Media Releases
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When something newsworthy happens here at vivaNext, we make sure the word gets out by issuing a media release about it.
Simply click on the headline you are interested in below to read more.
VivaNext advances in Newmarket – launches retrieval project with Habitat for Humanity York Region
Posted Jun 8, 2010, 10:50 amHabitat for Humanity York Region joined officials today from Metrolinx, The Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Newmarket to recover materials from 21 buildings slated for demolition along Davis Drive in preparation for improvements along this busy corridor – including Viva rapid transit lanes (rapidways). This effort will help to ensure that at least 85 per cent of the building materials are recycled or reused and diverted from landfill.
Construction Resumes on Viva Rapid Transit Lanes
Posted Jun 2, 2010, 4:35 pmMetrolinx and York Region today announced the continuation of construction of the Viva rapid transit lanes (rapidways) along Enterprise Drive in Markham, since work stopped for the winter season. The construction of the rapidways, which began in October 2009, is expected to be completed by November 2010, bringing commuters one step closer to quicker and more convenient public transportation.
Metrolinx proposes new funding schedule
Posted May 19, 2010, 6:04 pmMetrolinx today presented a new funding schedule to their Board of Directors for The Regional Municipality of York vivaNext projects originally funded in April 2009.
Under the proposed new schedule, York Region will receive $790 million from Metrolinx for projects to be constructed over the next five years, and $965 million for projects to be constructed between 2016 and 2020.
YRT\Viva ridership soars in 2010
Posted May 6, 2010, 6:04 pmThe Regional Municipality of York is witnessing impressive gains in 2010 York Region Transit (YRT)Viva ridership. Year-over-year growth from 2009 to 2010 shows an average gain of 7.5 per cent from January to March.
Viva Rapid Transit Construction Underway
Posted Dec 14, 2009, 12:04 pmConstruction is underway on 37 kilometres of dedicated bus lanes in York Region that will provide faster, more reliable service to commuters.
It is estimated that 11,000 jobs will be created with the construction of this $1.4-billion York Viva Rapidway, funded by the province.
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