Improving transit to get people moving

Oct. 19, 2016 12:00 a.m.
Vaughan calls on Metrolinx to prioritize next wave of The Big Move projects
 
The City of Vaughan is at a critical juncture in its evolution. As it continues with its sustainable growth strategy, public transit is a key component of getting people where they need to go.
 
Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan will transform transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and plays a crucial role in providing transportation options for commuters. The ultimate goal is to make it easier to travel between neighbourhoods within the GTHA.
 
In a report passed by Vaughan Council today, the City is calling on Metrolinx to include the following priority projects in their next plan:
  • Yonge Subway Extension
  • Rapid transit along Jane Street from the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre to Major Mackenzie Drive
  • Rapid transit along Major Mackenzie Drive between Jane Street and Yonge Street
  • New GO Station on the Barrie Corridor at Concord as part of the Regional Express Rail initiative
Delivering on Council’s priority to develop transit, cycling and pedestrian options to get around Vaughan, these important initiatives will contribute to the cultivation of an environmentally sustainable city and continue to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens.
 
QUOTE
 
“This is an important time for transit in Vaughan. As our city continues to grow, and with the development of our new downtown – the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre – we need to provide solutions to the traffic congestion and commute times that impact our residents. These projects are an investment in our future and will support job creation and economic growth, while also benefitting our citizens and the environment. We will continue to work with the province and Metrolinx to advance our common agenda, and address key challenges that we all experience. Together, we will move our city forward and deliver on important initiatives that are meaningful for our residents and people who travel through Vaughan.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 
QUICK FACTS
  • In support of the next Regional Transportation Plan, Metrolinx released a Discussion Paper in August 2016. The City of Vaughan is required to provide feedback by Oct. 31.

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