You probably can guess that I’m very proud to be involved in our vivaNext rapidway construction project underway on Highway 7. I believe – as does everyone who works here – that this project is going to be great for York Region.
We thought people in York Region might find it interesting and reassuring to meet some of the professionals who are part of the vivaNext Highway 7 East rapidway project, and to hear what those individuals personally hope to achieve through their own work. This is the thinking behind our “Pledge” campaign, which you may have seen in posters or video.
The pledge campaign is our commitment to the community – that our design will reflect state-of-the-art technology and transit planning and that it will incorporate detailed urban design elements for beautiful and welcoming streetscapes.
Our construction project will be carefully planned and implemented to minimize disruption as much as possible, and to time the noise and delays for the least inconvenience for commuters, businesses and residents.
We are committed to being careful stewards of the natural environment while we work, to ensure we cause no harm to vegetation, fish or wildlife through the construction project.
And last but not least, we will be transparent and open in providing all the information people need while construction is underway. We will be available to anyone who has a question, comment or concern, through our Community Liaison, Nimisha Raja.
All of us working on vivaNext, whether we’re named in the campaign or not, are personally and professionally proud to be a part of building this state-of-the-art rapid transit system. And we want everyone in York Region to know you have our word on it.
One reply on “Our pledge to you”
Would be so kind and enlighten me concerning your poster where Canadian kids are making pledge with their right hands on their hearts. When we pledge allegiance to our Queen we do not do that. Is this some kind of introduction into Americanism?
DaleA: Hi,
Although in the United States it’s considered a patriotic gesture, placing the hand over the heart is a universal sign of respect, duty, or pledge, not specific to nationality. We hope our billboards will be interpreted in the positive spirit they were created – as a commitment to minimize disruptions to drivers during construction.