Bayview Station's Trillium Line Level

The Bayview station's Trillium line platform is on the lower level. The way it's outfitted seems pretty much standard issue for these sorts of facilities. However, the one thing that struck me is that it's an open air level: entrance, platform, it's all completely open and exposed.

On a perfect summer's day like we had yesterday, being open to the elements was great. But, Ottawa is far from temperate in January and February with it's -20C to -30C temperatures, winds, snow, and ice. People here are hardy, but I wonder about those entry gates, and anyway, waiting outside is no pleasure no matter how hardy the riders are. It'll be interesting to see what happens this winter.