ETOBICOKE: The Ontario government is bringing more transit infrastructure to East Mississauga and West Toronto with the completion of the new Kipling Transit Hub.
The transit hub provides customers with full access to the new and improved station that integrates MiWay bus service, access to the TTC subway and bus, and GO rail and future GO bus service.
The announcement was made by Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, Kinga Surma, Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA) and Christine Hogarth, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
“The transformation of Kipling GO Station into a major transit hub is yet another instance of our government delivering on its promise to build better, more integrated transit infrastructure that supports local communities,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation.
“The transit connections offered at the new Kipling Transit Hub will provide residents with better access to job and housing opportunities, both locally and across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.”
The new Kipling Transit Hub has over 1,400 parking spaces and includes a 3,000 square foot indoor waiting area with seating. The modern transit hub has a total of 14 bus bays, 90 bike spaces and a new elevated pedestrian bridge that connects the new bus terminal to the GO train platform. Customers have full access to underground tunnels that link the new bus terminal for both MiWay and future GO bus service directly to the existing TTC station, allowing for easy transfers across three transit providers.
“The new Kipling Transit Hub provides the transit connectivity that people in Peel and Toronto deserve,” said Kinga Surma, Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA).
“By supporting communities and delivering a seamless transit experience, we will meet the needs of the over 5 million people who will call this region home by 2051.”
Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga, said: “I want to thank the province for completing the Kipling Transit Hub, as this is a critical project that builds more connections to and from Mississauga. The Kipling Transit Hub also encourages more people to choose sustainable transit options, addresses growing traffic congestion, and supports the economic growth and prosperity of Mississauga and the entire GTA.”
Jan De Silva, President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade, said: “Our economy is regional, a fact characterized by the hundreds of thousands of people who commuted between Toronto and Mississauga every day prepandemic.
“As we emerge from the virus’ shadow, we’ll need more projects like the Kipling Transit Hub that check all the boxes: making commuting on transit easier, getting more people off the road and integrating different transit systems. Congratulations to the Province for completing this Hub, another in their growing list of transit priorities.”
Michael Ford ,Councillor for Ward 1 Etobicoke North, added: “The new Kipling Transit Hub will be a great asset for transit connectivity in Etobicoke. By connecting residents to jobs, opportunities and amenities across the broader region, this project will not only bring economic growth, but will connect communities across our city.”