Comfort in every season
A heated, accessible shelter with comfortable seating and protection from wind, rain and snow.
Senior transit · Queen Street
One safe stop. Both directions.
A comfortable Queen Street transit exchange designed around the people who depend on it.
The policy
The bus does the extra travelling.
Seniors should not have to cross a busy street simply to catch the return bus.
In cooperation with the provincial government, we will create an off-street transit exchange on the west side of Queen Street at the provincial seniors-housing property. Both directions will use one safe, accessible location with room for more than one bus.
“The bus should do the extra travelling, not the senior.”
Designed around riders
Safer. Warmer. More useful.
Safer boarding
Bright, even lighting, level platforms and dedicated room for wheelchairs and mobility devices.
A public washroom
A clean, accessible washroom where seniors and riders can wait with dignity.
Both directions together
Northbound and southbound service at one off-street location on the west side of Queen Street.
Real-time information
Clear service information and a safer, more predictable place to make connections.
Same-day mobility
Two wheelchair-accessible, taxi-like vehicles for on-call trips that cannot be reserved well in advance.
2-wayservice at one accessible stop
2on-call accessible vehicles
1heated shelter and washroom
0busy-street crossings to return
A provincial partnership
Better service for seniors.
The exchange belongs beside the people it is meant to serve. The City will work with the Province to improve safety, comfort and access at the Queen Street seniors-housing property.
- ✓ A well-lit, supervised-feeling public space
- ✓ Level, barrier-free boarding areas
- ✓ An accessible pickup and drop-off point
Same-day paratransit
For trips that cannot wait.
Pat and the Elephant provides valuable service, but unscheduled trips can be difficult when rides must be reserved in advance. Two wheelchair-accessible, taxi-like vehicles would provide on-call and same-day transportation for appointments, errands and unexpected needs.
- ✓ Complements existing accessible transportation
- ✓ Supports independent living
- ✓ Gives seniors and families more flexibility
The commitment
Transit should meet people where they are.
A practical exchange. Safer access. More comfort. Better transportation when plans change.
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