York University (TTC)
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York University is a planned station of the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system
in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. When built, it will be located on the grounds of York University
’s main Keele campus, near Ian Macdonald and York Boulevards, and it's expected to open in late 2015. The main entrance will be located within the university common.
, York Region Transit
/Viva
, Brampton Transit
and Greyhound
. The development of a subway station will greatly reduce the number of buses entering campus by effectively eliminating the 196 York University Rocket bus route, and will serve to greatly improve public transit access to the university and surrounding area.
The university’s main buildings lie to the west of the proposed location. Seneca College
’s York campus is found to the south, and the Rexall Centre
to the west.
The station would be built underground, lying on a northwest-southeast axis. The line will approach from Finch West station
along Keele Street
, then bend northwestward to meet the station.
Architecture firm Foster+Partners
has been commissioned for the design, which includes a curving ramp connecting the entrances.
While the official ground breaking ceremony for the Spadina Extension was held on 27 November 2009, major tunnelling operations started in June 2011. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.
The first stage of construction began in May 2011. On October 11, 2011, one worker was killed and five others injured when a drilling rig working on the station site collapsed.
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
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
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. When built, it will be located on the grounds of York University
York University
York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, Ontario's second-largest graduate school, and Canada's leading interdisciplinary university....
’s main Keele campus, near Ian Macdonald and York Boulevards, and it's expected to open in late 2015. The main entrance will be located within the university common.
Description
More than 1400 TTC buses currently serve the campus every weekday, in addition to hundreds more spread across other services including Go TransitGO Transit
GO Transit is an inter-regional public transit system in Southern Ontario, Canada. It primarily serves the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area conurbation, with operations extending to several communities beyond the GTHA proper in the Greater Golden Horseshoe...
, York Region Transit
York 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....
/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...
, 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....
and Greyhound
Greyhound
The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...
. The development of a subway station will greatly reduce the number of buses entering campus by effectively eliminating the 196 York University Rocket bus route, and will serve to greatly improve public transit access to the university and surrounding area.
The university’s main buildings lie to the west of the proposed location. Seneca College
Seneca College
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology is a Canadian public college in the greater Toronto area. Seneca College is currently Canada's largest college with approximately 108,000 students.-History:...
’s York campus is found to the south, and the Rexall Centre
Rexall Centre
Rexall Centre is a tennis stadium in Toronto, Ontario. Rexall Centre is the venue for the professional Canada Masters tournament, held annually. The facility also is a year-round tennis training facility. The main stadium is occasionally used for seasonal concerts...
to the west.
The station would be built underground, lying on a northwest-southeast axis. The line will approach from Finch West station
Finch West (TTC)
Finch West is a future station of the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which is under construction. It will be at the corner of Keele Street at Finch Avenue West, and it is expected to open in 2015.-Description:...
along Keele Street
Keele Street
Keele Street is a north-south road in Toronto and York Region in Ontario, Canada. It stretches 47km, running from Bloor Street in Toronto to the Holland Marsh. South of Bloor Street, the roadway is today known as Parkside Drive, but was originally part of Keele Street...
, then bend northwestward to meet the station.
Architecture firm Foster+Partners
Foster and Partners
Foster + Partners is an architectural firm based in London. The practice is led by its founder and Chairman, Norman Foster, and has constructed many high-profile glass-and-steel buildings....
has been commissioned for the design, which includes a curving ramp connecting the entrances.
While the official ground breaking ceremony for the Spadina Extension was held on 27 November 2009, major tunnelling operations started in June 2011. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.
The first stage of construction began in May 2011. On October 11, 2011, one worker was killed and five others injured when a drilling rig working on the station site collapsed.
See also
- York UniversityYork UniversityYork University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, Ontario's second-largest graduate school, and Canada's leading interdisciplinary university....
- York University VivastationYork University (YRT)York University is a York Region Transit bus terminal on Ian Macdonald Boulevard near York Boulevard in York Commons , within the main Keele Campus of York University in Toronto, Canada....
- York University BuswayYork University BuswayThe York University Busway is the collective name for a series of bus lanes and bus only roadways leading from Downsview station to York University, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is used by the Toronto Transit Commission's 196 York University Rocket and York Region Transit's Viva Orange bus...