One of Thunder Bay's transit terminals is set to receive a long-overdue upgrade, one that transit officials and accessibility advocates say is as much about inclusion as it is about infrastructure.
The Water Street bus terminal has long served as a key hub for city transit in the city's north core. Now, it's poised for major renovations.
The project includes refurbishing the building envelope, installing electronic signage, upgrading lighting and enhancing both passenger waiting areas and driver facilities. The indoor space will be about 50 per cent larger, and a new covered canopy will offer protection for riders beyond the building itself, according to the city.
The terminal upgrade is part of a broader series of transit infrastructure projects planned across Thunder Bay. It's funded