Vaughan Corporate Centre (TTC)
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Vaughan Corporate Centre is the working name of a planned station of the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system
in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
, to be built on its western branch, the Spadina line. Construction has now begun at Highway 7 and Millway Avenue, west of Jane Street. It is expected to open in 2015 when the Toronto Transit Commission
(TTC) is estimated to be finished building the extension of the line to Steeles West
. The station and track will be aligned directly underneath Millway Avenue (vacant land).
The station is north of Steeles Avenue, making it one of two planned stations that are outside the City of Toronto, specifically in the City of Vaughan
, in York Region. It would also be the first terminus located outside the current City of Toronto. There is no information yet on how this will affect fare pricing, but TTC bus riders are presently required to pay extra fare when their bus crosses Steeles.
Grimshaw Architects have been retained to design the station, which will have a domed ovoid entrance building just north of the VIVA
platforms on Highway 7. The building will have four entrances in an X pattern; these will be the only entrances at the station's opening, but knockout panels are planned for future underground access to the station from evolving development (including a future YRT bus terminal).
is presently constructing bus-only lanes on Highway 7 for its Viva
system. These plans coincide with the subway station's construction and include relocating the Vaughan Corporate Ctr. bus stop to the spot directly above the subway station, thus changing this stop's status from a bus stop to a terminal. Because this bus stop is also used by Brampton Transit
's Züm
system, it is likely that Brampton Transit will also be providing connections to this subway station.
Toronto subway and RT
The Toronto subway and RT is a rapid transit system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of both underground and elevated railway lines, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission . It was Canada's first completed subway system, with the first line being built under Yonge Street, which opened in...
in Toronto
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, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
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, to be built on its western branch, the Spadina line. Construction has now begun at Highway 7 and Millway Avenue, west of Jane Street. It is expected to open in 2015 when the Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
(TTC) is estimated to be finished building the extension of the line to Steeles West
Steeles West (TTC)
Steeles West is a planned station of the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to be built on its western branch, the Spadina line. If built, it would be a temporary terminus, until the line is extended further to Vaughan Corporate Centre...
. The station and track will be aligned directly underneath Millway Avenue (vacant land).
The station is north of Steeles Avenue, making it one of two planned stations that are outside the City of Toronto, specifically in the City of Vaughan
Vaughan, Ontario
Vaughan is a city in York Region north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughan is the fastest growing municipality in Canada achieving a population growth rate of 80.2% between 1996–2006, according to Statistics Canada having nearly doubled in population since 1991. Vaughan is located in Southern...
, in York Region. It would also be the first terminus located outside the current City of Toronto. There is no information yet on how this will affect fare pricing, but TTC bus riders are presently required to pay extra fare when their bus crosses Steeles.
Description
On 27 November 2009 the official ground breaking ceremony was held for the Spadina Extension, and major tunnelling operations began in June 2011. The project is expected to be completed by 2015.Grimshaw Architects have been retained to design the station, which will have a domed ovoid entrance building just north of the VIVA
Viva (bus rapid transit)
Viva is a bus rapid transit service operating in York Region, Ontario, Canada. Viva service is integrated with York Region Transit's local bus service to operate as one regional transit system providing seamless transit service across York Region and connections to northern Toronto.Viva was...
platforms on Highway 7. The building will have four entrances in an X pattern; these will be the only entrances at the station's opening, but knockout panels are planned for future underground access to the station from evolving development (including a future YRT bus terminal).
Station name
Since the Spadina extension had been first drawn up, the TTC proposed Vaughan Corporate Centre as the station name and this is the name that the TTC still today uses in all their construction references. On September 30, 2010, a TTC committee recommended that the name be changed to Vaughan Centre, despite the City of Vaughan's request that it be named Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. However, the TTC has not yet made a final decision on the committee's report.Proposed surface connections
York Region TransitYork Region Transit
York Region Transit is the public transit operator in York Region, Ontario, Canada. Its headquarters are in Richmond Hill, at 50 High Tech Road....
is presently constructing bus-only lanes on Highway 7 for its Viva
Viva (bus rapid transit)
Viva is a bus rapid transit service operating in York Region, Ontario, Canada. Viva service is integrated with York Region Transit's local bus service to operate as one regional transit system providing seamless transit service across York Region and connections to northern Toronto.Viva was...
system. These plans coincide with the subway station's construction and include relocating the Vaughan Corporate Ctr. bus stop to the spot directly above the subway station, thus changing this stop's status from a bus stop to a terminal. Because this bus stop is also used by Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit is public transport bus operator for the City of Brampton in the Regional Municipality of Peel, and within the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. Brampton Transit began operations in 1974....
's Züm
Züm
Züm is a bus rapid transit system for the suburban city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, northwest of Toronto owned and operated by Brampton Transit. The first phase calls for three corridors operating in mixed traffic, similar to York Region Transit's Viva network...
system, it is likely that Brampton Transit will also be providing connections to this subway station.
