NELSON – Construction starts next month on a new Victoria Street transit exchange that will better connect the West Kootenay region to Nelson’s downtown, helping improve access to commercial, retail, medical and work offices.
The contract for the $2.4 million project, located on the 300-block of Victoria Street, was awarded to Marwest Industries Ltd. Work will begin in early March and is expected to be complete by July. The new exchange will include:
- Five bus bays with the potential for an additional bay to support future transit demands;
- Bus shelters with bench seating to protect customers from weather elements;
- Improved streetlighting and bus shelter lighting for increased safety;
- Bicycle racks and garbage cans;
- New sidewalks along Victoria Street;
- Accessible public restroom near the library; and
- Wayfinding signage to assist pedestrians, cyclists and transit customers in and around the exchange.
Construction-related impacts to traffic can be expected along Victoria Street. Drivers are reminded to slow down and adhere to the instructions of traffic control personnel and signage. Local access to the area will be managed by Marwest with accessible pedestrian detours in place if needed.
Once completed, the exchange will facilitate more frequent, regularly scheduled and aligned routes that will better connect residents and students to destinations within the region.
The existing exchange at Baker and Ward Streets will be relocated to the new Victoria Street location once the new exchange is open; however, a bus stop will remain on Baker Street.
Funding partners for the project include the Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia, City of Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay.
For more information visit: Nelson Transit Exchange | Nelson, BC
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