Yonge North Subway Extension moves another step forward

March 19, 2021

Yonge North Subway Extension moves another step forward

Yesterday, Metrolinx released the Yonge North Subway Extension Initial Business Case, moving the project forward to the next stage of preliminary engineering and design. This is another big milestone for the Province, York Region, the cities of Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan bringing us another step closer to getting shovels in the ground for this critical project! Read more about this in statements from the Chair of York Region and the Chair of the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation.

The Initial Business Case for the Yonge North Subway Extension includes a review of technical and costing alternatives for three alignment options, various tunnel types and different station combinations for the subway. It includes a proposed new alignment, which Metrolinx is recommending to move forward in the design process, based on key transit benefits, the most number of stations, within the $5.6 billion budget. The target completion date is 2029-30.

YNSE: Economy, Sustainability, Community

benefits of the Yonge North Subway Extension

The YNSE project will create new jobs, 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, which includes 5,000 new jobs delivered 10 years after construction
  • 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
  • Invigorating housing for 88,000 new residents by unlocking planned development in the Richmond Hill/ Langstaff Growth Centre and along the corridor

next steps

It is critical to receive a full 40% funding commitment from the federal government to get this important project built.

Investment in shovel-ready infrastructure is an essential part of any fiscal stimulus plan that puts people to work and creates assets that will help boost Canada's long-term economic growth for years to come. York Region and YRRTC will continue working with all levels of government to help move this critical project forward.

for more information

For more information about the Initial Business Case and the Supplementary Analysis, 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, including our fact sheet, brochure and video, and to stay informed on our updates, please visit YongeSubwayExt.com.