A new bus stop was installed on Ospika Boulevard in front of the CN Centre

By Tommy Osborne

Bus Stops

29 new bus stops replacing decades old structures

Jul 10, 2024 | 4:07 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Work has already begun on 29 new bus stops being installed around Prince George, as new and improved models are set to replace bus stops that are around 30 years old. On top of the replacements, new locations are expected to be added as well.

“The obvious thing is the change from a glass shelter to a perforated metal, so that’ll be a little bit better for maintenance. We’ve got a better roof slope so that they’re safer during the winter months so it’ll keep any snow and ice from falling onto, in front of, passengers as they’re getting on the bus,” said City of Prince George Manager of Transportation and Technical Services Dave Bradshaw.

Beyond the natural wear and tear that 30 years can have on bus stops, Bradshaw added several bus stops have also seen heavy vandalism or damages, further increasing the need for replacements. The new models hope to significantly lower vandalism through the perforated metal walls that can’t be smashed like glass, as well as the LED lighting to keep bus stops a safe, well-lit space.

“We’ve had a number of issues with vandalism. So if people do experience or see others damaging any city property, then certainly reach out to the city or to police in order to record that,” Bradshaw said.

The benches have also been redesigned, with Bradshaw explaining they’re designed to help seniors or people with mobility issues easily stand, as the hand rail in the middle of the bench is designed to serve as a way to help people boost themselves up.

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“The importance (of new bus stops) is just to continue to have the amenities for our riders,” Bradshaw said.

Each bus stop costs $19,000, and the funding comes from the City of Prince George, BC Transit, and partnerships with organizations like Pattison Outdoor, as Pattison is contributing $500,000 to the project.

“It’s something that we’re happy to work with the city on and bring these new units for transit users to use. And we’re hoping it actually helps to promote transit ridership in the city,” said Pattison Outdoor Director of Transit Development Christian Buschner.

Buschner added the work won’t end with just replacements, and expansions to the transit system could be on the way.

“We’re also going to be working with the City to add a few more new locations. While we sort through what those new locations look like, it’ll be exciting to bring a few additional units to various new areas as well,” Buschner said.

The replacements are being done in three phases, with phase one already underway. Phase two will begin next week, and phase three will begin in August. The expectation is that all 29 bus stops will be completed by mid-August. The full list of bus stop replacements can be found below, and Bradshaw explained each location has two advertising panels, which is why locations are listed twice.

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

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