Francesco Sorbara
Francesco Sorbara
Member of Parliament for Vaughan—Woodbridge
Bus terminal to be built in Vaughan for York Region Transit
January 11, 2017

VAUGHAN, January 11, 2017 – Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Steven Del Duca Ontario Minister of Transportation and MPP for Vaughan; Wayne Emmerson, Chairman and CEO of York Region, and the Honourable Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor of the City of Vaughan, marked the start of construction of a new inter-regional transit terminal in the City of Vaughan.

The new inter-regional terminal will have nine bus bays, and a customer and pedestrian connection to Viva Bus Rapid Transit a short walk away on Highway 7, and to the TTC subway through an underground pathway.

The terminal will be located off Millway Avenue north of Highway 7, serving as a transit hub, connecting customers to destinations in York Region and neighbouring regions. Construction is underway, with the opening of the bus terminal for service expected by the end of 2017.

“The Government of Canada enjoys a solid partnership with all orders of government in support of infrastructure projects that help the middle class grow and prosper,” said MP Sorbara. “The enhanced connectivity to public transit provided by this new bus terminal will allow more of our neighbours and friends to be active participants in our community, both socially and economically – making the City of Vaughan and York Region a better place to live, learn and work.”

“This is great news for commuters in York Region,” said Minister Del Duca. “The significant investments Ontario is making in public transit in York Region are providing faster and more efficient travel options for commuters needing to get to school, work and their appointments quickly.”

“Major infrastructure projects like this new transit terminal would not be possible without the participation of all levels of government. It requires determination, a substantial financial commitment and a common vision,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. “We all know that by coming together and taking this approach we will help improve the environment, increase our productivity and enhance our excellent quality of life here in York Region.”

"The new bus terminal is an important part of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre transportation hub -- the final stop for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension," said Toronto City Councillor Josh Colle (Ward 15 Eglinton-Lawrence) and TTC Chair. "This inter-regional transit connection will benefit thousands of commuters, residents, and businesses from Toronto, York Region and beyond."

The total cost for the new inter-regional terminal is approximately $32.1 million, of which, $18.1 million is being funded through the Toronto-York-Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) project, $13.5 million from The Regional Municipality of York, and $0.5 million from SmartREIT for a pedestrian tunnel connection to the bus terminal.

The costs for the entire TYSSE project are funded in partnership with the Government of Canada committing up to $697 million, the Province of Ontario contributing $870 million through the Move Ontario Trust, the City of Toronto contributing $907 million, and The Regional Municipality of York contributing $606 million.

The SmartCentres Place Bus Terminal – Vaughan Metropolitan Centre project is part of a rapid transit capital program being delivered in York Region, which includes bus rapid transit, subways, facilities and terminals and new vehicles to serve those travelling throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC) is responsible for the planning, design and construction of the full vivaNext rapid transit network and related infrastructure to deliver on the transit priorities set out in the York Region Transportation Master Plan. YRRTC is a wholly-owned subsidiary and share capital corporation of The Regional Municipality of York. The vivaNext rapid transit network is a key component of the vision outlined by Ontario’s Places to Grow Act, which aims to manage growth in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly way that enriches communities. For more information, please visit www.vivanext.com.

Community Reaction to Announcement:
It has been over three years that I have been commuting Downtown from Vaughan-Woodbridge for work. There have been times where I was stuck in traffic for hours before I could make it home for dinner with my family. The new inter-regional terminal helps me gain faster access to the TTC subway, and now I know that I can be home in time to have dinner with my wife and kids.
Yousof Sayed - Works Downtown

The start of the SmartREIT Terminal and subway extension construction in Vaughan is great news for me as a student because now I know that I will be able to make it to my classes on time. Many of my friends who live in the Vaughan-Woodbridge area have made comments on the traffic congestion when they drive or take the bus to York U. This is a great investment for current and future students in Vaughan-Woodbridge, and we are excited for the completion of the terminal.
Giuseppe Grossi - York University Student

I am excited for the construction of the new terminal in Vaughan, it will not only serve as a transit hub for daily commuters like myself, but it will also serve to help make Vaughan-Woodbridge a more eco-friendly community. With greater incentive to use public transit thanks to this new investment, there will be less cars on the road. The SmartREIT terminal will help members of our community connect to destinations in York Region and neighbouring regions, but with the environment in mind.
Harjot Dhaliwal - Citizen with an Environmental Concern, looking forward to a greener Vaughan

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