Starting Monday, January 20, the City of London will begin the installation of multiple rapid transit shelters at various locations across the rapid transit corridors.
Nearly a dozen new rapid transit shelters are to be installed between now and the spring of 2025, including five locations downtown, five sections along the East London Link corridor, as well as some stops on Wellington Street as part of the Wellington Gateway project.
Installation of the rapid transit shelter structures will begin at the Ontario Street and King Street (southbound) stop and continue along King Street, Queens Avenue and Wellington Street. Shelter structures will be built first, followed by work to add electrical, lighting and other amenities over the subsequent weeks.
Target locations:
- Ontario Street at King Street (southbound)
- King Street at Wellington Street
- Wellington Street at King Street
- Queens Avenue at Clarence Street
- Queens Avenue at Ridout Street North
- King Street at Burwell Street (eastbound and westbound)
- King Street at Adelaide Street (eastbound and westbound)
- Wellington Street at Horton Street (northbound and southbound)
Sequence, timing and locations may vary and are subject to weather conditions.
Anticipated traffic impacts:
Sporadic, localized lane restrictions may be required to safely accommodate the installation of the new rapid transit shelter structures.
Some temporary interruptions at LTC stops will be necessary while this work is underway. Transit riders are encouraged to visit the LTC website for the most up-to-date information about temporary stop closures.
About London’s rapid transit shelters:
- The first rapid transit shelter was installed in April 2024 at the Ontario Street and King Street (northbound) stop, providing an opportunity for the City to fine-tune any final details ahead of the installation of additional shelters.
- London’s rapid transit shelters were designed to be modular with a consistent look and feel across the corridors, while also accommodating the need for minor customization at each location to best design the shelters within the context of the neighbourhood.
- Passenger seating area, route information, security cameras, enhanced lighting, and tempered glass are a few key features of the new rapid transit shelters.
- Input received from the community during the Environmental Assessment helped shape the shelter’s overall design and amenities, while also integrating industry best practices.
- Stops have been designed to accommodate large passenger loads and frequent transit operations while providing comfort and safety for everyone.
- Each rapid transit shelter will feature an obelisk to serve as a landmark feature and wayfinding element to help identify the location of a rapid transit stop.
Above: A photo of London’s first rapid transit shelter at Ontario Street (northbound) and the newly installed curbside bus-only lanes.
Additional information about the rapid transit shelter is available at london.ca/rtshelters.