Aurora Town Council voted 6-1 on April 15, 2026, to approve the construction of a new multi-use path and sidewalk along a busy stretch of Yonge Street in Aurora, Ontario. This $7.3-million infrastructure project is designed to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and residents by creating a dedicated connection between the railway overpass near Industrial Parkway South and Bloomington Road.
Currently, there are no dedicated facilities for active transportation along this section of the road, which forces cyclists to share space with motorists and pedestrians to use the shoulder. The new project will feature a multi-use path on the west side of the street and a sidewalk on the east side. Once finished, the path will provide residents with safer access to the Aurora GO Station, schools, existing trail networks, and local businesses.
Funding for the 2-kilometre project is being provided by York Region, which is contributing up to $2.8 million, and $4.5 million in development charges collected from new home sales. According to the town, these funding sources mean there will be no additional cost to existing taxpayers for the project.
The Yonge Street improvements are part of the town’s Active Transportation Master Plan, a long-term strategy adopted by Council in May 2024 to add 190 kilometres of trails, bike lanes, and sidewalks across the community. Mayor Tom Mrakas noted that the project is a direct response to recent growth in the south end of Aurora, ensuring that families, seniors, and all residents have a safe way to travel.
Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2026, with the town anticipating that work will be completed by the end of the year.
