Advancing the Yonge North Subway extension
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York Region signs
agreement with Province to advance critical transit project
The following is a statement by Vaughan Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua regarding an agreement between the Province of Ontario and the
Regional Municipality of York to advance the Yonge North Subway Extension:
“York
Region Council has taken an important step forward in the development of the
Yonge North Subway Extension. Today, we voted in favour of authorizing York
Region to execute an agreement with the Ontario government to build the
estimated $5.6 billion subway extension.
“The
City of Vaughan has always been a strong advocate for the
Yonge North Subway Extension. This project is critical to those who live, work
and commute in Vaughan and beyond. I am encouraged by the commitment from the Province and I look forward to the Federal
government’s support as well.
“The
Yonge North Subway Extension is a vital transportation
infrastructure project that will have far-reaching benefits to Vaughan and all Greater
Toronto Area communities. Commuters in Vaughan, York Region and the GTA can
look forward to increased access to transit and reduced travel times as this
link will better connect our community to an expanding regional transportation
network while also driving economic opportunities along the Yonge Street
corridor.
“We are
experiencing first-hand the positive benefits of having a subway in the heart
of our new downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). The VMC Subway
continues to be a catalyst for job creation, attracting investments and
stimulating city-building opportunities. As we continue to advance our COVID-19
response, this project remains an integral part of our journey to economic
recovery.
“Today’s
announcement adds to an already impressive list of transit initiatives that
will help our citizens move more efficiently throughout the GTA and beyond. The
Highway 427 expansion north to Major Mackenzie Drive is well underway; the VMC
Mobility Hub seamlessly integrates walking, biking and transit into a
sustainable multi-modal hub in the heart of our city; improvements are being
made to the Maple and Rutherford GO stations; and work on York Region’s Bus
Rapid Transit network continues in our city.”
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