MARKHAM, May 2, 2022 — Today the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and Member of Parliament for Markham-Stouffville, Paul Calandra, Member of Provincial Parliament for Markham-Stouffville, and Frank Scarpitti, Chair of the Board of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and Mayor of the City of Markham, joined together at the Cornell Bus Terminal, as this new transit hub in the City of Markham nears completion.
The Cornell Bus Terminal’s attractive modern design provides weather protected and heated waiting areas, welcoming pedestrian plazas under beautiful wooden trellises, space for future retail, large planters, bike racks and a passenger pick-up and drop-off area. Strategically located in the heart of Cornell Centre near Highway 7 and Ninth Line, the 11-bus bay terminal connects York Region Transit, Durham Transit, and GO Transit and is a short walk from the Markham Stouffville Hospital and the Cornell Community Centre and Library, serving those who live and work in York Region and neighbouring regions.
Public transit helps Canadians get where they need to go, whether it be to go to work, see friends and family, or access services,
said the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities. As the York Region and the Greater Toronto Area continue to grow, the Cornell Bus Terminal will fulfill an important role as a central hub that helps commuters with affordable and efficient means to get around the region.
Transport Canada has been involved with York Region’s VIVA Bus Rapid Transit project since it began in 2011,
said the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport. I am happy to congratulate York Region on the completion of the Cornell Bus Terminal—a terminal that will connect York Region Transit, Durham Transit, and GO Transit to serve those who live and work in the GTA.
Our government understands the importance of investing in transit infrastructure that will help Ontarians get where they need to go,
said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. Along with the immediate benefits this transit hub will bring to residents, once complete, the future Yonge North Subway Extension – one of Premier Ford’s priority transit projects – will provide more high quality transit connections for the residents across York Region.
Supporting transportation and other critical infrastructure projects remains a key priority of York Regional Council,
said Wayne Emmerson, Chairman and CEO of The Regional Municipality of York. The new Cornell Bus Terminal connects transit services across York Region’s key urban centres by providing efficient, safe and accessible travel options. This new transit hub will also improve the transit network and support our growing communities and get people and businesses moving throughout York Region and beyond.
This new terminal strengthens transit connections and is a great addition to the community hub which includes the Markham Stouffville Hospital and Cornell Community Centre. The new terminal provides convenient connections to numerous transit routes including the 34-kilometre bus rapid transit network and the future Yonge North Subway Extension,
said Frank Scarpitti, Chair of the Board of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and Mayor of the City of Markham. We must continue the partnership with senior levels of governments on these important transit investments and complete the regional rapid transit network as our communities continue to grow for the next 30 years.
Cornell Bus Terminal’s total project cost is $50.8 million; with the Government of Canada contributing $10.4 million, the Province of Ontario providing $18.6 million and The Regional Municipality of York contributing $21.8 million. The remaining finishing work to the terminal will be completed prior to the terminal opening for service this summer, which coincides with a change in YRT bus routes and the completion of bus driver training.
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary and share capital corporation of The Regional Municipality of York and is responsible for the planning, design and construction of York Region’s rapid transit network and related infrastructure. For more information, please visit www.vivanext.com.
The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to 1.2 million residents and 54,000 businesses with 650,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices.
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