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York Region Rapid Transit Corporation

York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC) is advancing rapid transit in York Region through advocacy, planning, design and infrastructure delivery.

Building better connections between communities, jobs and destinations. York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC) is a Municipal Services Corporation, advocating for investments in York Region’s higher-order transit, and planning, designing and delivering rapid transit infrastructure on behalf of York Region, our sole shareholder, to connect the Region’s urban centres, destinations and communities.

10/30/2026

This weekend we turn our clocks back one hour. Looking back a little further reminds us how much communities can change over time. From planning and design to construction and completion, rapid transit projects help shape how people move across York Region.

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1. Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard, Markham (after construction)
2. Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard, Markham (before construction)
3. Highway 7 and Millway Avenue, Vaughan (before and after)
4. Davis Drive and Main Street, Newmarket (before and after)
5. Yonge Street and Eagle Street, Newmarket (before and after)
6. Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive, Richmond Hill (before and after)

10/28/2026

10/21/2026

An exciting milestone for the Yonge North Subway Extension!

The first two tunnel boring machines have arrived, marking a major step forward in bringing faster, more seamless transit connections to York Region.

10/10/2026

🍂 We're grateful for the connections that bring our communities together.

The people we care about, the places that support us, and the moments we share all help make York Region stronger.

As our region continues to grow, investing in rapid transit infrastructure will help create more convenient ways to connect people with the places, services, and opportunities that matter most, today and for the future.

09/08/2026

With dedicated bus lanes, bus rapid transit is designed for efficiency, helping students stay connected to learning, friends, and the places that matter most.

Wishing everyone a smooth ride and a successful school year! 🚍📚

07/22/2026

In 2025, YRRTC made progress on planning bus rapid transit on Jane Street and Highway 7 East, continued to work with project partners on the Yonge North Subway Extension, and pursued funding for more bus rapid transit in York Region.

Find details and financials in our 2025 Annual Report, please visit: https://www.yrrtc.ca/resources

06/16/2026

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) is taking another step toward keeping York moving 🚍

This week, we celebrated the award of a $7.66 million design contract to CIMA Canada Inc. and GHD Limited Joint Venture for preliminary design of Bus Rapid Transit along Highway 7 East in Markham. The planned route will connect Birchmount Road to Markham Stouffville Hospital, to enable new housing, create jobs and reduce gridlock.

Learn more: https://www.yrrtc.ca/news_releases/2026-06-15-YR-Moves-Forward-Major-Investment-BRT-Design

06/12/2026

Jane Street is growing, and so is the need for rapid transit.
As growth continues along one of Vaughan’s busiest corridors, Jane Street is seeing more housing, jobs and travel demand. York Region Rapid Transit Corporation is evaluating Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) options to help reduce congestion and keep people moving.

Your feedback matters!
Join us at an upcoming open house to meet the project team, review plans and share your input.

📍June 15, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
York Region Building, 9060 Jane St.

📍June 23, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
David Braley Vaughan Metropolitan Centre of Community, Main Lobby, 200 Apple Mill Rd.

Can’t attend? Open house materials will be available online starting June 15: www.yrrtc.ca/jane_brt

05/23/2026

It’s York Region’s family fun day! Snag your goodies and learn about rapid transit.

Address

50 High Tech Road
Richmond Hill, ON
L4B4N7

Website

https://www.yrrtc.ca/

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