A New Look for a Familiar Stop: Public Art Installation Complete at Peterborough Transit Terminal

By Scott Arnold

A new piece of public art has transformed the Peterborough Transit Terminal, with the installation now complete and buses back in their regular bays.

A new piece of public art has transformed the Peterborough Transit Terminal, with the installation now complete and buses back in their regular bays.

The new public art installation at the Peterborough Transit Terminal is now complete. (photo by Scott arnold)

A new piece of public art is now part of the Peterborough Transit Terminal, bringing the City’s latest investment in public art and placemaking to a prominent downtown space.

The installation, which began in July, was incorporated into the exterior of the Simcoe Street terminal as part of the broader rehabilitation of the facility.

Artwork has been incorporated into the exterior of the Simcoe Street transit terminal.

Artwork has been incorporated into the exterior of the Simcoe Street transit terminal.(photo by scott arnold)

The work was completed in sections along the terminal, requiring temporary closures of up to two bus bays at a time as crews moved through the site. Those temporary changes are now over, with all bays reopened and buses returned to their regular pickup and drop-off locations.

The project was supported by a $100,000 budget and funded through a combination of municipal investment and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program as part of the terminal rehabilitation project.

Beyond adding a visual element to the terminal, the public art project was intended to enhance the space through creative expression and community storytelling, bringing art into a place used by thousands of transit riders.

The completed installation adds a new visual element to the downtown transit terminal. (photo by Scott arnold)

Beyond adding a visual element to the terminal, the public art project was intended to enhance the space through creative expression and community storytelling, bringing art into a place used by thousands of transit riders.

The City says the selected artist and final design will be formally recognized during a celebration later this month, providing the community with an opportunity to learn more about the artwork and the vision behind it.

For now, the completed installation marks another step in the ongoing renewal of a familiar downtown landmark, with the artwork now in place for transit riders and pedestrians to experience as they pass through the terminal.


Scott Arnold
is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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