CityLights Half Way Tree Transport Centre

A compact, high-impact CityLights digital screen at the Half Way Tree Transport Centre — part of a 3-screen network delivering an estimated 36,314,434 viewer opportunities per year.
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Location Overview

The Half Way Tree Transport Centre is one of the busiest public transportation termini in Jamaica, sitting at the civic and commercial heart of St. Andrew where Hope Road, Constant Spring Road, Half Way Tree Road, and Eastwood Park Road converge. The Transport Centre itself sees an exceptionally high concentration of pedestrian dwell time, as commuters wait for buses and taxis throughout the day, making it one of the most valuable street-level advertising environments in Kingston.

The CityLights HWT Transport Centre screen is a compact, portrait-format digital display — smaller and more street-level than a traditional billboard, positioned to capture the attention of commuters at exactly the point of highest dwell time. It is available as an individual placement or as part of a 3-screen CityLights network package, giving advertisers the flexibility to run a single, targeted spot at the Transport Centre or a coordinated campaign across all three network locations. Well suited to retail, banking and financial services, telecoms, quick-service food, and FMCG brands looking for maximum street-level exposure to Kingston’s commuter population.

Site Details

  • Location NameCityLights, Half Way Tree Transport Centre
  • AreaHalf Way Tree, Kingston & St. Andrew
  • Display Size6.3' x 9.5' (portrait format)
  • Annual Reach36,314,434 viewer opportunities/year
  • GPS Coordinates18.0123, -76.79789
  • AudienceTransport Centre commuters, bus and taxi patrons, Half Way Tree pedestrian traffic

Advertising Rates (JMD)

CityLights HWT Transport Centre can be booked individually or as part of the 3-screen CityLights network for broader coverage across multiple street-level locations, including the CityLights Hope Road screen. Rates below cover terms from one week up to a full 12 months.

Individual Rate — HWT Transport Centre Screen Only

This CityLights screen only

TermRate (JMD)
1 Week$27,600.00
2 Weeks$41,400.00
3 Weeks$55,200.00
1 Month$66,240.00
3 Months$186,300.00
6 Months$331,200.00
12 Months$579,600.00

Network Rate — 3 Screens

This screen bundled with the other 2 CityLights network locations

TermRate (JMD)
1 Week$55,200.00
2 Weeks$96,600.00
3 Weeks$138,000.00
1 Month$165,600.00
3 Months$455,400.00
6 Months$745,200.00
12 Months$1,407,600.00
Rates shown are list rates in Jamaican Dollars (JMD) and are typically exclusive of GCT and production costs. The network rate covers all 3 CityLights screens at once, offering broader multi-location coverage for a combined rate lower than booking each screen separately at full individual price. Confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking, as rates are subject to change.

Content Specifications

As a full-motion digital display, submitted creative must meet the following technical requirements to be accepted for rotation. Note that this is a portrait (vertical) format, unlike most standard landscape billboards.

10 sec

Max spot duration

320 x 480

Required resolution (portrait)

MP4

Video format

JPG

Static format

6.3' x 9.5'

Physical display size

3

Screens in network

Tip: this is a portrait-orientation screen viewed at close range by commuters with time to spare while waiting for transport — unlike a highway billboard, there’s an opportunity here for slightly more detailed creative (a short offer, a QR code, or a multi-line message) since viewers have longer dwell time to read it.

Municipal Authority & Permit Process

Outdoor advertising at the Half Way Tree Transport Centre falls under the jurisdiction of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), the local government authority responsible for planning, regulation, and enforcement of signs and billboards across the Kingston and St. Andrew municipality. The Corporation is chaired by His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Andrew Swaby, with Senator and Councillor Delroy Williams serving as Deputy Mayor.

Under the Advertisements Regulation Act, every publicly visible billboard, sign, and banner in the Corporate Area requires prior written approval from the KSAMC before it can be erected or displayed. Given its position within a high-density commuter environment, a street-level digital installation here typically undergoes additional review covering structural safety, screen brightness, and pedestrian sightlines. Signs displayed without approval can be ordered removed and may attract financial penalties, so confirming permit status is an important step before finalising a booking.

Applying for a billboard permit

For a full walkthrough of the KSAMC approval process — including what documentation is needed and how long approval typically takes — see the dedicated application guide.

Why Advertise on CityLights HWT Transport Centre

  • Peak Commuter Dwell TimePositioned within the Transport Centre itself, this screen reaches commuters at the exact point of highest pedestrian dwell time.
  • Exceptional Annual ReachAn estimated 36.3 million viewer opportunities per year makes this one of the highest-reach single screens in the CityLights network.
  • Street-Level ImpactThe compact, close-range CityLights format is designed to engage pedestrians directly, unlike a large-scale highway billboard.
  • Network FlexibilityBook this screen alone or as part of a 3-screen network package, including the CityLights Hope Road location, for broader coverage at a lower combined rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is this billboard located?
At the Half Way Tree Transport Centre, Kingston, within the Kingston & St. Andrew Corporate Area. GPS coordinates: 18.0123, -76.79789.
Yes. All billboards in Kingston and St. Andrew require written approval from the KSAMC under the Advertisements Regulation Act. See the application guide linked above for the full process.
The individual rate covers the HWT Transport Centre CityLights screen only. The network rate covers all 3 CityLights screens together, including the Hope Road location, for a combined price lower than booking each screen separately at full individual rate.
Both are part of the same 3-screen network and share the same individual rate structure, but this location has a significantly higher estimated annual reach (36.3 million vs. 16.9 million) due to its position within the high-traffic Transport Centre itself.
This display can be booked for as little as one week, making it suitable for short, tactical campaigns as well as long-term bookings.
List rates are shown in JMD and are typically exclusive of GCT and any production or installation costs. Confirm final pricing before booking.