Arup celebrates completion of a new light rail line connecting communities along Finch Avenue West to Toronto’s broader transit network.
The Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) is now officially open, marking a historic moment for the Greater Toronto Area and delivering a transformative new transit option for the city. Arup is celebrating its work on the achievement after its involvement in the design and delivery of the project.
Delivered in partnership with Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario and Mosaic Transit Group, the 10.3-km line includes 16 new stops, two new stations and runs from Keele Street to Polytechnic’s North Campus, connecting underserved communities along Finch Avenue West to Toronto’s broader transit network.
Arup has served as lead designer for Mosaic Transit Group, providing detailed design for linear elements along the rail alignment, as well as full architectural and engineering design services for all stations, integrated urban planning and support for the replacement of the Highway 400 bridge.
As Mosaic’s designer, Arup led the design and development of all permanent works. Its remit included optimisation of the rail alignment, architectural and SMEP design of all stations and stops, integrated urban realm planning and bridge replacement. It also entailed working with Mosaic and Metrolinx to identify solutions that meet the transit agency’s standard of excellence and enable the constructor to keep the project on time and within budget.
The Finch West LRT line will significantly enhances connectivity throughout Northwest Toronto and improve access to the city centre. The massive public works project is a central pillar of the Metrolinx Regional Transit Plan and is expected to spur investment in several Northwest neighbourhoods currently prioritised for redevelopment.
Simon Stephenson, principal and project director at Arup, said: “The Finch West LRT is more than a transit line – it’s an investment in equity, opportunity, and urban revitalisation. Arup is proud that the line will reduce commute times, improve access to employment and education and stimulate local economies along the corridor.”
As the Finch West LRT begins serving the public, Arup says it remains committed to delivering resilient, inclusive and future-ready infrastructure for communities across Canada.
