VMC Transportation Master Plan Project Updates
The VMC Transportation Master Plan, the VMC Secondary Plan and Millway Avenue and Interchange Way Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) studies are running concurrently.
Study Process
Previous Studies and Notices
Notice of Study Commencement
A Notice of Study Commencement for the project was issued to provide notification of the Study’s initiation and provide details on how to participate.
Notice of Study Commencement (PDF)
The Notice was published in the Vaughan Citizen and the Thornhill Liberal newspapers on November 26, 2020.
Existing Conditions Report
The Existing Conditions Report outlines the existing transportation network and the existing 2019 traffic conditions within the VMC TMP study area.
Existing Conditions Report - Oct. 25, 2021 (PDF)
Public Information Centre #1
The purpose of the Public Information Centre (PIC) #1 was to:
- Outline the City of Vaughan EA study purpose, study area, challenges and opportunities statement;
- Outline the Municipal Class EA process and study timeline;
- Outline the existing conditions – transportation (Future (2051) Population and employment)
- Provide an overview of Environmental Studies and preliminary alternative concepts for Interchange Way and Millway Avenue;
- Provide to the public and to stakeholders the opportunity to share information; and,
- Collect feedback on the presented materials.
The PIC #1 was held as a drop-in style open house format in the Vaughan Studios & Event Space located in Vaughan, Ontario.
| Date: | February 16, 2023 |
| Location: | Vaughan Studios & Event Space |
| Address: | 200 Apple Mill Road, 3rd Floor, Vaughan, Ontario |
| Time: | 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. |
Notice of Public Information Centre #1 (PDF)
Public Information Centre #1 (PDF)
The Notice was published in the Vaughan Citizen and the Thornhill Liberal newspapers on Thursday February 2, 2023.
Public Information Centre #2
The purpose of the Public Information Centre (PIC) #2 was to:
- Outline and review of overall study purpose
- Outline and overview the PIC #1;
- Outline the existing natural environmental conditions;
- Review the evaluation criteria and methodology for the alternative designs for Interchange Way and Millway Avenue;
- Present the alternative designs and outline the summary of evaluation of alternative designs;
- Present the Preferred Alternative for Interchange Way and Millway Avenue;
- Provide the public and the stakeholders the opportunity to comment on the preferred alternative and share information; and
- Collect feedback on the presented materials.
The PIC #2 was held as a drop-in style open house format in the Vaughan Studios & Event Space located in Vaughan, Ontario.
| Date: | December 5, 2023 |
| Location: | Vaughan Studios & Event Space |
| Address: | 200 Apple Mill Road, Main Floor, Vaughan, Ontario |
| Time: | 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. |
Notice of Public Information Centre #2 (PDF)
Public Information Centre #2 (PDF)
Public Information Centre #3
The purpose of the Public Information Centre (PIC) #3 was to:
- Outline and review of overall study purpose
- Overview of the Transportation Master Plan Development Process
- Outline and overview the PIC #1;
- Present assessment of transportation solutions
- Present recommendations for Active Transportation, Transit, and Roads
- Discuss recommended strategies for Transportation Demand Management, Parking, and Eco-friendly Short Distance Transport
- Collect feedback on the presented materials
The PIC #3 was held as a drop-in style open house format in the David Braley Vaughan Metropolitan Centre of Community located in Vaughan, Ontario.
| Date: | January 30, 2025 |
| Location: | The David Bradley Vaughan Metropolitan Centre of Community |
| Address: | 200 Apple Mill Road, Main Floor, Vaughan, Ontario |
| Time: | 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. |
Notice of Public Information Centre #3, Jan. 30, 2025 (PDF)
Public Information Centre #3, Jan. 30, 2025 (PDF)
Notices of Study Completion
The Notice of Study Completion was issued on July 24, 2025 to announce the completion of the Class EA studies and notify interested parties of the 30-day comment period for the Millway Avenue and Interchange Way Environmental Study Reports (ESRs).
Notice of Study Completion Interchange Way EA, July 24, 2025 (PDF)
Notice of Study Completion Millway Avenue EA, July 24, 2025 (PDF)
The Notice of Study Completion was issued on September 17, 2025 to announce the completion of the VMC Transportation Master Plan and notify interested parties of the 30-day comment period for the VMC TMP Report.
Contact
Noon Ferdous, P.Eng.
City of Vaughan, Transportation Project Manager (VMC)
905-832-8585, ext. 8605
Brett Sears, MCIP, RPP
WSP Canada Inc, Project Manager
289-982-4752