The federal government of Ontario introduced plans to increase the Hazel McCallion Line into the town of Brampton’s downtown core through a speedy transit tunnel. This building venture goals to offer quick, dependable and sustainable public transit whereas enhancing connectivity and supporting financial prosperity within the downtown core.
The deliberate four-kilometer (2.5-mile) underground extension will run from the Brampton Gateway Terminal to downtown Brampton, linking the Hazel McCallion Line to the guts of the town. This funding ensures seamless integration with Brampton Transit, Züm, GO Transit and different regional transit programs, offering residents and companies with improved accessibility and comfort.
“By tunnelling the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton, we’re helping tens of thousands of daily riders connect seamlessly to world-class transit that will extend across the region,” stated Authorities of Ontario Premier Doug Ford. “As we continue building the Hazel McCallion Line, expanding GO service and building new roads and highways in the region, including Highway 413, we’re helping Brampton residents get where they need to go quickly and conveniently.”
The Hazel McCallion Line extension is predicted to spur important financial improvement in Brampton, together with the creation of 47,000 new housing models and 17,000 jobs over the lifespan of this venture. The venture will prioritize connections to key locations just like the Brampton Innovation District and the downtown core, supporting the town’s long-term financial and concrete improvement objectives.
Key advantages for Brampton
Enhanced connectivity: The extension will join downtown Brampton with main transit programs throughout the Larger Toronto and Hamilton Space (GTHA).
Lowered congestion: By encouraging transit use, the venture will ease site visitors on Brampton’s busiest roads.
Environmental sustainability: Clear, electrically powered light-rail autos will produce near-zero emissions, selling greener transportation.
Financial development: The improved transit infrastructure will appeal to companies, residents and funding to the town’s core.
“This is a transformative moment for Brampton. The commitment from Premier Ford and the government of Ontario to fund the extension of the [light-rail transit] into our city—including a tunneled section into downtown—is truly a game changer. This is not only the largest undertaking in the history of our city but one that will fundamentally enhance connectivity, reduce congestion, drive economic growth, create jobs, accelerate housing and improve the quality of life for Bramptonians,” stated Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown. “It’s a bold step toward shaping a future where Brampton continues to thrive and flourish as a dynamic, modern city. We are excited to work alongside the province to bring this vision to life and build a better, more connected Brampton for generations to come.”
The town of Brampton notes the Hazel McCallion Line extension is a part of the biggest transit growth in North America, with Ontario investing practically C$70 billion (US$48.7 billion) over the following decade to modernize and broaden public transit. Designated as a precedence underneath the Constructing Transit Sooner Act in 2024, the venture will profit from expedited approvals, making certain well timed supply and worth for taxpayers.
