O-Train Line 2/4 [Stage 2 | Greenboro to Limebank/Airport] | In Service

[lrt's friend]

Originally Posted by DTcrawler

Personally I think the stations are already as barebones as can be. A couple of bus shelters to protect passengers from the elements while the rest of the platform gets blasted with rain, snow, sleet and whatever else we experience as part of Ottawa's weather. Line 1 already has it bad enough with salt-encrusted, slushy platforms during the winter and Line 2/4 stations will be even worse, with less areas protected by overhangs and longer wait times for trains.

Even at stations with almost complete canopy coverage of the platform, like South Keys, the canopy was constructed in such a manner that it will do next to nothing to protect passengers who are waiting on the platform.

When the line opens, I suspect we'll see a lot more of what we used to see at Carleton station pre-closure, where the limited bus-shelter space was packed to the brim and remaining passengers were forced to wait in the concourse area just before or after the fare gates. It's just such a sad state of affairs when you look at what is deemed an acceptable level of amenities provided for passengers. It's no wonder we have ridiculous looking commuters wearing snow pants and ski masks just to go to work in this city.

I hear you. Go to the Helsinki video to see how they designed a major bus/train interchange. It makes Hurdman look like a joke.