As public transportation has many benefits, it also has its disadvantages. The problem being addressed is the uncomfortable experience at the bus stop. A large portion of society has had the displeasure of commuting to work, school, or any general area of a city. Regardless of season, there is a fundamental issue with waiting for the bus: having to stand in a cold or hot glass cube as time slowly passes by. This has given us an opportunity to design a shelter that can fix this problem by implementing simple, sustainable and efficient system that can be implemented with the use of renewable energy. A system that will allow for transit services to control the climate within a bus shelter in order to provide commuters a comfortable experience as they make their way to their destination. Finding a solution for this problem is important because the public transit system is poorly maintained and commuters may feel inclined to purchase a car which can cause further issues such a increase in environmental concerns. An increase in bus use will provide significant benefits that the cities worldwide have been trying to achieve, making this project very important and beneficial to various aspects of the modern world.

In a country like Canada where winters are very harsh, more than 80 people die each year from overexposure to the cold (Environment Canada, 2008). For this reason, heated bus shelters have become a necessity. A large number of people use public transit every day not only because of low wages or short distances but also due to traffic congestion and their responsibility towards the environment. Some people prefer public transit during winter months due to slippery road conditions as well. Sometimes commuters have long wait times, which can be very hazardous for health during extreme weather conditions. A specific waiting area designed to provide comfort for people with all types of needs is essential to boost the user satisfaction and minimize displeasure associated with the apparent waiting time. Many provinces have started paying attention towards the development of heated bus shelters. Even though the residents of Toronto pay high taxes and often use public transit, no attention is being paid towards providing an appropriate facility to daily commuters.