Toronto's  8-kilometre, 4-station extension of Line 1 subway service from Finch Station to Richmond Hill gets more boost with the release of the Environmental Project Report (EPR) by Metrolinx on February 10.

Metrolinx says the release brings the project a major step closer to breaking ground. The deadline for the public feedback is 14 March.

Metrolinx release says; "The vision for the Yonge North Subway Extension is coming into greater focus with the release of updated environmental studies for the project and new station area maps. The new report also outlines what communities can expect during and after construction of the new transit line. Let’s chart it out for you".

" The report builds off previous environmental studies for the extension, bringing them up to date with the latest project plans, including the updated route, stations and train storage facility. It looks at the entire footprint of the project and considers how it might affect its surroundings, and how to protect and preserve the quality of life in neighbouring communities during and after construction. "

" The EPR addendum also reveals new details about the footprints of all four confirmed stations – Steeles, Clark, Bridge and High Tech – plus the two potential stations that may be added to the project, Cummer and Royal Orchard."

"The environmental assessment is like a roadmap for any new transit project. It looks at the project from every angle and every level to guide planning and design teams as they create plans that will meet the needs of transit riders and be the best fit possible in the communities they will serve."

"The report contains a wealth of important new information about the Yonge North Subway Extension on topics like air quality, noise and vibration, and the natural environment, to name a few."

For those who would like to read the release in its entirety, here it is: https://blog.metrolinx.com/2022/02/10/see-new-yonge-north-subway-extension-updated-environmental-studies-and-station-area-maps/

Map & relevant text are of Metrolinx.