RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council approved a resolution to formally request federal funding for the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Earlier this month, the federal government announced $14.9 billion for public transit projects over the next eight years, which includes a $3 billion per year investment in public transit in Canadian communities beginning in 2026-27. Richmond Hill Council is calling on the federal government to commit immediately to broad and substantial funding for the Yonge North Subway Extension to help the local, provincial and federal economies emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the provincial government and York Region have already agreed to fund their portion of this critical infrastructure project.

The Yonge North Subway Extension is a priority transit project that will not only benefit Richmond Hill and the surrounding communities, but also strengthen connections and opportunities throughout the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area. A keystone for the city’s future, the subway will support a growing population, job creation and economic opportunities, while also helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

One of Richmond Hill Council’s key strategic priorities is improving ease of movement around the city, including by promoting Richmond Hill’s multiple transportation interconnections and being well positioned for the Yonge North Subway Extension. In anticipation of the arrival of the subway, Richmond Hill is also developing plans for the Richmond Hill Centre area – a future community of choice for residents, visitors and businesses, where all forms of transportation come together. Richmond Hill Centre will be a vibrant and healthy community, defined by pedestrian-oriented, well-connected streets, parks and gathering places.

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“As past Chair of the Richmond Hill Centre Project I always viewed the Yonge North Subway extension as the most significant and exciting development for the future of Richmond Hill. This subway extension, serving Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill Centre, will be a game changer for Richmond Hill, York Region and the GTHA. It will bring enormous opportunity to one of the largest economic engines of our country. We ask the federal government to join local, regional and provincial partners in moving the project ahead and making the subway to Richmond Hill a reality.”  - Deputy Mayor Joe DiPaola

ADDITIONAL LINKS

• Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan project
• vivaNext Yonge Subway Extension project page

MEDIA CONTACT

Lynn Chan, Communications Advisor, lynn.chan@richmondhill.ca