IS MOVING ON NEW TRANSIT ACROSS FREQUENTLY ASKED THE GREATER HAMILTON AREA (GTA). Across the region, our growth is a sign of success and opportunity, but our transportation networks QUESTIONS are at their limit. When it comes to building transit, it’s time to get moving. That’s why Metrolinx is delivering the largest transit infrastructure program in history to keep the GTHA moving When will construction start? today and tomorrow. Construction is already underway to add a second track to a fi ve-kilometer subsection of the corridor between Milliken and Agincourt GO Stations, and we’re in the PROJECTED POPULATION design phase to expand an additional 12-kilometers of GROWTH RATE: 2011-2041 track that will enable increased service along the entire Stouffville line.

Expansions to Unionville and Milliken GO Stations are in the design phase and planned to begin later this year.

47% When will this new service be operational in 68% Markham? Two new trips during peak hours were added in January Peel Building the Durham 2017, and we will continue to phase in additional service 93% as we can. The Metrolinx GO Expansion Project is part of transportation network York a larger Regional Transportation Plan that includes work we need for the Toronto in the GTHA over the next 10 years. 90% Halton How can I expect to hear about project updates? Hamilton 26% We’re committed to working with the communities FUTURE impacted by this transportation infrastructure project every step of the way to ensure we’re making the 46% best decisions possible. From planning and design to MARKHAM construction, Metrolinx will meet with elected offi cials and community stakeholders, host pop-up engagements The GTHA is growing fast, and by 2041, it’s estimated that more than in the community and share information directly with nine million residents will call the region home. This increase of almost residents as projects progress. 30% means even more people on area roads year on year. Where can I go for more information? OVER THE NEXT 25 YEARS, THE YORK REGION POPULATION To learn more details about projects planned, IS EXPECTED GROW BY 68%. please visit: metrolinx.com Guided by the Regional Transportation Plan, Metrolinx CREATING CONNECTIONS IN MARKHAM is driving forward projects across the GTHA – like: Metrolinx is building along the Stouffville Corridor to provide better service that meets the demands of the growing population, regardless of how you choose to get around. For residents of Markham, this means delivering faster, more frequent local GO service that extends beyond the weekday rush hour.

EXPANDED BIKE SHARING To make this happen: GO TRAIN SERVICE PROGRAMS • A new second track is being built from in Toronto to Unionville.

• Enhancements are being made to Unionville, Milliken and Agincourt GO Stations, Lincolnville including new and relocated platforms with canopy enclosure, pedestrian Stouffville tunnels and elevators, parking expansion BUS RAPID TRANSIT LIGHT RAIL and upgraded customer amenities. Mount Joy PROJECTS PROJECTS • We’ve proposed a grade separation Markham OUR to create more connections so the entire region can grow at Steeles Avenue East to support PROMISE TO YOU and thrive into the future. The plan envisions more than increased service in Markham. Centennial We are committed to working with local • Over time we’ll be introducing Each improvement we make ultimately communities in new ways to ensure that any disruptions Unionville electrifi cation infrastructure benefi ts everyone along the Stouffville are minimized and that projects are completed on schedule to enable new trains that Corridor. All of the work being done – in to deliver on their promised benefi ts for residents and businesses. Milliken will cut journey times by Markham and beyond – will bring all From planning through to construction,we’ll be working closely up to 20 per cent. with residents, elected offi cials and other community agencies When Agincourt day, evening and weekend service to kilometers of rapid transit Markham residents. When it comes to the to ensure we’re building the regional transportation complete, the • We are completing the Stouffville Corridor, the objective of the GO system we all want and need, but in a way that is respectful Metrolinx plan Markham Centre Mobility expansion plan is to provide signifi cant to the communities we are part of. Once complete, this will transform the – more than triple what exists Hub Study that will ensure levels of increased service. Once the project builds on a history of success as Metrolinx drives way the GTHA now – so that over 80% of residents all planned transit and transformation is complete, there will be forward with many more transformational projects moves. in the GTHA will live within two road developments and Kennedy more trips at every stop along the line, to better connect our communities, enabling the kilometers of this network. Currently, services within Markham bringing more transit choices to Markham region to grow and thrive into the future. there are more than 400 rapid transit Centre are coordinated. projects underway, creating enormous and neighbouring communities. economic benefi ts of 800,000-900,000 person years Scarborough of employment and an infusion of $110-$130 billion (LSE) To learn more details about projects to our economy. Union planned, please visit: metrolinx.com