment of light rail from Santa Teresa to Tasman. The shuttle was replaced by the 64A bus line.

Location

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The bus bays at Ohlone/Chynoweth station.

Ohlone/Chynoweth station is located near the intersection of State Route 87 and State Route 85 in southern San Jose, California. Nearby Gunderson High School is served by this station. Ohlone/Chynoweth is very close to the Westfield Oakridge shopping mall.

References

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  1. ^ "VTA Light Rail System". Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. October 11, 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  2. ^ a b "Ohlone-Chynoweth station". Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  3. ^ "VTA Facts: Light Rail System" (PDF). Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. November 30, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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