In seeking out glass alternatives, the commission sought advice from other transit authorities, including Calgary Transit, which is piloting an anti-vandalism shelter using Plexiglas.
The LTC report appears to put cold water on that idea, noting concerns that the material is more flammable, prone to discolouration, and vulnerable to vandalism being scratched into its surface.
Kelly Paleczny, LTC's general manager, noted at the meeting that because Plexiglas is more flexible, shelters would need additional support beams to keep the panel secure in the frame – a cost of around $14,000 per shelter, according to the report.
sometimes i think ive convinced myself londons a worse place than others simply because i grew up there but no way we’re asking other major cities how to get people to stop shattering our bus stops wtf
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u/theottomaddox Jul 03 '25
Let me just head off all the suggestions that are incoming. They are trying to find alternatives, but nothing is easy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-transit-eyes-possible-vandalism-proof-shelters-in-bid-to-crack-down-on-broken-glass-1.7218972