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The Region of Waterloo has acquired land at the northeast corner of King and Victoria Streets in Kitchener to develop a new transit hub. The site extends north of the rail corridor and east to Duke Street. This future hub is set to transform how people move throughout Waterloo Region, serving as both a landmark development and a key rail station linking the area to the Toronto–Waterloo Region Innovation Corridor.
Designed as a central connection point, the King–Victoria Transit Hub will bring together multiple modes of transportation in one location, including ION LRT, GO Transit rail and bus services, VIA Rail, intercity buses, GRT, and passenger vehicles. By integrating these services, the hub will enable seamless travel across the region and beyond. It is also expected to boost ION ridership, acting as a major anchor along the Central Transit Corridor, with transit infrastructure embedded within a broader mixed-use development led by the private sector.
The Region has outlined three primary objectives for the project: to create a centralized transportation hub that improves connectivity across walking, cycling, and transit networks; to support a high-density, transit-oriented community that combines residential, office, and retail uses; and to leverage the full development of the site to lower infrastructure costs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
MTE Consultants is proud to be contributing civil engineering services to the new transit hub. MTE’s role focuses on delivering civil engineering solutions that support the site’s complex infrastructure requirements, ensuring efficient integration of transportation systems while advancing long-term sustainability objectives. The project is targeting LEED Silver certification and is envisioned as a catalyst for high-density, transit-oriented development in the region.
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