Media Releases Archive
Highway 7 intersections take on new format
Posted Dec 19, 2011, 4:29 pmIntersections along Highway 7 East in Richmond Hill and Markham will start changing tonight as the roadway is being widened to facilitate the York Region Bus Rapid Transit (vivaNext rapidways) project.
Project Information Offices Opening in York Region
Posted Aug 31, 2011, 2:00 pmTwo new information offices in Markham and Newmarket will help residents stay informed about progress on the York Region Bus Rapid Transit (vivaNext rapidways) project.
Tunnel boring for Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension begins
Posted Jun 17, 2011, 1:00 pmThis occasion marks the beginning of a vital connection to Vaughan, establishing the first of two north-south subway lines, connecting to the overall transit network in southern Ontario. Extending subway lines north will help reduce congestion and travel times, and will benefit those living, working and commuting around the Greater Toronto Area region.
Public transit ridership way up in York Region
Posted Jun 14, 2011, 10:00 amYork Region reports that Viva ridership has increased 26 per cent since launched in September 2005. From January to April 2011, overall ridership for both York Region Transit (YRT) and York Viva Bus Rapid Transit services increased 10.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2010. If this trend continues, YRT/Viva will surpass 21 million riders in 2011.
First Viva BRT station now open in York Region
Posted Mar 7, 2011, 5:00 pmTogether with Metrolinx, The Regional Municipality of York is making progress on improving rapid transit with the opening of its first bus rapid transit (BRT) station (vivastation). Warden Station, located at Warden Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard in Markham, is the first of 11 new vivastations to be built along Highway 7.
Metrolinx and York Region deliver $250 million in rapid transit expansion
Posted Jan 24, 2011, 1:30 pmMetrolinx and The Regional Municipality of York announced today the award of nearly $250 million for two design/build contracts for early construction work on York Viva Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) dedicated rapidway lanes, part of York Region’s vivaNext rapid transit plan. The first contract is for work along Davis Drive in the Town of Newmarket, extending 2.6 kilometres from Yonge Street to Roxborough Road. The second contract is for the design and construction of a 7-kilometre rapidway along Highway 7 from Yonge Street to Warden Avenue at Enterprise Boulevard in Markham.
Government partnership celebrates unveiling of new Viva bus rapid transit vehicles for York Region
Posted Nov 10, 2010, 1:30 pmNew vehicles for York Region’s Viva bus rapid transit (BRT) were unveiled today on a segment of newly constructed rapidway along Enterprise Drive in Markham, Ontario. Lois Brown, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora, along with Michael Chan, Member of Provincial Parliament for Markham-Unionville, York Region chairman and CEO Bill Fisch, and Metrolinx president and CEO Bruce McCuaig participated in the event. The existing Viva service connects Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora and Newmarket, and also links to neighbouring regions of Toronto, Peel and Durham.
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.
YRTViva 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.
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.
Ontario Budget provides good news for public transit
Posted Mar 26, 2009, 6:29 pmNEWMARKET - The Ontario Budget released today at Queen's Park commits more than $3 billion over the next two years for public transit initiatives across the Province.
The Regional Municipality of York applauds the Ontario Government for making such a significant funding commitment to public transit.
Planning for the future of Newmarket
Posted Mar 16, 2009, 10:13 amIf there's one constant in life it's change. The world is forever evolving; individuals, families, technology and yes, municipalities like the Town of Newmarket. Over a period of six years more than 10,000 new people are calling Newmarket 'home.'
Environmental Project Review completed
Posted Feb 4, 2009, 9:42 pmEnvironmental Project Review completed for Yonge subway extension into York Region
NEWMARKET — The Regional Municipality of York, in partnership with the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), have completed an Environmental Project Review of the Yonge subway extension from Finch Station in the City of Toronto to Richmond Hill Centre in the Town of Richmond Hill.
Public Embraced VivaNext in 2008
Posted Jan 16, 2009, 12:11 pmBy Mary-Frances Turner, V.P. York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
They came by the hundreds to see the rapid transit system of the future. People of all ages, from communities across Toronto and York Region, attended a series of public meetings and workshops throughout 2008.
Construction underway to support future Viva rapidway
Posted Nov 28, 2008, 12:11 pmConstruction underway to support future Viva rapidway along Enterprise Boulevard in Town of Markham
NEWMARKET — The shovels are in the ground marking the early stages of vivaNext, the plan that will deliver the next generation of rapid transit to York Region and save people time.
Region Applauds Transit Funding
Posted Jun 18, 2007, 1:30 pmYork Region to benefit from Yonge Street subway extension and Viva expansion projects
NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York will benefit from an announcement today by Premier Dalton McGuinty and the Government of Ontario to pledge $17.
Viva Rapid Transit receives the Peter J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award
Posted Aug 23, 2006, 1:54 pmNEWMARKET - Viva Rapid Transit has received the Peter J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for combining sound planning with new technology to manage future growth and promote better traffic flow.
Viva named most innovative transit system in North America
Posted May 25, 2006, 1:28 pmNEWMARKET - Viva Rapid Transit has been named the most innovative transit organization in North America by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for its pioneering public-private partnership and its agility in getting from vision to reality quickly.
Viva Rapid Transit awarded Environment Impact Award
Posted May 2, 2006, 1:37 pmNEWMARKET - Viva Rapid Transit has received the Canadian Project Excellence Awards (CPEX) 2006 Environmental Impact Award, as Viva is recognized not just for getting people to their destinations faster but also improving our environment and our quality of life.
Viva Web site reaches finals for national award
Posted Apr 26, 2006, 1:58 pmNEWMARKET - The Viva Web site is in the running for a Canadian New Media Award. It is one of three finalists in the category, "Excellence in Culture, Lifestyle and Arts".
York Region Viva rapid transit fleet expanding
Posted Feb 16, 2006, 2:03 pmNEWMARKET - The fleet of Viva rapid transit vehicles is expanding to keep pace with the steady growth in ridership. Today, York Regional Council approved the purchase of five additional Viva 60-foot articulated vehicles from the award winning Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool.
Viva Rapid Transit passengers can now think “Pink”
Posted Jan 2, 2006, 1:51 pmNEWMARKET - The first workday of 2006 marks the opening of the fourth stage of the Viva Rapid Transit service. The Pink Line began operating today, providing a new week-day peak period service along Yonge Street and Highway 7 from Finch Station to Unionville Station. It will run from 5:45 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.
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