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April 16, 2002
Fast Facts

The need for transit

 
  • Over 25 per cent of roads in York Region are at or near capacity during rush hour.
  • Only 8 per cent of all rush-hour trips in York Region are by transit.
  • For every 100 commutes from York Region to Toronto, there are 80 commutes from Toronto to York Region.
  • The York Rapid Transit Plan (YRTP) could eliminate up to 1 million car trips in only two years.
  • By 2021 there will be a 30 per-cent increase in automobile travel and double the number of trucks in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
  • Delays due to gridlock add a 30 per cent surcharge to the cost of moving goods, draining billions of dollars annually.
  • Transit funding in Canada has declined by 18% over five years.
  • For every $10 million invested in transit, over $15 million is saved in transportation costs to highway and transit users.
  • For every $10 million invested in transit operations, there is a $30-million increase in sales.
  • Car costs are 10 cents/km per passenger compared to less than 2 cents for transit.
  • Cities that prioritize freeways spend 12 per cent to 16 per cent of gross regional product on transportation, compared to 4 per cent to 8 per cent spent by cities that prioritize transit and more compact development.
The Regional Municipality of York is committed to providing cost-effective, quality services that respond to the needs of our rapidly growing communities.  York Region is comprised of the following nine area municipalities:  Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Whitchurch-Stouffville.  For more information, visit our Web site at:  www.region.york.on.ca

Contact: Patrick Casey, Senior Media Relations Specialist, York Region

 
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