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12 economist sunsuntribune environment saturday sept 13 2003 highway 7 corridor and vaughan north south link environmental assessment notice of public consultation opportunity york region is facing a number of transportation challenges a top priority of the region is to improve the movement of people and goods in response to these transportation challenges the region has initiated the york rapid transit plan yrtp to facilitate the implementation of a rapid transit network in york region the plan encompasses studies of two major transit corridors and two connecting links to toronto the highway 7 corridor the yonge street corridor the vaughan northsouth link and the markham northsouth link to make the right connections the highway 7 corridor and vaughan ns link ea is examining rapid transit services between vaughan richmond hill and markham and from vaughan corporate centre to york university the first public consultation centre in february 2003 summarized existing conditions and recommendations of the terms of reference the second in april 2003 provided an opportunity for the public to comment on the design of alignment alternatives and station facilities at this third meeting we will present results of the route evaluations proposed station locations urban design and streetscaping images effects of widening of highway 7 for the transit lanes measures to accommodate traffic circulation and replace left turns into minor streets and properties along the route the preferred alternative for rapid transit comprises a two lane median fransitway generally in the highway 7 corridor between highway 50 in vaughan and locust hill in markham along with short sections of transit operation in mixed traffic at existing major northsouth overpasses stations at approximately 1 km spacing located generally at major intersections access to an intermodal terminal facility in the langstaff area providing connection to go transit and the proposed yonge street transitway access to a maintenance facility for transit vehicles park and ride and passenger pickupdropoff facilities at selected stations come out and help make the right connections you are invited and encouraged to attend the upcoming public consultation centres to express your views on the design of alternatives and potential solutions for rapid transit in the highway 7 corridor the third public consultation centre will be held at hillcrestmall 9350 yonge street richmond hill ontario september 18th 300 pm 900 pm markvidemall 5000 highway 7 markham ontario september 19th 300 pm 900 pm the promenade 1 promenade circle thornhill ontario september 20th 1200 pm 600 pm to obtain further information on this study please visit the project website at wwwyorkinmotioncom if you wish to have your name placed on our mailing list or to direct questions and comments please contact lynton erskine p eng consortium ea manager 905 8866767 ext 244 905 8866969 fax lerskinedelcancom 1 west pearce street 6th floor richmond hill on l4b3k3 steve c mota p eng region project coordinator 18774649675 ext 5056 9058364590 stevemotaregionvorkonca 17250 yonge street newmarket on l3y6z1 yrtp making the right connections wft y0i1region please dont drink drive michigan landfill alternatives investigated by region from page 1 at wednesdays committee meeting some technology is already proven and would not require an environmental assessment which can take years he said they michigan politicians are looking for any way they can to close the border as long as we are showing michigan were moving forward we wont have a border problem they will back off said mr fisch head of a gta waste management group this rush to find a solution was inspired by the upcoming municipal election said newmarket councillor tony van bynen who was in the audience during the committee meeting the public will see the irony of this newfound sense of urgency within 60 days of the municipal election this is a problem that hasnt been solved for years he said the region has been working on a solution for 10 years and should have found one earlier he added easier said than done according to mr fisch often technology that appeared to be proven and safe turned out not to be or it was difficult to intro duce ideally the solution will be cheaper than sending the regions garbage to michigan mr fisch said r bill fisch michigan politicians want to close border to ontario garbage regional chairperson says the regional municipality of york notice of public meeting proposed waste management fees in 2004 for the georgina transfer station wednesday october 8 2003 900 am york region administrative centre 17250 yonge street newmarket committee room a ontario regulation 24402 under the municipal act 2001 the act requires municipalities to hold a public meeting prior to passing a bylaw under part xii of the act to impose fees for solid waste management services the regional municipality of york intends to pass a bylaw to set fees to be charged in 2004 at its transfer station located at 23068 warden avenue in the town of georgina the proposed fees are presented below material sources works operations of york region and local municipalities delivered by residents industrial commercial and institutional solid waste 8600 per tonne 7000 per tonne 8600 per tonne compostable yard waste 9000 per tonne 7000 per tonne 9000 per tonne tires car and light truck heavy truck off rim heavy truck fon rim 350 each 2100 each 2600 each 350 each 2100 each 2600 each 350 each 2100 each 2600 each minimum charge for solid waste and compostable yard waste 1 700 per load 700 per load 700 per load each of the fees denoted with an asterisk represent a 100 increase over the current fee all other figures represent the fees now in effect york regions proposed budget of the estimated cost to operate this transfer station facility in 2004 will be in excess of 19 million the revenue from the proposed fees will not exceed and shall be used to partially fund that expenditure any person who attends the public meeting will have an opportunity to make representation with respect to the proposed fees if you have any questions regarding this matter please contact jeff flewelling manager operations solid waste management branch transportation and works department the regional municipality of york 17250 yonge street newmarket ontario l3y 6z1 18774649675 or 905 8951200 extension 5712