City of Edmonton asking for public input on seating layouts of future LRT trains
The City of Edmonton is seeking public feedback on LRT seating layout options as it plans to order 53 new LRT trains for the Capital and Metro lines by the end of June.
Members of the public have until March. 19 to provide input about three potential seating layouts for the new trains.
Safety, accessibility, comfort, and capacity are the primary considerations for the seating layouts, according to Jennifer Badry, communications director of city operations.
“The trains that we’re replacing, [they are] going to replace almost half the fleet. So it’s really important that it works for a variety of people, for a variety of needs,” Badry said in an interview Sunday.
Out of the 53 new trains to be ordered, 37 will replace existing LRT trains that have been in operation for more than 40 years and currently service the Capital and Metro Lines.
The other 16 trains will be new additions to accommodate service growth, according to the city.
Badry said previous research conducted by the Edmonton Transit Service showed that seating layout has a direct impact on riders’ experiences and levels of satisfaction.
Delilah Fox lives downtown near Central station and frequently takes the LRT. She said accessibility should be at the top of mind when evaluating seating options.
“We want our transit system to be the most accessible that it can [be] for any Edmontonian, regardless of their physical ability,” Fox said.
The city will make a final decision and order the trains by the end of June, with plans for them to be in service in the next five years.
Here are the seating layout options the city is considering:
Option 1: Current seating layout
The current seating layout on the Capital and Metro LRT trains incorporates two different layouts: seating arranged face-to-face and long seats that run along the inner walls.
According to the city, the current model has the largest seating area of the three potential options, but it is the lowest capacity option because it limits standing room.
Some riders may feel uncomfortable sitting across and facing strangers, and people can put their feet up on the seats which can make them wet or dirty, according to the city.
Option 2: Bench-style seating
Under this option, all seating would run along inside walls of the LRT train and face the middle of the car.
This design would have the largest overall capacity due to less seating space and more standing room, according to the city.
The drawback is that people sitting sideways on the bench seating might be jolted when the train is accelerating and braking, said the city, and if people lay down on the long bench-style seating, it could reduce seating for others.
Option 3: Hybrid seating layout
This option features a mix of forward- and backward-facing single and double seats, plus seating along the walls of the train that faces the middle of the car.
While there’s increased seating capacity compared to the only bench-style seating, there’s also increased aisle room for those who want to stand.
However, the city said the arrangement could be less desirable for families or larger groups because it’s more difficult to sit together.
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