February 17, 2022

On February 10, Metrolinx released the Environmental Project Report [EPR] addendum for the Yonge North Subway Extension [YNSE] - an eight-kilometre, four-stop extension of Line 1 from Finch Station in Toronto to the Richmond Hill/Langstaff Urban Growth Centre in York Region. This marks an important milestone in the evolution of design work that will move the YNSE closer to final design and construction.

What is an Environmental Project Report [EPR]?

The EPR provides a description of local environmental conditions, potential impacts, proposed mitigation/monitoring measures, a record of consultation, and a description of future permits and approvals that may be required. To read the results of a specific environmental study and to leave comments related to that study, please choose one of the topics available here and fill out the feedback form at the bottom of the page. To review the full report and to leave general comments, please visit the full report page and fill out the feedback form at the bottom of the page.

Get involved - deadline is March 14

You are invited to review the EPR and provide input before March 14, 2022.

Metrolinx is also hosting a series of virtual open houses in February and March - for more information on the following events and consultation opportunities, please register through Metrolinx Engage.

Date	Virtual Open House Topic
February 17, 2022	EPR Addendum Overview
February 23, 2022	Tunneled Route (topics include: noise and vibration, air quality, communities [socio-economic and land use], archaeology and heritage properties, soil and groundwater)
March 2, 2022	At-Grade Route [topics include natural environment, cultural landscapes, traffic and transportation]
March 10, 2022	Engagement Overview

Next Steps

An updated report will be published to reflect the feedback collected from the review period.

YNSE Benefits

As York Region Council's number one transportation priority, the YNSE project will build a stronger economy, shape communities and support a sustainable future by:

• Creating 57,000 new jobs delivered through the YNSE construction providing new opportunities for apprentices and businesses

• Saving over 13 tonnes of greenhouse gas [GHG] per workday by reducing 3,300 bus trips per day required to service this segment of Yonge Street in 2031

• Generating over $7.8 billion in gross domestic product

For more information

For more information about project updates, public consultation opportunities, as well as news about design and construction of the YNSE, and more, please visit Metrolinx.

For more information on the Yonge North Subway Extension project on York Region's advocacy page and to stay informed on our updates, please visit YongeSubwayExt.com.