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The Least-Ridden Subway in America (and Why That’s No Surprise)

Why Cleveland’s Red Line Misses the People It’s Supposed to Serve

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Hayden Clarkin
Jun 05, 2025
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I live on the 7 train in Queens, arguably the best subway line in North America. Trains come every few minutes, 24 hours a day, connecting some of the densest and most diverse neighborhoods on the planet. As a result, it moves nearly 430,000 people daily, more than the entire Chicago L system combined.

The 7 Train Line

Cleveland’s only subway line, the Re…

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