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- Kristen Duever -
Cities that remain competitive in today’s economy are those that invest strategically in mobility. For London, strengthening transit connections between where people live, work, and study is essential to sustaining growth and attracting investment. Recognizing this, the London Chamber of Commerce has expressed its support for the City of London’s request for provincial funding for the North Rapid Transit Corridor.
From a business perspective, this project is not simply a transit investment — it is economic infrastructure.
Employers across all sectors depend on efficient, reliable transportation to connect workers with jobs, students with education, and customers with services. As London’s population and employment base continue to grow, congestion and limited mobility increasingly challenge productivity, recruitment, and workforce participation.
The proposed North Rapid Transit Corridor, connecting Downtown London to the Transit Village and Mobility Hub at Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street, directly addresses these challenges. This corridor serves a rapidly growing area of the city, linking major employment centres, post-secondary institutions, and emerging residential communities.
Importantly, this is a project that is ready to proceed. London’s existing rapid transit investments are already delivering measurable benefits, and the North Corridor has been identified as the city’s highest-priority and highest-ridership route. Provincial investment would build on that momentum and deliver meaningful returns for residents and employers alike.
For the business community, the benefits are tangible. Improved transit access expands the labour pool by making it easier for people to get to work reliably and affordably. It supports housing growth by enabling higher-density development along transit corridors. It reduces congestion on local roads, improving the movement of goods and services. And it aligns with Ontario’s climate objectives by encouraging more sustainable transportation choices.
Just as importantly, investments like the North Rapid Transit Corridor signal confidence in London’s future. They demonstrate that the Province recognizes the city’s role as a regional economic driver and is prepared to support the infrastructure needed to sustain that growth.
The London Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the City of London’s request for provincial funding and urges the Province of Ontario to partner with the municipality by advancing this project as part of the 2026 Ontario Budget.
Strategic transit investment is not about moving buses or building corridors — it’s about enabling people, supporting employers, and positioning London for long-term economic success. The North Rapid Transit Corridor is a smart, timely investment that will help ensure our city continues to thrive.
