Winnipeg Transit Pilots Damage-Resistant Polycarbonate at Shelters
The City of Winnipeg is taking steps to address bus shelter vandalism by installing damage-resistant polycarbonate at 30 high-use shelters.
Shelter vandalism has been an ongoing issue, with vandals destroying glass panels at hundreds of shelters since 2020, resulting in over $1 million spent on replacing broken glass.
According to the city,
broken shelter glass creates dangerous situations for riders and non-riders alike, making shelters unusable.
The goal of this pilot is to reduce vandalism and make shelters consistently safe and usable for all Winnipeggers.
The city's facilities staff have seen the impact of vandalism firsthand, often cleaning broken glass and installing new panes at the same shelters multiple times a year.
- 30 high-use shelters will be equipped with damage-resistant polycarbonate
- Over $1 million spent on replacing broken glass since 2020
Author's summary: Winnipeg Transit tests damage-resistant polycarbonate to reduce shelter vandalism.