{"id":4440,"date":"2016-01-13T14:41:55","date_gmt":"2016-01-13T19:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vivanext.com\/blog\/?p=4440"},"modified":"2016-01-13T14:57:45","modified_gmt":"2016-01-13T19:57:45","slug":"yonge-street-the-route-to-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yrrtc.ca\/blog\/2016\/01\/13\/yonge-street-the-route-to-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Yonge Street >> the route to change"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Yonge<\/a><\/p>\n

Yonge Street has a long and storied past as a hub for shopping, entertainment and culture along its full length. There are many examples of change and transition as you follow its route from the shores of Lake Ontario all the way north to York Region.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll start to see another transformation this year in Richmond Hill and Newmarket as we begin work on a rapidway \u2013 dedicated lanes for Viva \u2013 along key segments of Yonge Street.<\/p>\n

But how did we arrive at this plan? How does it fit in with the existing network?<\/p>\n

There are many layers of planning that have helped develop our approach to meeting the transit needs of York Region and ensuring we\u2019re ready for the increasing demand that comes with population growth.<\/p>\n

It all stems from The Big Move<\/a>, a plan by Metrolinx [a provincial agency] that outlines a vision for a connected transportation network in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area [GTHA], one of the largest and fastest-growing urban regions in North America.<\/p>\n

Following Metrolinx\u2019s plans, York Region\u2019s Transportation Master Plan<\/a> lays out the blueprint for addressing transportation and mobility needs of those living and working in York Region over the next 25 years. It plans for region-wide infrastructure that is welcoming to everyone, including drivers, transit customers, cyclists and pedestrians.<\/p>\n

Out of that blueprint comes York Region’s Centres and Corridors Program<\/a>. This plan identifies the key urban centres and corridors in York Region<\/a> where new growth and development will be focused. These key urban centres are located in Richmond Hill<\/a>, Vaughan<\/a>, Markham<\/a>, and Newmarket<\/a> \u2013 and each of these municipalities have a need for managed growth and a connected transportation network for the future.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where vivaNext comes in. We\u2019re where the rubber hits the road, connecting urban centres along key corridors with fast, efficient rapid transit. We\u2019ve done all the ground work, completing the comprehensive environmental assessments<\/a>, reaching out to the community<\/a> for input on the design, coordinating<\/a> with the utility companies to adjust their infrastructure, and awarding<\/a> the contract to get the job done.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve already opened 8.6 km of rapidways on Highway 7 and Davis Drive, and we\u2019re looking forward to the future transformation of Yonge Street.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the Yonge Street rapidway and the construction activities ahead, visit our project page<\/a> and subscribe<\/a> for email updates.<\/p>\n

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