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February 3, 2003

York Region Rapid Transit Plan Public Consultation on the Yonge Street Corridor Environment Assessment

 


NEWMARKET – As part of the York Region Rapid Transit Plan (YRTP) to create a network of rapid transit across the Regional Municipality of York, studies are underway in two major transit corridors and two connecting links to the City of Toronto.

Residents and business owners are invited and encouraged to attend one of two upcoming Public Consultation Centres to comment on the design of alignment alternatives and station facilities in the Yonge Street Corridor.

Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Friday, February 7, 2003

3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thornhill Community Centre Hillcrest Mall

7755 Bayview Avenue 9350 Yonge Street

Town of Markham Town of Richmond Hill

BACKGROUND:

  • York Region is collaborating with the City of Toronto, which has commenced a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for rapid transit between Steeles Avenue and the Finch Subway station.
  • The Yonge Street Corridor EA Study is examining rapid transit services between Steeles Avenue and 19th Avenue.
  • Other studies include the Highway 7 Corridor, the Markham North-South Link and the Vaughan North-South Link

For additional information on this study, visit the York Region Rapid Transit Plan Web site at www.region.york.on.ca/yrtp

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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