TRANSPORTATION > Transit & Parking
Unionville Main Street Parking Strategy
Client: City of Markham
Location: Unionvile
Construction Value: $750,000 Estimated
Services: Engineering Services
Key Features
- Expansion to 200 parking spaces
- 8 Regular accessible spaces
- 3 Large Van accessible spaces
- 6 Bus Bays
- 3 GO Transit
- 3 VIVA / YRT
- 2 Commuter Platforms with Bus Shelters
- Highway 404 Ramp Widening
- Multi-Agency collaboration
This project was to expand and improve the Carpool facility at Davis Drive and Highway 404 in Newmarket.
The improved design sought to increase the visibility of GO Transit in Newmarket and improve travel options for residents of Newmarket and Georgina by providing both parking for GO Bus customers and a convenient transit interface for customers transferring between GO Transit and YRT.
The final design included expanding the existing 117 space lot to 200 spaces, 2 commuter platforms with bus shelters, and integrating 6 bus bays, accommodating both York Region Transit and GO Transit buses.
The work was staged in order to maintain a 75% service capacity of the existing lot at all times during construction. The project also included the widening of the Highway 404 S-W Ramp to accommodate south bound traffic from the facility and the intersection improvements at Davis Drive.
Multi-agency collaboration between York Region Transit, GO Transit, MTO, York Region and the Town of Newmarket was essential to bring the design to a successful completion.