fun facts
Davis Drive by the numbers
Significant improvements are coming to Yonge Street in
Newmarket. The rapidway project will help revitalize and
reshape this important corridor with even more attractive,
pedestrian-friendly places for people to live, work, shop
and play.
2.6km
length of the rapidway
3+2
470
vivastations +
curbside stops
3
21,000+
trees to
be planted
Heritage
Pedestrian Poles
Traffic Signal Poles
and Traffic Light
Poles
10
new intersections with
enhanced accessibility
and dedicated left-turns
of new sidewalk
Below are your new contacts,
should you require assistance:
The Davis Drive rapidway has been years in the making. Through all the planning,
Transit services
design and construction, there’s something special about knowing that you’ve
contributed to the future growth and prosperity of entire neighbourhoods, towns and
regions by connecting people to the places they work, shop and play.
We would like to sincerely thank you, the businesses and
YRT/Viva Customer Service:
905.762.2100 or 1.866.MOVE-YRT
[668.3978]
Road or traffic operations
residents that have supported the project from the outset,
York Region Roads Department:
1.877.464.9675 ext. 75200
and endured the disruptions that come with long term
Property related matters
construction. Your patience, understanding and feedback
before we can call it done, but together, we’ll have a rapid
Terry Thomas:
905.830.4444 ext. 71431
email: terry.thomas@york.ca
transit system we can all be proud of.
VivaNext construction
have been invaluable. There’s just a little bit left to do
Once the construction is complete, trees will be planted
roadside and in the medians as part of vivaNext’s landscape
plan, which supports York Region’s Greening Strategy. Some
trees have been removed this year within York Region’s
right-of-way along Yonge Street to allow the road to be
widened and utilities to be moved further back. You’ll also
notice some of the businesses along the corridor moving
their signs back from the road for the same reason.
6+km
thank you!
Kristina Bergeron:
Davis Drive Community Liaison
905.505.1347
email: kristina.bergeron@york.ca
Fall/Winter 2015
Most of the work to date has been underground, locating
utilities and working with the utility companies to set back
their infrastructure to accommodate road widening work
in 2016.
shrubs and perennials
to be planted
connections to GO Transit services at
Eagle Terminal, Tannery Mall and the
new park and ride facility at Highway 404
30
140
newmarket
Yonge Street in Newmarket
track record of success
We will be in regular communication with businesses and
residents in the coming months, keeping you informed of
all the work that is going on so you can plan ahead and
avoid delays.
We’ve received multiple prestigious awards over
the last several years, and three awards were
received recently that celebrate planning, design
and innovation.
We landed the number two spot in North America
on Roads and Bridges Magazine’s Top 10 Roads
list [2015], recognized for our ‘complete street’
design, reduced travel times, and increases in transit
ridership and bicycle use.
The Canadian Urban Transit Association gave us the
nod for their National Transit Corporation Recognition
Award, Marketing and Communications [2015]. The award
acknowledges the development and implementation of
exceptional advertising, internal and external corporate
communications and public relations.
Viva has arrived on Davis!
Rapid transit is now a reality on Davis Drive! Known
as the Yellow Line, Viva is now running along the
rapidway, picking up and dropping off passengers at
Longford, Main and Southlake, before continuing in
mixed traffic to make stops at Huron Heights, Leslie,
and the Highway 404 park and ride facility.
The American Public Works Association
awarded us Project of the Year [2014]
for transportation projects of more than $75 million,
recognizing our work with consultants and contractors in the
management of the Highway 7 East rapidway project.
VivaNext’s commitment to excellence, innovation and
accountability will continue to shape how we work, and the
legacy we leave for the future.
We would like to thank you for your patience and
understanding throughout construction. We look
forward to spring planting and final touches as we
finish this corridor for many generations to enjoy.
The introduction of the rapidway on Davis has
transformed the way people get around. Sidewalks,
dedicated left-turn signals and upgraded infrastructure
will serve the needs of pedestrians, transit riders and
drivers for decades to come.
Kristina Bergeron
Community Liaison
vivanext.com
Follow us on twitter. Find us on facebook.
Read our blog. Go to vivanext.com.
Opening the rapidway marks a
significant step forward in connecting
our urban growth centres and being
prepared for the future. The rapidway supports York
Region’s growth plan by encouraging the development
of attractive and pedestrian-friendly places for people
to live, work, shop and play.
With a total value of $3.2 billion, our currently funded
projects will deliver 34 kilometres of bus rapidways
with 36 stations, an 8.6-kilometre subway extension
with six stations, an operations facility, two bus
terminals and multiple park and ride facilities over
the next five years. The results will go a long way
to making York Region even more inviting and
welcoming, and will help support population and
economic growth.
ideal communities include transit
stop, shop + dine.
green neighbourhoods
VivaNext is helping to transform York Region’s major
corridors through the urban design and transportation
planning concept known as the “complete street.” A
complete street anticipates and accommodates the needs
of all users, while providing a friendly and comfortable
environment. This style of design creates a very welcoming
urban feel and is reflected in many European cities which
people love to visit.
Rapidway Construction (2011-2015)*
to Barrie
Viva Curbside Station Construction [2015]*
Rapidway Construction (2014-2018)*
East Gwillimbury
GO Station
So
ut
hl
ak
e
Hu
ro
nH
ei
Le
gh
sl
ts
ie
Hw
y4
04
Lo
ng
fo
rd
M
ai
n
Green Lane
Davis Drive
Newmarket
GO Station
looking down the road
404
NEWMARKET
In Newmarket alone, approximately 470
trees and 21,000 shrubs and perennials
are being planted along Davis Drive. Our
challenge with new plantings is to get them
to thrive in the first two years, but luckily,
all new plants and trees come with a two-year
warranty! Our buses are blue, but we think green!
Highway
Known as the Yellow Line,
Viva is now running along
the rapidway, picking
up and dropping off
passengers at Longford,
Main and Southlake,
before continuing in
mixed traffic to make
stops at Huron Heights,
Leslie, and the Highway
404 park and ride facility.
Ea
gl
e
GO Transit Rail Lines
Sa
va Mul
ge
oc
k
Terminals [current and future]
Da
vis
Future Rapid Transit
Gr
ee
Br
nL
ist
an
ol
e
Proposed Future Viva Service
York Region has recreational parks and green
spaces that enhance the beauty of our towns
and cities.
VivaNext is an integral component of the Centres and Corridors
strategy, which concentrates growth and development in key areas,
and strengthens downtowns in Markham, Newmarket, Richmond
Hill and Vaughan.
The Transit-Oriented Development [TOD]
beginning to take place on Davis Drive
and within Newmarket is living proof of
how York Region and Newmarket are
managing growth to create complete
communities within walking distance
of transit.
Much of the new development built
around vivastations will be compact
and mixed-use, providing housing,
employment, retail, dining, services
and recreation. Developments
will also include welcoming public
spaces, attractive landscaping
and other amenities. This helps
make neighbourhoods into more
dynamic destinations – and complete
communities that are ideal places
to live.
Thank you for continuing to support our local shops and
businesses along Davis Drive. If you haven’t visited us in
a while, come and check out what’s in store.
Even though the rapidway is now in service and people are
enjoying a fast, comfortable ride on Viva, there are still a
few things that will need to be done in the new year. The
good news is that it should be much less disruptive to
everyone making use of Davis Drive.
Most of the effort will be concentrated on the side of the
road where we’ll be finishing sidewalks, landscaping
and some limited paving activities. In
order to move and store equipment and
vehicles, we may need to temporarily take a lane or two to
complete the work.
In the end, we’ll have a beautiful, engaging and efficient
streetscape that will go a long way to improving mobility
and transit in Newmarket.
vivanext.com
A Metrolinx vivaNext Project
ideal communities include transit
stop, shop + dine.
green neighbourhoods
VivaNext is helping to transform York Region’s major
corridors through the urban design and transportation
planning concept known as the “complete street.” A
complete street anticipates and accommodates the needs
of all users, while providing a friendly and comfortable
environment. This style of design creates a very welcoming
urban feel and is reflected in many European cities which
people love to visit.
Rapidway Construction (2011-2015)*
to Barrie
Viva Curbside Station Construction [2015]*
Rapidway Construction (2014-2018)*
East Gwillimbury
GO Station
So
ut
hl
ak
e
Hu
ro
nH
ei
Le
gh
sl
ts
ie
Hw
y4
04
Lo
ng
fo
rd
M
ai
n
Green Lane
Davis Drive
Newmarket
GO Station
looking down the road
404
NEWMARKET
In Newmarket alone, approximately 470
trees and 21,000 shrubs and perennials
are being planted along Davis Drive. Our
challenge with new plantings is to get them
to thrive in the first two years, but luckily,
all new plants and trees come with a two-year
warranty! Our buses are blue, but we think green!
Highway
Known as the Yellow Line,
Viva is now running along
the rapidway, picking
up and dropping off
passengers at Longford,
Main and Southlake,
before continuing in
mixed traffic to make
stops at Huron Heights,
Leslie, and the Highway
404 park and ride facility.
Ea
gl
e
GO Transit Rail Lines
Sa
va Mul
ge
oc
k
Terminals [current and future]
Da
vis
Future Rapid Transit
Gr
ee
Br
nL
ist
an
ol
e
Proposed Future Viva Service
York Region has recreational parks and green
spaces that enhance the beauty of our towns
and cities.
VivaNext is an integral component of the Centres and Corridors
strategy, which concentrates growth and development in key areas,
and strengthens downtowns in Markham, Newmarket, Richmond
Hill and Vaughan.
The Transit-Oriented Development [TOD]
beginning to take place on Davis Drive
and within Newmarket is living proof of
how York Region and Newmarket are
managing growth to create complete
communities within walking distance
of transit.
Much of the new development built
around vivastations will be compact
and mixed-use, providing housing,
employment, retail, dining, services
and recreation. Developments
will also include welcoming public
spaces, attractive landscaping
and other amenities. This helps
make neighbourhoods into more
dynamic destinations – and complete
communities that are ideal places
to live.
Thank you for continuing to support our local shops and
businesses along Davis Drive. If you haven’t visited us in
a while, come and check out what’s in store.
Even though the rapidway is now in service and people are
enjoying a fast, comfortable ride on Viva, there are still a
few things that will need to be done in the new year. The
good news is that it should be much less disruptive to
everyone making use of Davis Drive.
Most of the effort will be concentrated on the side of the
road where we’ll be finishing sidewalks, landscaping
and some limited paving activities. In
order to move and store equipment and
vehicles, we may need to temporarily take a lane or two to
complete the work.
In the end, we’ll have a beautiful, engaging and efficient
streetscape that will go a long way to improving mobility
and transit in Newmarket.
vivanext.com
A Metrolinx vivaNext Project
fun facts
Davis Drive by the numbers
Significant improvements are coming to Yonge Street in
Newmarket. The rapidway project will help revitalize and
reshape this important corridor with even more attractive,
pedestrian-friendly places for people to live, work, shop
and play.
2.6km
length of the rapidway
3+2
470
vivastations +
curbside stops
3
21,000+
trees to
be planted
Heritage
Pedestrian Poles
Traffic Signal Poles
and Traffic Light
Poles
10
new intersections with
enhanced accessibility
and dedicated left-turns
of new sidewalk
Below are your new contacts,
should you require assistance:
The Davis Drive rapidway has been years in the making. Through all the planning,
Transit services
design and construction, there’s something special about knowing that you’ve
contributed to the future growth and prosperity of entire neighbourhoods, towns and
regions by connecting people to the places they work, shop and play.
We would like to sincerely thank you, the businesses and
YRT/Viva Customer Service:
905.762.2100 or 1.866.MOVE-YRT
[668.3978]
Road or traffic operations
residents that have supported the project from the outset,
York Region Roads Department:
1.877.464.9675 ext. 75200
and endured the disruptions that come with long term
Property related matters
construction. Your patience, understanding and feedback
before we can call it done, but together, we’ll have a rapid
Terry Thomas:
905.830.4444 ext. 71431
email: terry.thomas@york.ca
transit system we can all be proud of.
VivaNext construction
have been invaluable. There’s just a little bit left to do
Once the construction is complete, trees will be planted
roadside and in the medians as part of vivaNext’s landscape
plan, which supports York Region’s Greening Strategy. Some
trees have been removed this year within York Region’s
right-of-way along Yonge Street to allow the road to be
widened and utilities to be moved further back. You’ll also
notice some of the businesses along the corridor moving
their signs back from the road for the same reason.
6+km
thank you!
Kristina Bergeron:
Davis Drive Community Liaison
905.505.1347
email: kristina.bergeron@york.ca
Fall/Winter 2015
Most of the work to date has been underground, locating
utilities and working with the utility companies to set back
their infrastructure to accommodate road widening work
in 2016.
shrubs and perennials
to be planted
connections to GO Transit services at
Eagle Terminal, Tannery Mall and the
new park and ride facility at Highway 404
30
140
newmarket
Yonge Street in Newmarket
track record of success
We will be in regular communication with businesses and
residents in the coming months, keeping you informed of
all the work that is going on so you can plan ahead and
avoid delays.
We’ve received multiple prestigious awards over
the last several years, and three awards were
received recently that celebrate planning, design
and innovation.
We landed the number two spot in North America
on Roads and Bridges Magazine’s Top 10 Roads
list [2015], recognized for our ‘complete street’
design, reduced travel times, and increases in transit
ridership and bicycle use.
The Canadian Urban Transit Association gave us the
nod for their National Transit Corporation Recognition
Award, Marketing and Communications [2015]. The award
acknowledges the development and implementation of
exceptional advertising, internal and external corporate
communications and public relations.
Viva has arrived on Davis!
Rapid transit is now a reality on Davis Drive! Known
as the Yellow Line, Viva is now running along the
rapidway, picking up and dropping off passengers at
Longford, Main and Southlake, before continuing in
mixed traffic to make stops at Huron Heights, Leslie,
and the Highway 404 park and ride facility.
The American Public Works Association
awarded us Project of the Year [2014]
for transportation projects of more than $75 million,
recognizing our work with consultants and contractors in the
management of the Highway 7 East rapidway project.
VivaNext’s commitment to excellence, innovation and
accountability will continue to shape how we work, and the
legacy we leave for the future.
We would like to thank you for your patience and
understanding throughout construction. We look
forward to spring planting and final touches as we
finish this corridor for many generations to enjoy.
The introduction of the rapidway on Davis has
transformed the way people get around. Sidewalks,
dedicated left-turn signals and upgraded infrastructure
will serve the needs of pedestrians, transit riders and
drivers for decades to come.
Kristina Bergeron
Community Liaison
vivanext.com
Follow us on twitter. Find us on facebook.
Read our blog. Go to vivanext.com.
Opening the rapidway marks a
significant step forward in connecting
our urban growth centres and being
prepared for the future. The rapidway supports York
Region’s growth plan by encouraging the development
of attractive and pedestrian-friendly places for people
to live, work, shop and play.
With a total value of $3.2 billion, our currently funded
projects will deliver 34 kilometres of bus rapidways
with 36 stations, an 8.6-kilometre subway extension
with six stations, an operations facility, two bus
terminals and multiple park and ride facilities over
the next five years. The results will go a long way
to making York Region even more inviting and
welcoming, and will help support population and
economic growth.
fun facts
Davis Drive by the numbers
Significant improvements are coming to Yonge Street in
Newmarket. The rapidway project will help revitalize and
reshape this important corridor with even more attractive,
pedestrian-friendly places for people to live, work, shop
and play.
2.6km
length of the rapidway
3+2
470
vivastations +
curbside stops
3
21,000+
trees to
be planted
Heritage
Pedestrian Poles
Traffic Signal Poles
and Traffic Light
Poles
10
new intersections with
enhanced accessibility
and dedicated left-turns
of new sidewalk
Below are your new contacts,
should you require assistance:
The Davis Drive rapidway has been years in the making. Through all the planning,
Transit services
design and construction, there’s something special about knowing that you’ve
contributed to the future growth and prosperity of entire neighbourhoods, towns and
regions by connecting people to the places they work, shop and play.
We would like to sincerely thank you, the businesses and
YRT/Viva Customer Service:
905.762.2100 or 1.866.MOVE-YRT
[668.3978]
Road or traffic operations
residents that have supported the project from the outset,
York Region Roads Department:
1.877.464.9675 ext. 75200
and endured the disruptions that come with long term
Property related matters
construction. Your patience, understanding and feedback
before we can call it done, but together, we’ll have a rapid
Terry Thomas:
905.830.4444 ext. 71431
email: terry.thomas@york.ca
transit system we can all be proud of.
VivaNext construction
have been invaluable. There’s just a little bit left to do
Once the construction is complete, trees will be planted
roadside and in the medians as part of vivaNext’s landscape
plan, which supports York Region’s Greening Strategy. Some
trees have been removed this year within York Region’s
right-of-way along Yonge Street to allow the road to be
widened and utilities to be moved further back. You’ll also
notice some of the businesses along the corridor moving
their signs back from the road for the same reason.
6+km
thank you!
Kristina Bergeron:
Davis Drive Community Liaison
905.505.1347
email: kristina.bergeron@york.ca
Fall/Winter 2015
Most of the work to date has been underground, locating
utilities and working with the utility companies to set back
their infrastructure to accommodate road widening work
in 2016.
shrubs and perennials
to be planted
connections to GO Transit services at
Eagle Terminal, Tannery Mall and the
new park and ride facility at Highway 404
30
140
newmarket
Yonge Street in Newmarket
track record of success
We will be in regular communication with businesses and
residents in the coming months, keeping you informed of
all the work that is going on so you can plan ahead and
avoid delays.
We’ve received multiple prestigious awards over
the last several years, and three awards were
received recently that celebrate planning, design
and innovation.
We landed the number two spot in North America
on Roads and Bridges Magazine’s Top 10 Roads
list [2015], recognized for our ‘complete street’
design, reduced travel times, and increases in transit
ridership and bicycle use.
The Canadian Urban Transit Association gave us the
nod for their National Transit Corporation Recognition
Award, Marketing and Communications [2015]. The award
acknowledges the development and implementation of
exceptional advertising, internal and external corporate
communications and public relations.
Viva has arrived on Davis!
Rapid transit is now a reality on Davis Drive! Known
as the Yellow Line, Viva is now running along the
rapidway, picking up and dropping off passengers at
Longford, Main and Southlake, before continuing in
mixed traffic to make stops at Huron Heights, Leslie,
and the Highway 404 park and ride facility.
The American Public Works Association
awarded us Project of the Year [2014]
for transportation projects of more than $75 million,
recognizing our work with consultants and contractors in the
management of the Highway 7 East rapidway project.
VivaNext’s commitment to excellence, innovation and
accountability will continue to shape how we work, and the
legacy we leave for the future.
We would like to thank you for your patience and
understanding throughout construction. We look
forward to spring planting and final touches as we
finish this corridor for many generations to enjoy.
The introduction of the rapidway on Davis has
transformed the way people get around. Sidewalks,
dedicated left-turn signals and upgraded infrastructure
will serve the needs of pedestrians, transit riders and
drivers for decades to come.
Kristina Bergeron
Community Liaison
vivanext.com
Follow us on twitter. Find us on facebook.
Read our blog. Go to vivanext.com.
Opening the rapidway marks a
significant step forward in connecting
our urban growth centres and being
prepared for the future. The rapidway supports York
Region’s growth plan by encouraging the development
of attractive and pedestrian-friendly places for people
to live, work, shop and play.
With a total value of $3.2 billion, our currently funded
projects will deliver 34 kilometres of bus rapidways
with 36 stations, an 8.6-kilometre subway extension
with six stations, an operations facility, two bus
terminals and multiple park and ride facilities over
the next five years. The results will go a long way
to making York Region even more inviting and
welcoming, and will help support population and
economic growth.
ideal communities include transit
stop, shop + dine.
green neighbourhoods
VivaNext is helping to transform York Region’s major
corridors through the urban design and transportation
planning concept known as the “complete street.” A
complete street anticipates and accommodates the needs
of all users, while providing a friendly and comfortable
environment. This style of design creates a very welcoming
urban feel and is reflected in many European cities which
people love to visit.
Rapidway Construction (2011-2015)*
to Barrie
Viva Curbside Station Construction [2015]*
Rapidway Construction (2014-2018)*
East Gwillimbury
GO Station
So
ut
hl
ak
e
Hu
ro
nH
ei
Le
gh
sl
ts
ie
Hw
y4
04
Lo
ng
fo
rd
M
ai
n
Green Lane
Davis Drive
Newmarket
GO Station
looking down the road
404
NEWMARKET
In Newmarket alone, approximately 470
trees and 21,000 shrubs and perennials
are being planted along Davis Drive. Our
challenge with new plantings is to get them
to thrive in the first two years, but luckily,
all new plants and trees come with a two-year
warranty! Our buses are blue, but we think green!
Highway
Known as the Yellow Line,
Viva is now running along
the rapidway, picking
up and dropping off
passengers at Longford,
Main and Southlake,
before continuing in
mixed traffic to make
stops at Huron Heights,
Leslie, and the Highway
404 park and ride facility.
Ea
gl
e
GO Transit Rail Lines
Sa
va Mul
ge
oc
k
Terminals [current and future]
Da
vis
Future Rapid Transit
Gr
ee
Br
nL
ist
an
ol
e
Proposed Future Viva Service
York Region has recreational parks and green
spaces that enhance the beauty of our towns
and cities.
VivaNext is an integral component of the Centres and Corridors
strategy, which concentrates growth and development in key areas,
and strengthens downtowns in Markham, Newmarket, Richmond
Hill and Vaughan.
The Transit-Oriented Development [TOD]
beginning to take place on Davis Drive
and within Newmarket is living proof of
how York Region and Newmarket are
managing growth to create complete
communities within walking distance
of transit.
Much of the new development built
around vivastations will be compact
and mixed-use, providing housing,
employment, retail, dining, services
and recreation. Developments
will also include welcoming public
spaces, attractive landscaping
and other amenities. This helps
make neighbourhoods into more
dynamic destinations – and complete
communities that are ideal places
to live.
Thank you for continuing to support our local shops and
businesses along Davis Drive. If you haven’t visited us in
a while, come and check out what’s in store.
Even though the rapidway is now in service and people are
enjoying a fast, comfortable ride on Viva, there are still a
few things that will need to be done in the new year. The
good news is that it should be much less disruptive to
everyone making use of Davis Drive.
Most of the effort will be concentrated on the side of the
road where we’ll be finishing sidewalks, landscaping
and some limited paving activities. In
order to move and store equipment and
vehicles, we may need to temporarily take a lane or two to
complete the work.
In the end, we’ll have a beautiful, engaging and efficient
streetscape that will go a long way to improving mobility
and transit in Newmarket.
vivanext.com
A Metrolinx vivaNext Project