TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially completed all stations and stops across the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to reduce gridlock and bring faster, more reliable transit to northwest Toronto.
“The completion of the Finch West LRT stations signals a pivotal milestone for commuters in communities like Rexdale, Jane-Finch and Humber River-Black Creek,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, we're advancing the projects that matter most—ensuring fast, reliable and accessible transit that will connect more people to good-paying local jobs and housing, while fueling economic growth for a stronger Ontario.”
With 18 stops across 11 kilometres of new dedicated light rail transit, the Finch West LRT will reduce vehicle traffic and gridlock on Finch Avenue West, move 46,000 passengers each weekday and bring 230,000 people closer to fast and reliable transit. The LRT will run on a dedicated, primarily street level track every five to seven minutes during peak hours and every seven to 10 minutes during off-peak hours.
“Canadians want to live in affordable, inclusive and sustainable communities,” said the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development and Member of Parliament, York South—Weston, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “The federal government is investing in major public transit projects like the Finch West LRT to build great cities that offer good jobs and opportunities for everyone. The completion of all stations and stops in this project demonstrates what can be achieved when all orders of government work together to achieve a common vision.”
The Finch West LRT will offer connections to both local and regional transit including the TTC, GO Transit, Mississauga MiWay, York Region Viva and Brampton Züm transit services. As one of two underground stations, the Finch West Station will connect riders to the TTC’s Line 1.