Station Type
Underground, line station
Platform Style
Side
Entrance/Exits
- West side on Albert Street at Lyon Street
- East side on Queen Street at Place de Ville
Theme
Bytown: Celebrating the history of Ottawa, this theme could include our early origins, significant achievements such as the Rideau Canal and/or the community leads that helped build Ottawa
Description
Downtown West is a new underground station that will replace a number of street level bus stations along the Transitway. This station will provide a principal connection to downtown Ottawa along Queen Street near Lyon Street.
Both entrances will be connected to the station platforms below with a combination of escalators, elevators, and stairs.
The west entrance is located at the corner of Albert Street and Lyon Street on currently undeveloped urban lands. Passengers access the station through a connecting tunnel under Lyon Street.
The east entrance is planned to be integrated into the existing Place de Ville office building plaza with potential access through the building from Albert Street.
Ventilation shafts located in the road right-of-way will be integrated into the streetscape as structured elements and/or as part of the art component.
Bicycle parking will be provided in close proximity to the station entrance.
Track & Platform Configuration
The platforms will be 150 meters long on either side of the tracks.
Descent / Ascent
Trains will be accessed two levels below grade. The distance is approximately 15 metres down. Passengers may descend and ascend via stairs, elevators, or escalators. Estimated travel time from street to platform is approximately 60 seconds.
Connections
The City is pursuing the southwest corner of Albert and Lyon with a connection to the platform below grade on Lyon Street. This is a vital access to the system because it serves the existing downtown west residential, office and commercial sectors as well as future anticipated growth opportunities. In addition, access from Albert Street could be provided through the Place de Ville building to connect to the Queen Street access point.
