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The Coatesville Station is located on North 3rd Avenue between Coates Street and Fleetwood Street in the City of Coatesville, Chester County. This station is currently a stop on Amtrak’s Keystone Corridor Service route and lies between the Parkesburg, PA and Downingtown, PA stops. The Coatesville Station does not have a station office for Amtrak passengers nor any ticketing, baggage, or other services are provided at this station by Amtrak. Directly north of the station, there is no development due to topographical challenges. North of the steeply sloped area is a low-density residential neighborhood. South of the station is a high-density neighborhood that is predominantly residential, but with a mix of churches, industrial and commercial uses. Lincoln Highway lies approximately four blocks to the south of the station. Lincoln Highway serves as Coatesville’s main commercial corridor and is within walking distance of the train station. At the intersection of North 3rd Street and Lincoln Highway are two large vacant parcels with opportunity for redevelopment. In 2003, through the use of Transportation Community Development Initiative (TCDI) funding, a Coatesville Train Station Parking and improvements study was completed. This study explored the feasibility of constructing a three-level parking facility next to the Coatesville Train Station along with other aesthetic and structural improvements including ADA accessibility. The intention of the parking garage is to meet the demands of increased parking at the station as a result of the forthcoming redevelopment efforts to take place within the City of Coatesville. With the construction of a new parking garage, hopes of SEPTA’s re-establishment of R-5 service, and increased Amtrak service, The City of Coatesville hopes to stimulate their economic growth through redevelopment. Efforts have not moved beyond the planning phase. 2008 Ridership – 12,705 |
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