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more rapid transit

investments of $1.7 billion are urgently needed for the Highway 7 East and Jane Street bus rapid transit corridors

Critical Bus Rapid Transit [BRT] extensions on Highway 7 East in Markham and Jane Street in Vaughan will build more homes, create good jobs, provide vital connections, and reduce congestion.

benefits of BRT

Supports new housing options.
One bus equals up to 70 cars.

benefits of BRT

  • creates more jobs, boosts the economy
  • provides equal access to travel options for getting to employment, housing and services
  • supports climate goals
  • reduces traffic congestion
  • spurs sustainable growth in urban centres
623 thousand jobs in 2024. 1 million jobs by 2051.
1.28 residents in 2024. 2.03 million residents by 2051.

benefits of BRT

  • faster travel times than conventional bus transit
  • safe road design to help reduce collisions
  • emergency services can access BRT lanes
  • updated utilities and infrastructure
  • supports active transportation
  • cost-effective infrastructure
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BRT Projects

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Highway 7 East Bus Rapid Transit project

Planning and preliminary engineering are underway for a Bus Rapid Transit [BRT] extension in the Highway 7 East corridor, connecting to past transit investments and key destinations in Markham.

buses and cars in heavy traffic

Jane Street Bus Rapid Transit project

Environmental Assessment and preliminary work start in 2025 for Bus Rapid Transit [BRT] on Jane Street between Highway 7 and Major Mackenzie Drive, supporting new housing, residents and jobs in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.

Find out more about Bus Rapid Transit projects in York Region

section of rapid transit network map.

See our Rapid Transit Network Map.

viva bus driving in a centre BRT lane.

Learn more about the benefits of BRT, and our past projects.

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