Weston 7 Transportation Master Plan Project Updates

Study Overview

The City of Vaughan has completed a Transportation Master Plan for the Weston Road and Highway 7 Secondary Plan area (referred to as Weston 7). The Transportation Master Plan was undertaken at the same time as the Weston 7 Secondary Plan, to support the long-term vision of transforming this auto-oriented area into a distinct, mixed-use urban community, with housing, employment, commercial and cultural destinations, that can support up to 26,000 people and jobs.

The study was conducted in accordance with the Master Plan Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (MCEA, as amended), which provides municipalities with a framework for the planning, design and implementation of municipal infrastructure.

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Study Process

The study formally began with a Notice of Study Commencement  on November 5, 2020. Key steps included:

Public Information Centre #1 – November 4, 2021

• Notice of PIC 1 (Issued October 18, 2021)
• Presentation
• Recording

Public Information Centre #2 – June 21, 2023

• Notice of PIC 2 (Issued June 7, 2023)
• Presentation Material Display Boards

Draft Findings to Council – The Draft TMP findings and recommendations were presented at Committee of the Whole (Working Session) on June 5, 2024, concurrently with an update on the Weston 7 Secondary Plan.

Public Open Houses – Hosted jointly with the Weston 7 Secondary Plan to provide updates and gather input. Details and materials are available on the Planning website.

Council Update – Draft TMP recommendations were presented to Council at Committee of the Whole (Working Session) on June 4, 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the preferred transportation plan, supporting analysis, and implementation strategy.

Key Recommendations

The TMP proposes a multi-modal network to support the Secondary Plan, including:

• Sidewalks and cycling facilities on both sides of all streets.
• A connected grid network with new streets and grade-separated crossings of Highway 7, Weston Road, and Highway 400.
• A local transit circulator connecting to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and Highway 407/Jane Street subway stations.
• A future Colossus Drive Extension over Highway 400.
• Policies to manage parking supply and encourage sustainable travel choices.
• A Special Traffic Infiltration Study and Environmental Assessment in the northwest quadrant of Weston 7 to minimize impacts on the existing community.
• A quadrant-based implementation framework requiring transportation improvements before or alongside new development.

Final Reports

• Weston 7 Transportation Master Plan – Final Report (June 2025)
  • Appendix A: Phases 1 and 2 Engagement Summaries
  • Appendix B: Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment
  • Appendix C: Cultural Heritage Report
  • Appendix D: Traffic Report
  • Appendix E: Parking Strategy
  • Appendix F: Transportation Technical Study Requirements
• Weston 7 Secondary Plan Phase 1 Final Report (May 10, 2019)
• Weston 7 Secondary Plan Background Report (October 29, 2018)

Supporting Appendices

• Appendix 1 Transportation Needs Assessment Report
• Appendix 2 Population and Employment Outlook and Commercial Use Assessment
• Appendix 3 Sustainability Analysis
• Appendix 4 Community Energy Plan
• Appendix 5 Planning Policy Analysis
• Appendix 6 Community Facilities and Services
• Appendix 7 Preliminary Water Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing Analysis
• Appendix 8 Telecommunications Memo

Council Reports

• Committee of the Whole (Working Session) June 5, 2019 - View Report
• Committee of the Whole (Working Session), June 5, 2024 – View Report
• Committee of the Whole (Working Session), June 4, 2025 – View Report

• Appendix 1 Transportation Needs Assessment Report
• Appendix 2 Population and Employment Outlook and Commercial Use Assessment
• Appendix 3 Sustainability Analysis
• Appendix 4 Community Energy Plan
• Appendix 5 Planning Policy Analysis
• Appendix 6 Community Facilities and Services
• Appendix 7 Preliminary Water Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing Analysis
• Appendix 8 Telecommunications Memo

Committee of the Whole (Working Session) June 5, 2019 - View Report I Attachment 2 - Secondary Plan Phase 1 Final Report I Presentation