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.
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.
Toronto-York Spadina subway extension moves forward
Posted Nov 27, 2009, 3:17 pmTORONTO — Construction is now underway on a new link that will connect the future Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) mainline to the existing Wilson Subway Yard and expand yard storage facilities.
York Region launches vivanext.com to keep people informed about rapid transit projects
Posted May 25, 2009, 10:39 amNEWMARKET - Residents throughout The Regional Municipality of York can get a glimpse of the rapid transit system of the future without ever leaving the comfort of their homes. The new vivanext.com interactive website is part of a larger public campaign to build an understanding of vivaNext projects and to provide continuous updates related to its construction.
Environmental process finished for Yonge subway extension
Posted May 4, 2009, 4:10 pmNEWMARKET - A Statement of Completion was filed today with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment regarding the proposed Yonge subway extension, becoming the first project in Ontario to be evaluated using the streamlined, transit-specific environmental assessment process called the Transit Project Assessment Process.
Government of Ontario fuels Viva with $1.4 billion funding
Posted Apr 1, 2009, 5:04 pmNEWMARKET — Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty was joined today by York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch to announce that the Government of Ontario will be providing $1.4 billion over the next five years to fund the expansion of Viva rapid transit. During an event held at the Caldari Operations Centre in Vaughan, Chairman Fisch applauded the Ontario Government for making such a significant funding commitment to public transit in York Region.





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