On an average day, Bloor-Yonge station sees more than 220,000 passengers pass through, but the current space — constructed in 1953 and in use since 1954 — has struggled to support that level of ridership. ttc AECOM
Toronto’s Bloor-Yonge station has been around for close to 70 years, and it’s one step closer to getting a much-needed facelift., an American multinational infrastructure consulting firm. Aecom will act as owner’s engineer across all phases of the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements project, and the expectation is that the firm will help facilitate a more modern and accessible station, while expanding ridership capacity and enhancing the customer experience.
“Bloor-Yonge Station is a critical interchange — the busiest in Toronto’s subway system and one of the busiest in North America — and we’re thrilled to help deliver these important improvements for the community,” said Marc Devlin, chief executive of AECOM’s Canada region, in a.
On an average day, the Bloor-Yonge station sees more than 220,000 passengers pass through, but the current space — constructed in 1953 and in use since 1954 — has struggled to support that level of ridership.
The BYCI project includes the extension of Line 1 northbound and southbound platforms, the construction of a second platform to enhance capacity for eastbound passengers on Line 2, a new barrier-free entrance, a new exit to Bloor Street, new fan plants to improve ventilation, utility upgrades, and new escalators, elevators, stairs. The project will also improve the aesthetics of the station, with new public art and station finishes.
The BYCI is estimated to cost $1.5B, and funding will be supplied by the City of Toronto, the Province, and the Federal government. Construction on is slated to begin in 2024.Zakiya is a staff writer with STOREYS. Previously, she has reported on real estate for Post City Magazines, Apartment Therapy, and Curbed. She also writes a quarterly series for a Canadian design publication.
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