rapidway training begins November 2

October 30, 2015

Please read on for details of upcoming activity on Davis Drive for the month of November.

rapidway training

As we get closer to opening the rapidway on Davis Drive, bus drivers, winter maintenance crews, and emergency response personnel will begin training on the rapidway. Expect to see Viva buses, snow plows, ambulances and fire trucks on Davis Drive during the month of November as they familiarize themselves with systems, signals and traffic movements.

work dates: November 2015*
work hours: 5am-7pm*

  • Training begins November 2 on the rapidway between Yonge Street and Roxborough Road, and in mixed traffic to the Highway 404 park and ride facility.
  • Drivers should be aware that the red “BUS ONLY” centre lanes are intended for authorized vehicles only.
  • There is a new transit traffic signal added for Viva buses on the rapidway. Be sure to wait for the green light for vehicles before proceeding through the intersection.
  • Vivastations are not yet in service. For your safety, please do not enter the vivastation platforms.
  • Pedestrians should remain alert when crossing intersections, as drivers and Viva vehicles adjust to the new lane configuration on Davis.

weekend work on Davis

Crews will be out this weekend along the corridor, working on sidewalks, crosswalks, vivastations and street lighting. There will be temporary lane and sidewalk closures in sections of Davis to accommodate the work. Please use extra caution in the construction zone.

As we are in the final stages before opening the rapidway, planned activities may change or other work may be added to take full advantage of favourable weather or available crews so the work can be completed as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you have questions about the rapidway project, please contact your Community Liaison.

Kristina Bergeron

Community Liaison Specialist
Telephone: 905.886.6767 Ext.71051
Cell: 905.505.1347
Email: kristina.bergeron@york.ca

* Please note: As with other road construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather. We’ll provide advance notice whenever possible.