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April 22, 2022 | Request for proposals issued for Finch Station early works
The Yonge North Subway Extension reaches an important milestone as a shortlist of bidders is invited to submit their proposals for how they’ll make early upgrades at Finch Station to accommodate the extension.
Metrolinx released the updated Environmental Project Report addendum after seeking and addressing public feedback on the draft report posted in February 2022. The report includes public comments received throughout the comment period.
February 10, 2022 | Release of updated environmental studies
Metrolinx has released the Environmental Project Report (EPR) addendum. The report brings the existing environmental studies for the Yonge North Subway Extension up to date based on the latest plans for the extension, including the updated route, stations and train storage facility. You can review the report and provide feedback before March 14, 2022.
The proposed Yonge North Subway Extension will transform the commute in York Region, North York and beyond by extending the TTC’s Line 1 service north from Finch Station to Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill.
Key Facts
Proposed stations
5*
Proposed connections to other transit options
up to 7 km
Richmond Hill GO train service
Highway 407 GO bus service
York Region Viva Highway 7 bus rapid transit
York Region Viva Yonge Street bus rapid transit
Future Highway 407 Transitway service
Future TTC Steeles Avenue rapid transit service
Local York Region and TTC bus service
Route length
~ 8 km
Ridership
More than 94,100 daily boardings
Improved access to transit
More than 26,000 more people living within walking distance to a station
Improved access to jobs
More than 22,900 employees within walking distance to a station
Morning rush hour reductions in traffic congestion
More than 7,700 km in vehicle kilometres traveled
Yearly reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
More than 4,800 tonnes
** *The number of stations included in the final project is subject to change based on further analysis and exploration.