On top of York Region’s transportation budget, a 1% tax has been levied to fund the Yonge Street subway extension.
The 2023 Provincial Gas Tax also injected over $17 million into the Region to support York Region Transit (YRT) operations.
Aside from Route 9 and School Special routes, YRT’s Mobility On Request program provides transit to just five Stouffville locations within a limited service area.
Town Staff requested additional service to accommodate growth at a meeting with YRT last April, however YRT staff deferred beyond 2023 noting growth is still years away.
Staff also expressed an ongoing desire for YRT service to destinations outside of Town boundaries.
YRT will be conducting consultations for their 2024 Transit Initiatives this spring where residents can advocate for further service improvements.