Transportation in Vaughan

The municipal airport primarily serves York Region, and offers flights to domestic and United States destinations.

In 2005, York Region Transit launched Viva, which operated in parts of Vaughan on Highway 7.

Most of its bus routes operate on main roads throughout Vaughan, which is laid out in a grid-like system.

However, a TTC fare is not charged on YRT buses entering Toronto to make connections at terminals.

Unlike regular YRT routes, Viva only stops at Vivastations, specially designed stops which incorporate a ticket vending machine and a ticket validator (fares are on a proof-of-payment basis to speed up boarding times), as well as a real-time "smart" display that notify passengers when the next vehicle is expected to depart.

Most Vivastations are blue, but several stops on Yonge Street have a unique bronze design referred to as "vivavintage" in order to better suit the historic areas, especially along Yonge Street in Thornhill, where space is short, and will be served by miniature "vivamicro" stations.

Viva bus lines operate using blue Van Hool and Novabus vehicles.

Unlike the case with TTC-operated buses, no extra fare is charged for travel into Vaughan.

Source: [2] There is also one TTC-contracted bus route operating within Vaughan, which serves Bathurst Street.

In terms of road systems, Vaughan is strongly influenced by its southerly neighbour, Toronto.

Highway 400 serves as a major expressway linking Toronto, Vaughan, and Northern Ontario.

Majority of the main routes are urban "county" roads maintained by York Region.

Cameras installed on on- and off-ramps of Highway 407 capture either the rear license plate number or transponder information from vehicles using the road.

Highway 407 has an arrangement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation requiring that all outstanding fees must be paid in order for drivers to renew their driving licenses.