Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Kingston and Kingston Transit held an official opening ceremony at the city’s first transit stations located on Henderson Boulevard near Jim Beattie Park – the first of 12 new passenger stations to be built along express bus routes.
“Kingston Transit infrastructure is a key part of building and supporting a more active and connected city,” said Mayor Bryan Paterson. “These new transit stations will make it easier and more convenient for residents to choose transit, helping to support growth in the Express Bus network.”
Designed by Brian Chard Design Inc., the sites will provide more accessible amenities such as seating and expanded shelter space. They also incorporate lighting and bicycle parking allowing for more trips that include mixed modes of travel.
“These new stations, and others that are expected, will improve the overall experience of riding the bus by making it safer, more accessible and more comfortable,” said Kingston MP Mark Gerretsen. “The Government of Canada continues to support growing and improving public transit to enhance the quality of life for communities, reduce congestion, and address environmental concerns for Canadians across the country.”
The Ontario government provided more than $1.1 million in funding for the project.
Remaining stations are planned to be constructed at existing Express Bus stops throughout the city to meet increased demand in ridership. Other stations are planned along Bayridge Drive as part of the pedestrian, cyclist and transit rider upgrades taking place.