Custom Commercial Benches for Eglinton Crosstown LRT

Project: Eglinton Crosstown LRT

Project Type: Transit Infrastructure

Location: Toronto, ON

Products Used:
Custom Commercial Bench

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT (Line 5) is one of Toronto’s largest transit infrastructure projects, spanning nearly 19 kilometres across the city and connecting multiple neighbourhoods from Mount Dennis to Kennedy. Designed to improve urban mobility and reduce commute times, the line includes numerous stations that serve thousands of daily passengers.

As part of the station design, custom seating solutions were required to integrate with the architectural layout of certain station areas. Canaan Site Furnishings contributed to the project by providing custom commercial benches designed specifically for the needs of modern transit infrastructure.

Custom Seating Solutions for Transit Stations

Transit environments often require seating that can adapt to unique spatial layouts while maintaining durability and accessibility. For the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project, custom bench solutions were incorporated into selected station environments to support passenger comfort and efficient space planning.

Key installation features include:

• Custom commercial benches designed to fit specific station layouts
• seating solutions integrated with surrounding architectural elements
• durable designs capable of supporting high daily passenger traffic

These installations help ensure that seating areas remain accessible and functional while complementing the modern design of the transit stations.

Bench Design for Public Transit Infrastructure

The custom benches installed along the Eglinton Crosstown corridor were developed to meet the performance requirements of high-traffic public infrastructure.

Key design considerations include:

• heavy-duty materials designed for continuous public use
• corrosion-resistant finishes suitable for outdoor and semi-outdoor environments
• designs that integrate seamlessly with station architecture

These custom seating solutions provide long-lasting performance while maintaining the clean and modern appearance expected in contemporary transit environments.

Custom commercial benches installed across the Eglinton Crosstown LRT stations demonstrate how tailored site furnishing solutions can enhance both functionality and design within major transit infrastructure projects. By integrating durable custom seating into the station environment, Canaan Site Furnishings helps support a more comfortable and accessible commuting experience for passengers across Toronto.

Products

Custom Commercial Bench