What happens when construction is finished at Bramalea GO?
Station access will improve for everyone, no matter how riders get to the station.
For those arriving by foot, the station will feature a new pedestrian path from Steeles Avenue, which will lead directly into the station and is also cyclist-friendly.
Cyclists will also be able to use the new covered bicycle parking to keep their bikes safe from the elements.
Currently, drivers are already able to take advantage of the new parking garage.
When the project is done, there will also be a new passenger pick-up, drop-off area on the north side of the station. Right now, there is a temporary pick-up, drop-off space available in the south parking lot (off Advance Boulevard).
Access to Bramalea Road from the station has also improved, with a new additional signalized exit from the parking structure to the street.
Construction on improvements at Bramalea GO is expected to be finished this summer.
Work to enhance bus transit at the station is currently underway.
The Steeles Avenue entrance/exit to the station is being moved to create bus-only transit lanes, which will separate transit from cars, boost efficiency and enhance safety.
The upgraded station is also going to feature enhanced accessibility and community connections, with a new accessible station building, two accessible pedestrian tunnels connecting to the train platforms at both the station building and the west end of the platforms, and upgraded elevators to bring customers to platform level.
The renovated north and south platforms both feature new snow-melting systems, and have been extended to accommodate larger, 12-car trains. Canopies have also been added over the platforms, with more shelters to keep customers dry during inclement weather.
Metrolinx is committed to expanding GO service along the Kitchener Line, which means faster and more frequent train service..
By making these improvements, Metrolinx is building infrastructure that will support faster, two-way, all-day service.
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by Rosie Hales-Wilson Metrolinx senior communications advisor