Metrolinx is enhancing Mimico GO Station, as part of the GO Expansion Program.

Starting Friday, January 1, 2021, GO Transit is closing the 70 leased parking spaces in the north lot, because the lease is on a development site and the developer is interested in moving forward with its plans to build on the site in the future. The rest of the parking lot is still open with 70 reserved and 64 non-reserved spaces available.

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Metrolinx and GO are designing a new Mimico GO Station to make it more accessible and convenient.

When they’ve completed the project, the station will feature:

• Two new tunnels with elevator access to the platform;
• New heated shelters, canopies and snow melting systems on the platforms;
• Two new passenger drop-off and pick-up areas (or “kiss and rides”) at the north and south side of the station;
• Bicycle/pedestrian paths and new bicycle shelters; and
• New access to the station from the south side.

Mimico GO Station has been open since the 1960’s. Image, Metrolinx

In April 2018, Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario issued a request for proposals to find the right team to design, build and finance this project. That process is expected to take until spring 2021, with construction to begin “about six months later”, meaning as late as December 31, 2021. Construction continues for three years, meaning as late as until December 31, 2024.

Metrolinx is currently negotiating with Vandyk Group of Companies, a real estate developer who owns land next to Mimico GO Station, to create a mixed-use transit-oriented community.

As part of its development, Vandyk would construct and integrate a new main station building, covered parking to replace current surface parking spots, and a cycling and pedestrian path in front of the station. Metrolinx will deliver the other station improvements, making the station fully accessible and barrier-free.

An artist’s rendering of what the future Mimico GO Station could look like once the improvements are complete. Image, Metrolinx

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Lakeshore West line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).