What are Network Alternatives?

To test transit, active transportation and road improvements, three network alternatives have been developed which represent thematic bundles of potential improvement projects.

Each alternative will be tested and evaluated to identify the highest-performing projects. These will be carried forward to the draft preferred network, which will be the TMP’s recommended future transportation network for Markham.

The preferred network could be based on projects from any combination of the three alternatives below – alternatives are used to group projects for testing purposes only!

Overview of Network Alternatives

A high-level overview of all three network alternatives is provided below. You can find more detailed information about the alternatives by reviewing each of the transit, active transportation and road alternative maps further down this page.

Baseline Comparison.

Includes all planned and approved Markham projects, as well as non-City projects that are likely committed (budgeted within 10 years).

Focuses on neighbourhood level improvements:

  • Improved transit frequencies
  • Shorter distance trips
  • Micromobility
  • Road safety

Focuses on travel and growth along corridors:

  • More transit in dedicated lanes
  • First/last kilometre access solutions
  • Travel demand management

Once you've reviewed the alternatives for each category below, let us know:

  • Do you agree with the proposed priority networks?
  • Are there other improvements that should be considered a priority?
  • Do the proposed networks support your daily travel needs within and to/from Markham?

Transit Alternatives

Click on a map to open a larger version in a new tab.
Click on the arrows on the left or right of the map to scroll through the three alternatives. Note that the alternatives will automatically advance every 10 seconds.

Enter your thoughts about the Transit Alternatives below:
  • Do you agree with the proposed priority networks?
  • Are there other improvements that should be considered a priority?
  • Do the proposed networks support your daily travel needs within and to/from Markham?

Active Transportation Alternatives

Click on a map to open a larger version in a new tab.
Click on the arrows on the left or right of the map to scroll through the three alternatives. Note that the alternatives will automatically advance every 10 seconds.

Enter your thoughts about the Active Transportation Alternatives below:
  • Do you agree with the proposed priority networks?
  • Are there other improvements that should be considered a priority?
  • Do the proposed networks support your daily travel needs within and to/from Markham?

Road Alternatives

Click on a map to open a larger version in a new tab.
Click on the arrows on the left or right of the map to scroll through the three alternatives. Note that the alternatives will automatically advance every 10 seconds.

Enter your thoughts about the Road Alternatives below:
  • Do you agree with the proposed priority networks?
  • Are there other improvements that should be considered a priority?
  • Do the proposed networks support your daily travel needs within and to/from Markham?