How GLOBALCOM Supports Rapid Communication at York Canada Mass Transit Station

AtlasIED's GLOBALCOM® network-centric mass notification system is installed in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre transit station in the Regional Municipality of York in Ontario, Canada. Daily, around 100,000 passengers use the bus system to travel the greater Toronto area. Reliable technology was needed to support rapid communication, and that's when CP-Stoneman turned to AtlasIED for the solution. From mic stations to head-end announcement control including software, the large zoned system handles both daily communications and critical alerts.

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Project Overview

  • Client: York Region Transit (YRT)
  • Integrator: CP-Stoneman
  • AtlasIED Solutions: GLOBALCOM ecosystem of software, amplifiers, mic stations, and loudspeakers
  • Goals: create a reliable, network-based system for simple, rapid communications for routine and emergency situations
  • Results: Fully integrated, centralized, network-centric communications that improved operational efficiency and passenger experience

Challenges & Solutions

Challenges Solutions
High passenger volume in complex environment Clear audio coverage with zone specific loudspeakers and DSP tuning
Dual-purpose communication needs Live, scheduled, and automated announcements with priority override for emergency alerts
Centralized control and ease of use Easy to use mic stations and UX, real-time system management

Benefits

  • Dependable system that has been proven in transportation environments for decades
  • Seamless GLOBALCOM integration with existing transit operations
  • Fast learning curve for staff
  • Close collaboration with manufacturer support

This case study spotlights the installation of its GLOBALCOM® network‑centric mass notification system at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre transit station in York Region, Ontario—serving approximately 100,000 daily bus passengers across Greater Toronto. The advanced system, implemented by CP‑Stoneman, includes mic stations, head‑end announcement control, and software to manage large, zoned communications networks. It ensures seamless daily communications and critical alerts, reinforcing passenger safety and operational efficiency in a high‑traffic transit environment.

York Region Transit logo
“When the York Region Transit started looking for a solution, a network-centric system to provide mass notification to the public, that’s when we thought… nothing can bring the solution and technology at the forefront as good as the AtlasIED system can.”
— Tarek Marroushi, President, Director of Operations and Engineering for CP-Stoneman
front of York Region Transit Vaughn Metropolitan Centre transit station