more rapid transit

investments of $1.7 billion are needed for the Highway 7 East and Jane Street Bus Rapid Transit corridors

Federal and provincial investments are needed for critical Bus Rapid Transit [BRT] projects in York Region. More BRT will lead to the construction of more new homes and jobs, increased economic prosperity and more connected communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

benefits of BRT

creates more jobs, boosts the economy
provides equal access to traveling to employment and services
reduces traffic congestion by giving drivers a transit option
spurs sustainable growth in urban centres
travels faster than conventional bus transit
cost-effective infrastructure

BRT projects

Highway 7 East

Kennedy Road to Cornell Bus Terminal and through Markham Centre in the City of Markham

Connecting York University’s Markham campus, GO Transit, Markville Mall, cycling facilities, multi-use paths and Cornell Bus Terminal.

View map of major destinations on Highway 7

Learn about the Highway 7 East project

POPULATION & EMPLOYMENT

Active Development Applications: 34,000+ units
2051: 122,000+ people & 30,000+ jobs

Jane Street

Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan

Connecting to subway and major destinations, including Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, Canada’s Wonderland and Vaughan Mills Mall.

View map of major destinations on Jane Steet

Learn about the Jane St. project

POPULATION & EMPLOYMENT

Active Development Applications: 58,000+ units
2051: 151,000+ people & 23,000+ jobs

York Region is ready to get the next shovels in the ground

Ceremonial groundbreaking shovel in the ground.

Help keep York Region growing and moving. If you support investments in Bus Rapid Transit, let your federal MP or provincial MPP know.

Environmental Assessments and Preliminary Design and Engineering are underway to ensure York Region’s BRT projects along Jane Street and Highway 7 East are shovel-ready for construction funding.