The City of Kingston and Kingston Transit marked the official opening of the first two new transit stations to be built across the city.

One station serves eastbound express bus service on Henderson Boulevard while the other station across the road serves westbound.

In total, the city will build 12 new passenger stations along Kingston Transit’s Express Bus routes. The stations will provide more accessible amenities such as seating and expanded shelter space. They also incorporate lighting and bicycle parking allowing for more trips that include mixed modes of travel.

“Kingston Transit infrastructure is a key part of building and supporting a more active and connected city,” said Mayor Bryan Paterson. “These new transit stations will make it easier and more convenient for residents to choose transit, helping to support growth in the express bus network.”

The stations on Henderson Boulevard include multi-use pathway upgrades to serve express bus ridership in the neighbourhood.

The remaining stations are planned to be constructed at existing express bus stops throughout the city to meet increased demand in ridership. Other stations are planned along Bayridge Drive as part of the pedestrian, cyclist and transit rider upgrades taking place.