Caledon is one step closer to getting a GO rail line

The go-ahead has been given to maneuver ahead with a GO rail line in Caledon.

The city and the Metropolis of Vaughan mentioned they've obtained a dedication from Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney that the proposed Caledon-Vaughan GO rail line is shifting ahead.

The city additionally mentioned Metrolinx has now been directed to advance the enterprise case for the venture.

The area is at the moment ready for the discharge of the Better Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan replace, which incorporates the province’s transit plans up till 2051.

“As a municipality projected to develop by 300,000 individuals and 125,000 jobs by 2051, advancing GO prepare service to Caledon now could be sensible, forward-looking planning. It’s a vital choice for decreasing site visitors congestion on our roads, preserving Caledon’s high quality of life, and defending our surroundings and inexperienced areas,” mentioned Caledon Mayor Allan Thompson. “We thank the province and Metrolinx for taking this vital subsequent step.”

Each Caledon and Vaughan, with help from the Metropolis of Brampton, have been pushing for this rail line for years. They see this transit choice as important since all three municipalities are getting ready for important progress over the subsequent three many years.

“In Vaughan, this proposed transit choice is situated within the Vaughan Enterprise Zone, one of many largest employment areas within the GTA that encompasses greater than 3,800 acres, or roughly 1,566 hectares of employment land. The Vaughan Enterprise Zone is projected to accommodate 60,000 jobs over the subsequent 20 years, making it a strategic location to broaden the regional transportation community for the longer term,” mentioned Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “I'm inspired by the province's and Metrolinx’s dedication to working with our municipalities to proceed exploring the financial and social advantages of the Caledon-Vaughan GO line.”

The City of Caledon mentioned the road would serve roughly 1.3 million individuals surrounding the world from Toronto to Caledon, Vaughan and Brampton.

Many research, such because the Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan, MoveOntario 2020, and GO 2020 Strategic Plan, recognized a necessity for this service in a near-to-medium future.

“That is nice information for our area, which is seeing great progress. Improved transit service is vital for long-term progress and for wholesome and livable communities. I used to be happy to help the efforts of Mayor Thompson and Mayor Bevilacqua,” mentioned Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown.