North Yonge Street Corridor Public Transit Improvements
Project information about this environmental assessment.
Current status
Terms of reference: approved, august 8, 2005
On October 24, 2007, the proponent notified the ministry that they would be proceeding with the transit project under the Transit Chapter of the amended Municipal Engineers Association class environmental assessment.
Project summary
The purpose of the undertaking is to significantly increase public transit use to accommodate future transportation needs.
Proponent
Regional Municipality of York
Location
York Region (Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury)
Type
Transit
Reference number
05062
Contact
Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch
Project history
Terms of reference: approved
Date submitted: April 15, 2005
Expiry of public comment period: May 20, 2005
Decision date: August 8, 2005
Terms of reference
Purpose of the study
York Region’s Official Plan places a strong emphasis on significantly increasing public transit use to accommodate future transportation needs and support the Plan’s vision of sustaining the natural environment, optimizing economic vitality and ensuring healthy communities. The Region’s 2002 Transportation Master Plan reaffirmed the need to achieve a balanced transportation system by proposing implementation of improved public transit such as a rapid transit network.
Study area
The study area includes that area bounded by 19th Avenue to the south, Green Lane to the north, Bathurst Street to the west and Highway 404 to the east in the Towns of Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury.