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9/6/2024
Ontario government officials this week broke ground on the King-Bathurst, Queen-Spadina and Moss Park subway stations as part of the Ontario Line project to create a commuter-rail line for the greater Toronto area.
Once completed, the 9.7-mile Ontario Line will have 15 stations, running from Exhibition Place, through downtown and connecting to the Eglinton Crosstown light-rail train. There will be an additional 40 connections to existing subway, bus, streetcar and regional train services along the route, Ontario government officials said in a press release. They estimate this will bring 227,500 more people within walking distance of transit and reduce daily car trips by 28,000.
“In 2021 we announced over CA$4 billion in support for the Ontario Line,” said Sean Fraser, minister of housing, infrastructure and communities, in a press release. “With the launch of Canada Public Transit Fund in July, we are investing nearly CA$30 billion over the next 10 years for transit projects across the country.”
The Ontario government estimates that the King-Bathurst Station will serve over 5,000 commuters during the morning rush hour. The Queen-Spadina and Moss Park stations are expected to serve over 7,000 commuters each and facilitate 5,000 transfers during morning rush hour.