Station Type
Line with local bus transfer station
Platform Style
Side
Entrance/Exits
- Northwest to St. Laurent Mall
- South West to pedestrian/cycling pathway
Description
St. Laurent station is an existing bus transit station along the Transitway that will be converted to serve as a new train station along the OLRT while still maintaining its use as a bus station at the upper level.
The station will facilitate passenger transfers between local buses, LRT, and adjacent commercial development. Passengers arrive from the local buses or commercial development and continue to the platform level for the LRT. A pedestrian walkway from the commercial development across the bus way provides a direct route for passengers.
An existing pathway connection from the southwest under Highway 417 will be protected, and access to the lower platform level provided. Barriers will be provided to prevent pedestrians from crossing the train track.
Station identity will be maintained through the re-use of the existing coloured glazing system at the lowest platform level. Only the lowest LRT platform level of the station will be renovated as part of this project. At the new platform extensions down the existing tunnel, a new suspended wood finished “wave” form will provide a new ceiling to the space and will closely match in appearance the ceiling of the new roof structures at nearby stations such as Cyrville and Blair.
Track & Platform Configuration
Both tracks are at the centre of the station with 120 metre platforms on the outsides. Provision is made to allow the platforms to be extended to 150 metres when ridership volumes warrant.
Descent / Ascent
Trains will be accessed two levels below grade, approximately 15 metres down. Passengers may descend and ascend via stairs, elevators, or escalators.
Connections
Connects to local buses at the upper level and also provides access to commercial development at the concourse level.
Future Consideration
Discussions have been initiated with Public Works Government Services Canada concerning a potential connection to the station from its lands on the south side of Highway 417.
