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Open houses, April 5, 8, 10, 12



We all know that the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton are growing rapidly, but that our transportation network is limiting that growth. Many people use transit to access downtown Toronto and other employment areas; however, supply has not kept up with demand. In particular, the the Yonge branch of the TTC’s 1 Yonge - University - Spadina subway line, which serves both local and regional trips, is overcrowded today and, even with proposals to improve the line and its service, it’s still likely to be overcrowded in the future.

Metrolinx, the TTC, the City of Toronto and York Region are working together to address crowding on the line.

Metrolinx says that “Transit crowding along the Yonge corridor is a regional problem that needs a regional solution. It’s about new and integrated ways to improve people’s mobility not just new transit lines. This important work can’t be done in isolation. We believe we can get further, faster by working together — and that’s just what we’re doing.”

The Regional Relief Strategy builds upon the work in The Big Move — the Metrolinx regional transportation plan — with a series of studies and ongoing work by Metrolinx and its partners.

They know that big decisions lie ahead for all four partners in the study, so they’re asking for your ideas and input. Since any solution will need stable, long-term support, they’re asking you to get involved and stay involved.

That’s why public and stakeholder consultation is integral to this process and will take place at key milestones throughout the study. The first round of consultation is in the first two weeks of April.

Open houses take place:


Two municipal governments and two transit agencies are studying the issue. Together, they’ve set up a joint website, www.regionalrelief.ca to co-ordinate information about the studies and proposals.


The City of Toronto, with support from the TTC, has started the first phase of a Relief Line Assessment Study. City staff will refine the study approach after hearing from members of the public and report to City Council about what they heard from you. Staff will assess routes and station options after the Council meeting. You can learn more about the City / TTC study here.


You can learn more about the Metrolinx Yonge Relief Network Study here.


York Region is examining plans to extend the 1 Yonge - University - Spadina subway further north into Richmond Hill. You can learn more about its plans here.


Saturday, April 5

From 9 a.m until 1 p.m.
Presentation at 10 a.m.
Sheraton Centre
Dominion Ballroom
123 Queen Street West

Getting there by public transit:

  • TTC subway operating along the 1 Yonge - University - Spadina to Queen Station. Cross to the south side of Queen Street West and walk west one and a half blocks.
  • TTC subway operating along the 1 Yonge - University - Spadina to Osgoode Station. Cross to the south side of Queen Street West and walk east one and a half blocks.
  • Eastbound TTC streetcars operating along the 501 Queen route to York Street. Cross York Street to the Sheraton Centre.
  • Westbound TTC streetcars operating along the 501 Queen route to Bay Street. Cross Bay Street and Queen Street West to the southwest corner. Walk west a half block.
  • Southbound TTC buses operating along the 6 Bay route to Queen Street West. Cross Queen Street West to the southwest corner. Walk west a half block.
  • Northbound TTC buses operating along the 6 Bay route to Queen Street West. Cross Bay Street to the southwest corner. Walk west a half block.

Tuesday, April 8

From 6 until 9:30 p.m.
Presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church,
10066 Yonge Street
This event will

Getting there by public transit

  • Northbound GO Transit buses operating along the 61 Richmond Hill / Toronto route to Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive. Cross Yonge Street at the signal. Walk north along Yonge Street half-block to the second church.
  • Southbound buses operating along the Viva blue route to Major Mackenzie vivastation. Cross Major Mackenzie Drive at the signal. Walk north along Yonge Street half-block to the second church.
  • Northbound buses operating along the Viva blue route to Major Mackenzie viva station. Cross Yonge Street at the signal. Walk north along Yonge Street half-block to the second church.
  • Southbound York Region Transit buses operating along the 99 Yonge route to Yonge Street south of Arnold Crescent. Walk south to the first church.
  • Northbound YRT buses operating along the 99 Yonge route to Yonge Street and Lorne Avenue. Cross Yonge Street at the signal. Walk south to the first church.
  • Eastbound buses operating along the 4 and 25 Major Mackenzie routes to Yonge Street. Cross Major Mackenzie Drive at the signal. Walk north along Yonge Street half-block to the second church.
  • Westbound buses operating along the 4 and 25 Major Mackenzie routes to Yonge Street. Cross Yonge Street at the signal. Walk north along Yonge Street half-block to the second church.
  • YRT’s 589 / 590 Richmond Hill community buses to the McConaughey Centre, just north of the church (only until 5:15 p.m.)

Thursday, April 10

From 5:30 until 9:30 p.m.
Presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Riverdale Collegiate Institute,
1094 Gerrard Street East
(Note limited parking available)

Getting there by public transit:

  • Southbound TTC buses operating along the 83 Jones route from Donlands Station. Exit the bus at Gerrard Street East and cross Jones Avenue to the school.
  • Northbound TTC buses operating along the 83 Jones route to just north of Gerrard Street East beside the school.
  • Westbound TTC streetcars operating along the 506 Carlton route from Main Street Station to Jones Avenue, beside the school.
  • Eastbound TTC cars operating along the 506 Carlton route from Queen’s Park and College Stations to Jones Avenue. Cross to the northeast corner.

Saturday, April 12

From 9 a.m. until noon
Presentation at 9:30 a.m.
Holy Name Parish
71 Gough Avenue

Getting there by public transit:

  • TTC subway trains operating along the 2 Bloor - Danforth line or buses operating along the 25 Don Mills, 72 Pape or 81 Thorncliffe Park routes to Pape Station. Cross Pape Avenue at the signal with Danforth Avenue and walk one block west to Gough Avenue.





























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