Statement on Yonge North Subway Extension
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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua has issued
the following statement.
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Minister Steven Del Duca and government partners celebrate the important investment.
I was pleased to join
Minister Steven Del Duca this morning where he announced that the Province of
Ontario will be investing $55 million towards planning for the Yonge North
Subway Extension. This is an investment in the future of our city as it will
support job creation, economic growth and our citizens, while benefitting the
environment.
Today is a pivotal step
forward in the advancement of transit in Vaughan. It also marks an important
milestone for our community and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area as this
funding will serve to improve the quality of life and standard of living for
our residents and beyond.
Planning can now begin
on the development of an important missing link in the dedicated regional rapid
transit system, which presently requires approximately 2,500 bus trips per day
to meet the public transit demand. We are at a critical juncture in the evolution
of our city and as we continue our fast-paced growth and public transit is a
key component of getting people where they need to go.
We will continue to
work with our government partners to advance our common agenda and address key
challenges that we all experience. Together, we will strive to provide
solutions to the traffic congestion and commute times that impact our
residents.
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Minister Steven Del Duca and government partners celebrate the important investment.