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.

2022
Long List Evaluation
- Confirm Goals and Objectives
- Identify Options
- Develop High-Level Concepts
- Options Screening
2023
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
2024
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.

Milestones

Long List Evaluation

Short List Evaluation

Preferred Options + EPR (TPAP)

Initial Business Case

​​Preliminary Design Business Case

Preliminary Design Business Case