Changes are coming to Kirby Road

July 28, 2020 10:00 a.m.
Take the online survey until Aug.21
 
The City of Vaughan has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for Kirby Road between Jane and Dufferin streets, known as the Kirby Road Corridor. This study will consider alternative designs for widening the road, pedestrian and cyclist spaces, a grade separation at the Barrie GO Rail crossing and straightening the road at the intersection of Kirby Road and Jane Street. Participate in an online survey and join the conversation that is shaping the future of Kirby Road. Provide feedback on proposed design options and share methods utilized to travel in and around the area.
 
The study builds on the North Vaughan and New Communities Transportation Master Plan that assessed a study area bounded by Highway 27, King-Vaughan, Bathurst and Teston roads (referred to as the North Vaughan Study Area). The study was completed in 2019 with an objective to identify a well-integrated and sustainable transportation network that considered vehicle, public transit, cycling and pedestrian needs for the North Vaughan Study Area to 2031 and beyond.
 
The study saw the completion of phases one and two of the Municipal Class EA process for the Kirby Road Corridor and identified a need to improve transportation opportunities for all who travel throughout that area, whether on foot, by bicycle, in a vehicle or via public transit.
 
Citizens and stakeholders are invited to learn more about the study and take part in the online survey at vaughan.ca/KirbyWidening until Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. The survey will take approximately ten minutes to complete.
 
Transportation and mobility is one of the priorities in the 2018-2022 Term of Council ServiceExcellence Strategic Plan. To be a fully connected and integrated community, the City is committed to undertaking initiatives to improve the municipal road network, support the development of transit and increase cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. Learn more about the strategic plan at vaughan.ca/ServiceExcellence.
 
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