EXISTING SUBWAY AND PROPOSED I-71LIGHT RAIL ALIGNMENT

Possible integration of existing subway tunnel with proposedlight rail line is obvious from this diagram. Existing subway is constructedjust below street level, so ramps leading to the surface would be easilyconstructed.

RED  SHOWSEXISTING TUNNELS
*modern rolling stock can use theexisting tunnels.

BLUE SHOWSSURFACE RUNNING PORTIONS OF PROPOSED LIGHT RAIL LINE
*Light Rail line is currently plannedto run split between Main St. and Walnut St. and on either side of Ft.Washington Way.
 

YELLOW SHOWSSTATION LOCATIONS
*Light Rail Stations, from topto bottom:  University Hospital, University of Cincinnati, ChristHospital (Auburn Ave.), Court St., 5th St., Riverfront

GREEN  SHOWSMT. AUBURN TUNNEL
*Tunnel to be dug several hundredfeet under the hill.
 
 
 
 
 

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