Tolar Manufacturing Company, North America’s leader in transit shelter and street furniture design, has completed the delivery of new transit shelters and benches for the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG), supporting public transportation infrastructure in Texarkana and Paris, Texas.
The project was completed under a five-year contract awarded in September 2024 following a competitive procurement process. As part of the agreement, 16 shelters were delivered in April 2025, followed by 12 additional units in June 2025.
ATCOG selected Tolar’s Niagara Series non-advertising transit shelter, a durable and rider-focused solution designed for long-term performance. The shelters feature all-aluminum construction, bronze-tinted twinwall polycarbonate roof panels secured with gasketed pressure ribs, and enclosed roof ends with tinted polycarbonate panels.
Perforated aluminum rear wall panels provide ventilation while offering weather protection, and open-end walls enhance visibility and accessibility. Each shelter includes internally telescoping adjustable shoes for surface mounting and leveling on a suitable concrete pad, with all metal components finished in a super-durable baked powder coat selected from Tolar’s standard RAL color deck. Stainless steel anchors and complete installation hardware were included.
The shelters are complimented by Tolar’s loop arm benches, featuring two seats with black HDPE plastic slat seating surfaces. The benches are secured with stainless steel anchors and finished in a super-durable baked powder coat to match the shelters, providing a cohesive and long-lasting streetscape solution.
“We’re proud to partner with the Ark-Tex Council of Governments to support their efforts to improve transit amenities across Northeast Texas,” said Scott Williams, Business Development Manager at Tolar Manufacturing Company. “A bus stop is often a rider’s first and last impression of a transit system. Whether serving Texarkana or Paris Transit riders, these shelters and benches are designed to deliver durability, comfort, and a welcoming experience for riders.”
