Provide Weather-Protected Waiting Areas
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Description
- Provides protection against the elements for transit users, enhancing their comfort and safety while waiting to board the transit vehicle.
Guidance
- Provide weather-protected waiting areas adjacent to transit stops on private property if a transit shelter in the public right-of-way does not exist.
- Provide weather-protected waiting areas inside of buildings adjacent to transit stops / stations, utilizing building materials that enable transit users to see when the next transit vehicle is coming (e.g. glass).
- Ensure access routes and waiting area are accessible as per AODA standards.
- Provide real-time transit service information (refer to Section 3.4).
Development Review
- The applicant shall submit a site plan, site plan drawing, concept plan, engineering submission, or other applicable document that shows the location of proposed waiting area.
- City of Vaughan staff shall review the proposed infrastructure and provide a recommendation for either approval or modifications to meet City requirements.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Provide photo evidence of weather-protected waiting areas.
York Region Required
No
Category
Transit
Character Areas
VMC
Group 1
Group 2
Other Zones
Land Uses
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Effectiveness
2
Typical Cost
Medium
Points
1
Additional Resources
- MTO Transit-Supportive Guidelines discuss strategies to enhance accessibility and user comfort for transit users. Multiple examples of well-designed weather-protected shelters include:
- Design transit shelters to be comfortable and highly visible with transparent sides, seating with armrests to support passengers with mobility issues and lighting and accommodate a range of users.
- Provide all transit shelters with garbage and recycling receptacles for waiting users.
- Metrolinx - Regional Transportation Plan
Development Engineering