Transit accessibility in Sudbury is now three buses stronger.
Greater Sudbury Transit unveiled three new buses Thursday with special features aimed at boosting the ease and comfort of passengers, particularly those requiring mobility equipment such as wheelchairs.
Features include wider aisles in the priority and courtesy seating areas, rear-facing seating positions and simpler one-strap safety restraints. In addition, all buses include low-floor entries, automated ramps and audio-visual next-stop alerts.
The city said these features will make it easier for all passengers to get on the bus, and make it easier for passengers with mobility issues and in need of mobility equipment to find a seat and use the new, simpler safety restraints.
Priority seating folds automatically when not in use to allow for two wheelchairs and/or scooters to fit within the section. The priority seating area has been clearly identified to remind passengers that these features are for those that need it most.
The purchase of the buses was funded through the Canada-Ontario Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF).
Sudbury residents had a chance to view and check out the new buses at the Downtown Transit Centre on Oct. 25.
Greater Sudbury Transit welcomes feedback about the new bus design. Passengers can email [email protected], call 705-675-3333 or speak with staff at the Downtown Transit Centre.
More information about Greater Sudbury Transit is available at GreaterSudbury.ca/transit.
