Announcement on next phase of Bus Rapid Transit expansion in the City of Markham

Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York, the City of Markham and York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC) will hold a media availability as they announce the next phase of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the City of Markham.

Date:

Monday, June 15, 2026

Time:

Remarks at 10 a.m.
Media availability and photo opportunity will follow

Location:

CF Markville (Markville Mall)
5000 Highway 7 East, City of Markham, Southeast parking lot  

Speakers:

Eric Jolliffe, Chairman and CEO, The Regional Municipality of York
Frank Scarpitti, Chair, York Region Rapid Transit Board and Mayor, City of Markham

The event will be held outdoors. No personal protective equipment is required.

York Region Rapid Transit Corporation plans, designs and delivers rapid transit infrastructure on behalf of York Region to connect York Region’s urban centres, destinations and communities. Learn more at yrrtc.ca

The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to more than 1.3 million residents and over 58,000 businesses with 624,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/RegionalServices

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Media Contacts:

Sarah Harris, Project Manager, Communications, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
Phone: 289-716-3895, @email

Stephanie Crowley, Corporate Communications, The Regional Municipality of York
Phone: 289-763-2598 Email: @email