Yonge Street
Winter 2015
let the
transformation begin!
keep in touch
For an in-depth look at
the different elements of
vivaNext’s project plans,
ongoing activities, or to sign
up for construction notices,
visit vivanext.com:
1. Visit vivanext.com
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lick on ‘Subscribe’
on the left side
3. Select the ‘Yonge Street’
boxes and any others
of interest
4. Provide your contact info
5. Click on ‘Submit’
We have seen the positive
transformation of Highway 7 East
in Markham and Davis Drive in
Newmarket become a reality, and
now we are set to begin similar
improvements to Yonge Street.
The Yonge rapidway project in
Richmond Hill and Newmarket will help
revitalize and reshape this important
corridor with even more attractive,
pedestrian-friendly places for people to
live, work, shop and play.
Most of the work to date has been
underground, investigating utilities and
working with the utility companies to move
their infrastructure to prepare for road
widening. You’ll also notice some of the
businesses along the corridor having their
signs moved back from the road for the
same reason.
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Some trees were removed this year, but
once the construction is complete, new
trees will be planted roadside and in the
medians as part of vivaNext’s landscape
plan, which supports York Region’s
Greening Strategy.
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.
more connected network
As the population grows in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area [GTHA], new plans
are being made to connect key transit lines into a seamless network.
The Yonge North Subway Extension
[YNSE], from Finch Station to the
Richmond Hill/Langstaff Urban
Growth Centre at Highway 7, is the
missing link in terms of transit for
the GTHA. Yonge Street is the central
transportation artery, and has been
for generations.
We know there is a need and that’s
why we’ve been undertaking critical
planning and engineering studies
needed to build the subway. The
Environmental Project Report
and Conceptual Design Study are
complete, and in partnership with
Metrolinx, TTC and City of Toronto,
we completed a Yonge Relief
Network Study [YRNS] to determine
Yonge subway capacity levels.
The YRNS concluded that the
number of already committed/funded
initiatives underway will increase
the capacity of Yonge subway and
divert existing and future riders to
other corridors. This will result in
a substantial increase in capacity
on the Yonge line to accommodate
growth until 2031, and offset the
immediate need for the Downtown
Relief Line until after 2031.
We are looking forward to moving
ahead with a recent Metrolinx
recommendation to complete 15%
preliminary design for the YNSE.
To advance the project even more,
we’ll be working with the new
federal government on their recent
commitment to double infrastructure
investments and transform transit
and transportation systems.**
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We know there is a need
and that’s why we’ve been
undertaking critical planning
and engineering studies
needed to build the subway.
”
Combined with the Toronto-York
Spadina Subway Extension, Regional
Express Rail, additional GO Train
stations at Gormley and Bloomington
and other transit projects, the
YNSE will vastly improve the overall
network for those who live, work and
visit York Region.
** Trudeau Commits to Largest Infrastructure Investment in Canadian History. Liberal Party of Canada. Oakville, 2015.
connecting the things that matter
When complete, Viva vehicles
will have dedicated centre lanes
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At vivaNext, we’re
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people with the places they need
to go, the people they need to see,
the jobs they need to do, and the
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Wherever you need to go, vivaNext
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safely, quickly and comfortably.
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Your Community Liaisons are available to
answer questions related to the project.
Highway 7
Yonge Street
The best way to stay informed about the Yonge Street rapidway
construction activity is to sign up for email notifications
at vivanext.com.
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Sophia Bittar
T: 905-886-6767 ext 71116
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Finch Avenue
Finch
Station
Open Rapidway
2014-2018 Construction
Viva Curbside Station Construction [2017-2018]
2016-2020 Construction
Future Rapid Transit
Proposed Yonge Subway Extension
Proposed Future Viva Service
Terminal
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stop, shop + dine.
As construction begins, we encourage you to continue supporting our
local shops and businesses along Yonge Street. This is the perfect time
of year to shop and dine, so be sure to check out what we have in store.
Businesses are open and stocked with a wide variety of products and
services. Our staff are ready to help you find just what you’re looking for.
After all, we’re your neighbours too – Shop Yonge!
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A Metrolinx vivaNext Project