Rapidways
Often referred to as a transitway or busway by other transit authorities, the term "rapidway" is used to describe the bus-only lanes being designed as part of the bus rapid transit component of the Vivanext plan.
The proposed benefit of the rapidways is that Viva vehicles will be able travel faster than before, by avoiding the congestion associated with mixed traffic.
While most Vivanext rapidways will be located in the centre median of roadways, they may also be located curbside to accommodate certain conditions. In Markham Centre, rapidways will be constructed through a pedestrian mall.
Rapidways projects funded for construction in York Region are located on Davis Drive, Highway 7 and Yonge Street.
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