North Avenue station (Light RailLink)

North Avenue station is a Baltimore Light Rail station located on North Avenue (US 1) near the I-83 interchange in Baltimore, Maryland. The station has two island platforms serving three tracks.

North Avenue
North Avenue station in 2010
General information
Location325 West North Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland
Coordinates39°18′40.53″N 76°37′17.27″W
Owned byMaryland Transit Administration
Platforms2 island platforms
Tracks3
ConnectionsBus transport 13
Construction
Parking37 free spaces
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedApril 2, 1992[1]
Passengers
2017932 daily[2]
Services
Preceding station Maryland Transit Administration Following station
Mt. Royal / MICA
toward BWI Airport or Glen Burnie
 Baltimore Light RailLink Woodberry
toward Hunt Valley

During the light rail's double-tracking project, when the northern section of the system was closed, the North Avenue stop was the northern terminus. The station is the final stop on train headed for the nearby maintenance facility.

Murder case

On November 7, 2006, a 17-year-old girl was murdered after she got off a train at the North Avenue stop in a highly publicized case that highlighted light rail safety. Two teenagers were charged for the crime, which took place during an attempt to rob the victim and her brother.[3] A girl, 16, was sentenced to 25 years in adult prison, while a boy, 15, was tried as an adult but later transferred to juvenile court for sentencing.[4]

References
  1. "Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration Media Guide" (PDF). Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration. 2017. pp. 15–16. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 12, 2018.
  2. "Light Rail Link Cornerstone Plan" (PDF). Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration. p. 15.
  3. Jackson, Kai (November 21, 2006). "Two Teens Charged With Killing Another Teen". WJZ. Retrieved May 24, 2009.
  4. Harris, Melissa (May 8, 2008). "Dispensing justice in light rail case". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2008.
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