Major Transit Station Areas

In Phase 1B of the study, each station area was reviewed through an integrated planning lens to develop a Regional classification of stations, establish minimum densities, and guide MTSA implementation planning to be undertaken by the local municipalities (i.e. official plan policy and zoning). Development and zoning capacity and infrastructure capacity cost analysis was used to determine proposed Regional Official Plan minimum densities for each MTSA.

The MTSA policy framework has been updated considering this further analysis and comments received from engagement with stakeholders and the public. As part of the December 10, 2020 Peel 2041+ Regional Official Plan Review update to Regional Council, a draft MTSA Regional Official Plan Amendment has been presented.

Proposed Schedule Y7 and Table Y1 in the draft Regional Official Plan Amendment show how each MTSA will appear in the Regional Official Plan MTSA policy framework. Individual MTSA profiles reflect this information and provide recommendations for station area planning to create transit-oriented neighbourhoods.

• MTSA Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment
• Draft Peel MTSA Study Phase 1B Report, December 2020
• Draft MTSA Profiles – Part 1, December 2020
• Draft MTSA Profiles – Part 2, December 2020

As part of the June 25, 2020 Peel 2041 council report, an MTSA policy directions report was prepared to provide background information and initial directions based on Phase 1A of the MTSA study. This report includes policy issues and updates necessary to reflect provincial policy direction and conformity. The policy directions report also outlines next steps in the Phase 1B of the MTSA study, which will prioritize MTSAs and incorporate broader considerations including local priorities, infrastructure assessments, and strategic opportunities. The results of Phase 1B and the policy directions will inform the regional official plan amendment that guides the development of MTSAs across the Region, delineating station area boundaries, and establishing minimum density targets. 

MTSA Policy Directions Report and Appendices (PDF)

Draft MTSA Policies in Proposed ROP Section 5.6 (PDF)

As part of the Phase 1A work for the Regional Major Transit Station Area study, the potential MTSAs have been reviewed through an analytical lens evaluation, sorted into typologies, and profiled with preliminary boundary delineations and existing densities. The Phase 1A report outlines this work and an emerging framework to inform the next phase in the study. The draft profiles provide a snapshot of the current conditions of each station, including preliminary boundary delineations and existing densities. The profiles are intended to frame a discussion on how each station will be planned for in the future.

Phase 1A Report

• Peel MTSA Study Phase 1A Report

MTSAs on Priority Transit Corridors

• Hurontario Light Rail Transit
• Kitchener GO Line
• 403 Bus Rapid Transit
• Clarkson GO Station

Other MTSAs

• Hurontario Light Rail Transit
• Milton GO
• Dundas Bus Rapid Transit
• Lakeshore Bus Rapid Transit
• Queen Street Bus Rapid Transit
• 403 Bus Rapid Transit
• 407 Bus Rapid Transit
• Other Transit Hubs

If you have any comments on the profiles or preliminary delineations, please contact us.

The Region of Peel held an Open house (PDF) on July 9, 2019 for the community to learn about the study. Attendees had the opportunity to review the location of potential MTSAs in the Region, speak to the study team, and participate in an interactive exercise about the factors that support successful transit-oriented communities.

From July 17th to July 31st, an online engagement survey and accessible form were open to those who could not attend the open house to provide their input. Comments gathered in person and online are being reviewed and considered to inform the MTSA Study

Review the open house display boards.