New HOV, transit lanes coming to Vaughan, Markham
yorkregion.com
April 25, 2017
By Amanda Persico
New HOV lanes are coming to York Region.
York regional council recently approved three new road sections for transit or high occupancy vehicles during peak times.
“The expansion of our roads alone is not enough to provide the most efficient and sustainable transportation services our communities need to continue to thrive and grow,” said Regional Coun. Vito Spatafora, chairperson of the region’s transportation services.
“Dedicated lanes will encourage people to consider using transit or carpooling, reducing the number of single vehicles on the road.”
The new transit/HOV lanes are:
- Hwy. 7, from Bowes Road to Jane Street, Vaughan - centre lane used for rapid transit buses, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week;
- Hwy. 7, from Sciberras Road to Town Centre Boulevard, Markham - curb lane used as an HOV lane for vehicles with two or more people, motorcycles, scooters and bikes, between 7 and 10 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, effective Aug. 1.
- Major Mackenzie, from Hwy. 400 to Pine Valley Drive, Markham - curb lane used as an HOV lane for vehicles with two or more people, motorcycles, scooters and bikes, between 7 and 10 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, effective June 5.
For more information, visit york.ca.
