Leitrim is an OC Transpo transit station located in the suburban community of Leitrim in Ottawa, Ontario.[2] Situated on Gilligan Road, it serves as a vital transportation hub connecting residents to downtown Ottawa and other parts of the city.
Leitrim | |||||||||||
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| Ottawa Transitway and O-Train station | |||||||||||
 Main entrance of Leitrim during the O-Train South expansion | |||||||||||
| General information | |||||||||||
| Location | Gilligan Road, Leitrim Ottawa, Ontario Canada | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 45°18′52″N 75°37′50″W / 45.31444°N 75.63056°W | ||||||||||
| Owned by | OC Transpo | ||||||||||
| Platforms | Side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||
| Structure type | Elevated | ||||||||||
| Parking | 290 spaces[1] | ||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Bicycle shelter | ||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | ||||||||||
| Other information | |||||||||||
| Station code | 3041 | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
| Opening | 2024 (LRT) | ||||||||||
| Future services | |||||||||||
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Overview
editLeitrim station, scheduled to open in 2024, is part of Ottawa's extensive transit expansion under the Stage 2 LRT project. It will play a crucial role in enhancing regional connectivity and reducing traffic congestion in the southern suburbs.
Station Facilities
editThe station features two elevated side platforms designed for efficient boarding and alighting of passengers. It includes modern amenities such as sheltered waiting areas, bicycle shelters, and accessible parking spaces. The park-and-ride facility initially offers 290 spaces, with plans to expand to accommodate up to 925 vehicles in the future.[3]
Trillium Line Extension
editThe extension of the Trillium Line to Leitrim is part of Ottawa's efforts to expand its light rail network. This project aims to provide fast and reliable transit options for residents, connecting them to major employment centers and educational institutions across the city.
O-Train Service
editUpon completion of the O-Train South extension, Leitrim will become a key station on Line 2, serving the Findlay Creek community and surrounding areas. It will feature enhanced facilities including a fare-paid bus loop with multiple shelters and staff facilities, ensuring seamless integration between bus and rail services.[4]
Service
edit| Leitrim Station Service | |
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| A Off Only | R2 |
| B Local | R2 93 94 |
| C Unused | |
Route 99 and Route 299 will no longer serve Leitrim station. Route changes are as follows:
- Route 99 will operate between Barrhaven Centre and Limebank Station.
- Route 299 will run between Limebank Station and Manotick, with service north of Earl Armstrong Road between Spratt Road and Tunney's Pasture Station removed.
Route 94 is a new limited local route that will operate between Leitrim Station and Dun Skipper Drive, replacing the current Route 294 on Kelly Farm Drive.
Route 93 will be changed to operate between Rotary Way and Leitrim Station on Findlay Creek Drive. Service on Conroy Road, Queensdale Avenue, Sixth Street, Athans Avenue, Albion Road, and Bridle Path Drive will be discontinued and replaced by changes to Route 40.
School routes 693 and 699 are accessible at the intersection of Leitrim and Albion, providing convenient transportation options for students.
References
edit- ^ Steve Desroches (1 June 2009). "Increased OC Transpo Service Planned for Riverside South and Leitrim". Riverside South Community Association. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Leitrim" (PDF). Station Layout. OC Transpo. September 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ^ "Trillium Line South Extension". ottawa.ca. November 19, 2019. Archived from the original on May 7, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "Leitrim | OC Transpo". www.octranspo.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.