Viva rapidway project an award winner

dcnonl.com
February 3, 2014

The York Region Rapid Transit Corporation has received the Project of the Year Award for the Highway 7 Viva Bus Rapid Transit (rapidway) project in The Town of Richmond Hill, Ont., from the Ontario Public Works Association for a transportation project valued greater than $50 million.

“I am very pleased the vivaNext rapidway project along Highway 7 was chosen for this prestigious award,” said Bill Fisch, York regional chair and chief executive officer.

“The opening of this rapidway segment is part of a wider vision and critical investment in public transit that will help manage traffic congestion and reduce people’s reliance on cars to get around.”

The Highway 7 vivaNext rapidway project opened on Aug. 18, 2013.

This 2.5-kilometre segment included the construction of six stations, bike lanes, wider boulevards and two fully accessible buildings that connect Highway 7 to Bayview Avenue with stairs and elevators.