Current State

Metrolinx is leading the project to develop the Queen St Hwy 7 Bus Rapid Transit, Preliminary Design Business Case (PDBC) in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP, under O.Reg. 231/08), Metrolinx is developing the Queen St Hwy 7 Bus Rapid Transit, Preliminary Design Business Case (PDBC) in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), under O.Reg. 231/08).

Milestones

Milestone are provided and led by Metrolinx.

Item Status: Past

Long List Evaluation

Confirm Goals and Objectives
Identify Options
Develop High-Level Concepts
Options Screening

Item Status: Current

Short List Evaluation

Public Information Centre 1
Conceptual Design (We are here)
Evaluate Options
Undertake Environmental Studies
Identify Highest Performing Corridor Options
10% Preliminary Design
Public Information Centre 2 - Fall 2023

Item Status: Future

Preferred Options + EPR (TPAP)

Preliminary Design 30% Design
Public Information Centre 3 - Spring 2024
Preliminary Design Business Case (PDBC)
Submit Environmental Project Report
Notice of Completion Review Period (30 Days)
Minister's Decision (35 days)

Initial Business Case

The Initial Business Case (IBC) for Queen Street-Highway 7 BRT was completed in 2020. The IBC tested three BRT service options and three infrastructure scenarios for the Queen Street - Highway 7 corridor:

Preliminary Design Business Case

The Preliminary Design Business Case for the Queen Street-Highway 7 BRT began in May 2022. This phase will review and refine the scenarios that were developed in the Initial Business Case.

Contact the Project Team

Share your comments and suggestions regarding planning for the Queen Street - Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Visit the Metrolinx Queen Street - Highway 7 BRT Contact Us page.