Tower City Rapid Station

Passenger volumes at Tower City Rapid Station average more than 30,000 commuters per day and can rise to 100,000 during major events such as St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

With St. Patrick's Day and the Republican National Convention (RNC) approaching, the project team faced the challenge of modernizing all four escalators while keeping the station operational. Through careful planning and a phased approach, the modernization was completed in time for both critical events with minimal disruption.

• Modernize four outdated escalators in Cleveland’s busiest transport hub
  
• Improve performance and safety significantly to comply with modern transit escalator standards
  
• Enable the station to remain open throughout the modernization
• Meet two critical deadlines: St Patricks’ Day and the Republican Convention

Modernized with minimal disruption

Using the KONE EcoMod™ modernization solution and the existing trusses, the escalators were upgraded while helping keep the station operational throughout the work.

Built for demanding transit use

The new escalators feature robust components and upgraded step loading to deliver the durability needed for demanding transit use and high passenger volumes.

Enhanced safety and compliance

New safety features were added to help bring the escalators into compliance with current codes and safety requirements.

Delivered on schedule

A phased approach allowed the escalators to be modernized one at a time, minimizing disruption and enabling completion ahead of both critical deadlines.

• KONE EcoMod™ escalator modernization solution