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new concrete barriers are being installed on Shoreham! These have been painted by 44 talented local artists through a partnership with
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Richmond & Scarlett will get painted barriers as well this year to further enhance safety and our public realm!
Data collected following the installation of cycle tracks on Bloor St (Avenue Rd to Shaw St in 2016, and Shaw St to Runnymede Rd in 2020) revealed lower driving volumes, higher cycling volumes, and overall positive economic impacts. (1/3)
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cement curbs have been installed along parts of the new University
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route. This further separates people riding bikes from motor vehicles
Cement curbs have been installed on parts of Woodbine, Richmond, Bloor W and River with more routes planned
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The Beltline Trail entrance at Moore Avenue will reopen on November 25, following improvements to create a safer and more accessible route for people walking, cycling and using mobility aids. (1/2)
Toronto is a cycling city: a 2019 survey found 70% of Torontonians ride bikes, increasingly for everyday trips, which is an increase compared to 54% in 2009 & 48% in 1999. Visit to learn more about Toronto's bikeways, cycling safety & education.
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As part of the Cycling Network Plan's mandate to Renew existing cycling routes to improve safety, the College St bike lanes are in the process of being upgraded to cycle tracks (elevated from Manning Ave to Spadina Ave, and at grade with curbs from Spadina Ave to Bay St). (1/2)
A bioretention planter has been constructed at the NW corner of Dundas St E and Hiltz Ave between the cycle track and motor vehicle travel lane. The plantings include Catmint, Prairie Dropseed, Fragrant Sumac and Dwarf Japanese Yew, which are native and durable. (1/2)
The City will install artistic curb extensions on Bloor St W in the upcoming weeks at the intersections of Gladstone Ave, Concord Ave (north and south sides), Pauline Ave, Brock Ave, Margueretta St (north and south sides) & Emerson Ave. See artistic rendering for visualization:
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University Ave from Bloor to Adelaide is getting cycle tracks! Most markings and bollards are in place but some work is still planned for this week to finish. This is part of the
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acceleration plan
The City is proposing changes to the design of several streets in Kensington Market, including Augusta St, Kensington Ave, St. Andrew St, and sections of Baldwin St and Nassau St, with the goal of improving safety and making the area more pedestrian-friendly. (1/3)
Leading Bike Intervals (LBI) allow people cycling to proceed through an intersection before motorists receive a green signal. LBI enhances the visibility of people cycling in the intersection and reinforces their right-of-way over turning vehicles.📸by Elsa Hashemi (1/3)
The entire length of Bloor St, Danforth Ave and Kingston Rd is identified as a Major City-wide Cycling Route in the Cycling Network Plan, and is planned to have safe and protected bikeways connecting the city from west to east. (1/4)
In 2022, Toronto added approximately 20 km and upgraded 20 km of bikeways to the cycling network. This includes cycle track extensions, safety and accessibility upgrades at intersections, and adding cycling connections to prioritize space for people cycling and walking. (1/2)
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will begin installing the 4.5km Bloor Bikeway Extension beginning Aug 4. Providing a continuous
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connection to Runnymede. The installation will take place in phases:
Phase 1: Shaw to Dundas
Phase 2: Dundas to Runnymede
More info:
The City is planning state-of-good-repair work on Millwood Rd, Pape Ave and Donlands Ave due to the poor condition of the roads. This provides an opportunity to redesign the intersections of Millwood Rd and Overlea Rd, Pape ave and Donlands Ave, and the Leaside Bridge. (1/3)
Temporary cycle tracks were installed on University Ave/Queens Park from Bloor St W to Adelaide St W in 2020 as an
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route. Before and after data showed a 137% increase in cycling volumes on a daily weekday average on this corridor. (1/2)
Cycle tracks with physical separation (curbs & bollards) have been installed on Davenport Rd from Bay St to Yonge St, which help reduce conflict with motor vehicles, lower the risk of dooring from parked cars, & provide a safer experience for people traveling in the area. (1/2)
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Bloor St E installation is now complete! The existing bike lanes between Sherbourne St and Castle Frank Rd have been widened, and curbs and bollards are now installed along this corridor to increase comfort and safety for people cycling.
Cycling upgrades on Dundas St E between Greenwood Ave and Alton Ave are nearly complete! People cycling EB are separated from motor vehicle traffic by concrete curbs and on-street parking. Other improvements include a bioretention planter at the NW corner of Hiltz Ave... (1/2)
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drivers remember to leave a 1 metre safe passing distance when passing cyclists. If it is unsafe to pass wait behind the cyclists until the pass can be done safely.
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The City of Toronto is proposing changes on Gerrard St E between Sherbourne St and Parliament St, as part of scheduled 2023 road reconstruction, with opportunities to make upgrades further east to Blackburn St as part of ongoing Regent Park redevelopment. (1/3)
In consultation with the community, the City is identifying changes to Parkside Drive, from Keele Subway Station to the Martin Goodman Trail, to improve safety and mobility on the corridor with a focus on pedestrians, people cycling and other vulnerable road users. (1/2)
As part of ActiveTO, next week temporary changes will be introduced to Bloor b/w Sherbourne and Castle Frank. Changes will include widening of the bike lanes, adding physical separation where possible, and traffic lane reconfiguration.
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The installation of Phase 1 of the Bloor Street West Complete Street Extension is scheduled to begin the week of August 21 between Runnymede Rd and Aberfoyle Cres. Changes to Bloor St W will be made with materials such as bollards, roadway paint, planters, and signage. (1/2)
Bike lanes on Davenport Rd have been upgraded to cycle tracks from Bedford Rd to Avenue Rd, with curbs and bollards added to provide physical separation. Upgrades will continue east to Bay St this fall, with Bedford Rd to Dupont St to be completed in 2023.
Starting June 12, Destination Danforth Complete Street will be extended from Dawes Rd to Victoria Park Ave. The design includes cycle tracks, on-street parking/loading where possible, low walls and planters from Sibley Ave to Thyra Ave, and curb extensions at key locations. (1/3)
Good morning, Toronto! People biking the Yonge Street cycle tracks recently may have noticed artistic curb extensions along the route. These additions not only beautify the street, but improve pedestrian safety at key intersections. 📸: Upper Canada Road Services Inc (2nd photo)
Work is progressing on Argyle St just east of Ossington Ave, where permanent curb islands with metal bollards are being installed to provide separation between people cycling EB in the contra-flow bike lane and WB motorists turning left or right.
Bicycle signals were activated at intersections along the north side of Adelaide St (incl. University Ave, Peter St and Spadina Ave), with more to be added during cycle track relocation. People cycling and driving should obey their specific signal phasing.
A traffic signal has been added on Parkside Dr north of The Queensway, which includes a bicycle signal to facilitate safe crossings for people cycling on the High Park Trail. (1/2)
Shaw Street, one of Toronto's most popular north-south cycling routes, was made even more bike-friendly in 2020 with the addition of the following safety improvements: directional changes of motor vehicle traffic flow to reduce non-local traffic, installation of a... (1/3)
Recent improvements on Palmerston Blvd between Bloor St W and College St include contra-flow bike lanes and shared lane markings, one-way street conversions to reduce cut-through traffic, new bike signal heads at some intersections, and zebra markings at multiple locations. (1/2)
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as part of
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a 2.3km cycle track was installed on University from Bloor to Adelaide. Curb separation is currently being installed
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For more info:
Construction is underway on the new Douro St-Wellington St two-way bikeway between King St W and Blue Jays Way! Signage and bicycle signals will be added along the route before it is completed. For more information about this project, please visit .
Existing bikeways on College St will be upgraded to cycle tracks (elevated from Manning Ave to Spadina Ave and at-grade with separation from Spadina Ave to Bay St), which will reduce the risk of dooring and collisions, and improve the cycling experience. See link for details. 👇
Have you ridden the
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cycle tracks on Bayview between River and Rosedale Valley?
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is installing an extension (River and Mill). Today needed adjustments to the east side will be made to the existing section. Please use the Don Trails or other routes.
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A new cycling trail has been constructed north of Parliament Square Park to connect the two-way bikeway on The Esplanade and Mill St. Shark teeth markings remind people cycling to yield to pedestrians at the Parliament St and Berkeley St crossings. (1/2)
Road safety improvements are proposed for people travelling along Overlea Blvd at the Don Mills Rd/Gateway Blvd intersection, Overlea Bridge and west of the bridge to Thorncliffe Park Dr, and the Overlea Blvd/Thorncliffe Park Dr intersection. (1/3)
Cycle tracks and vehicle lanes on Bloor St W between Spadina Ave and Avenue Rd will reopen for the winter construction shut-down period starting Dec 15 at 7 p.m. The final phase of work will resume in Spring 2024, which includes reconstruction of the north side...(1/2)
The City is hiring a Transportation Engineer on the Cycling and Pedestrian Projects team. Duties include leading quick build and civil reconstruction projects, and managing the integrated design and delivery of new sidewalks and bikeways. Apply by Nov 17.
Safety improvements continue at the River St/Shuter St intersection, where concrete curbs have been added to provide separation between people cycling and driving. Right turns on red are prohibited for EB drivers, while people cycling EB should follow the bicycle signal. (1/3)
A cycling-only block has been installed on Havelock St between Dewson St and Sylvan Ave, which features designated bicycle lanes, decorative curb extensions (which pays homage to the nearby former site of Garrison Creek), and a
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station. (1/2)
The next Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting will take place on June 5 at 9:30 a.m. City staff will recommend that City Council authorize the installation of bikeways on several streets, including Bloor St W, Sheppard Ave E, Gerrard St E and Gladstone Ave. (1/2)
Phase One of the East Don Trail implementation is ongoing between the Forks of the Don and Bermondsey Rd, with the recent installation of a corten steel pedestrian-cycle bridge over the Metrolinx rail corridor near the Bermondsey Transfer Station. (1/3) 📸: Lucky One Projects
Have you noticed the changes at Bloor St W and Keele/Parkside? Ped walk times have increased, bike signals have been added, and eastbound drivers turning right have their own signal and should turn only when it's green, so they don't overlap with people cycling.
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The
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is planning to add and upgrade bikeways, including cycle tracks, bike lanes, neighbourhood routes, and multi-use trails, to the cycling network from 2025 to 2027. Learn more and get involved in person or online:
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Good morning, Toronto! Cycle track installation on Danforth Ave from Dawes Rd to Victoria Park Ave continues this week, with physical protection to be added in the painted buffers to provide safe cycling for all ages and abilities. Visit for more info.
Cycling, pedestrian, & road safety upgrades are planned on Bartlett Ave/Havelock St/Gladstone Ave from Davenport Rd to College St, & sections of Bloor St & Lindsey Ave, including contra-flow lanes, traffic signals & modified vehicle travel directions along a 3.5 km route. (1/3)
A bikeway connection is proposed over the Allen Road Expressway to close the gap between the York Beltline Trail and Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, and connect to the existing Marlee Ave bikeway and future eglintonTOday Complete Street project. (1/3)
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In 2020, the University Avenue-Queen's Park cycle tracks were installed between Bloor St and Adelaide St, and were extended to 50 m south of King St W in 2021. The cycle tracks have been further extended to 150 m south of Wellington St, with concrete curbs added for separation.
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new
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route on Bayview from River ramp at Gerrard to Rosedale Valley. Route includes a shared pedestrian path on the SB side and one way bike lanes on each side in the direction of travel. This facility will be getting concrete curb separation
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Starting on May 21 (weather permitting), Phase 2 of the Bloor Street West Complete Street Extension will take place from Aberfoyle Cres to Resurrection Rd, and will include road safety improvements, cycle track installation and public realm upgrades. (1/2)
Introducing Toronto's 1st protected intersection at Evelyn Wiggins/Murray Ross/Columbia! The design aims to increase safety for all by increasing visibility of people cycling/walking to drivers, decreasing pedestrian crossing distances, & reducing speed of turning vehicles. (1/9)
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priority bike routes have been salted in anticipation of snow this evening. Leave extra time and ride safely when cycling in the snow.
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Concrete curbs were added to the cycle tracks on Willowdale Ave, from Empress Ave to Maplehurst Ave, as protection for people cycling from motor vehicles. These bikeways are an extension of the existing cycle tracks on Willowdale Ave between Bishop Ave and Empress Ave. (1/2)
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a new wide buffer has been added to the Runnymede bike lane between St Clair and Dundas. This is a short-term enhancement as part of our road safety plan to upgrade our existing cycling network. Photos below are before and after.
Phase 1 of the Bloor Street West Complete Street Extension continues this month, with ongoing signage installation and adjustments from Runnymede Rd to Aberfoyle Cres. Thirteen ZICLA platforms will be installed at bus stops, accessible loading and commercial loading zones. (1/2)
A new multi-use trail on Bayview Ave between Mill St and River St is being installed and the road is closed to all users.
Check out the progress photos courtesy of
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and
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ZICLA platforms are being added in the cycle tracks to the
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Midtown Complete Streets Pilot on Yonge St. These platforms keep bikeways protected and curbside for people cycling, while also serving as an accessible loading zone with direct and level access to the curb.
Bicycle signal heads were added at Wellington/Douro and Strachan Ave, which give people cycling a head start over motorists entering the intersection. On Sept 6 and 7, the City will resume installation of cycling facilities on Douro St between King St and Strachan Ave. (1/2)
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check out the new Bicycle Safety Campaign that aims to help educate both drivers and cyclists. Look for these on transit shelters, the back of buses, and local newspapers!
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Curbs & bollards are in place in the two-way cycle track on Mill St. Experience the completed Esplanade & Mill Street Connection on Nov 14 at 12pm with
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. Meet at SW corner of Berkeley & The Esplanade to learn about the upgrades & cycle this protected corridor.
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a new
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bikeway was installed on Bloor from Avenue to Sherbourne. This 1.45km cycle track connects to existing
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lanes on both the west and east sides.
More info on ActiveTO:
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Sumach St from Shuter to King is now home to the newest contraflow bike lane in Toronto. This route connects to existing facilities on both Shuter and Cherry
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A new bikeway is proposed along Portland St and Dan Leckie Way that provides a safe cycling connection between Queen St W and Queens Quay W, while including traffic calming measures and reducing neighbourhood traffic infiltration. (1/2)
West Parkdale Cycling Connections proposes to connect a gap in the cycling network from The Queensway to Brock St and improve cycling access to destinations like High Park, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, retail, transit, and schools for people of all ages and abilities. (1/3)
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work has started on the Bloor West Extension connecting from Shaw to Runnymede. Please be patient as crews work to deliver this new bikeway project. Weather permitting most of the paint should be done in 2 weeks and barriers soon after
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Concrete curbs & bollards are being added to the cycle tracks on The Esplanade just west of Berkeley St/Hahn Pl. This protective barrier will extend west to Lower Sherbourne St, & will also be added in the cycle tracks on Mill Street. Visit for more info.
The City of Toronto is working to make travel on Eglinton Ave safer, more inviting, and attractive. eglintonTOday Complete Street proposes to implement complete street features, including bikeways and public realm upgrades on Eglinton Ave from Keele St to Mount Pleasant Rd. (1/3)
On June 14, City Council approved the installation of 8.6 km of bikeways on Bloor St W, Gladstone Ave, Sheppard Ave E, Superior Ave, and several streets in Cabbagetown, in addition to upgrades to sections of the Dundas St E bikeways.
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Wide sidewalks, separated bikeways, added green spaces and enhanced bus stops are proposed under the Millwood Road Safety Improvements project. Visit the project page to learn more and register for the virtual public meeting on Feb 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
A contra-flow bike lane has been added on Gladstone Ave from Lindsey Ave to College St, along with a bicycle signal at the intersection of Gladstone Ave and College St. These changes are part of the Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections project... (1/2)
Upgrades to the Woodbine Ave bikeways north of Danforth Ave to Cosburn Ave include concrete curbs as physical separation. People cycling on this route can connect to Taylor Creek Trail and Dawes Rd by following the recently-installed wayfinding signage and shared lane markings.
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drivers when approaching an intersection with a solid line cycle lane you must wait until the cycle lane is clear and you can fully complete your turn.
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cyclists have the right of way and drivers must yield
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The City is proposing a bikeway route that will connect the Thorncliffe Park Neighborhood to bikeways on Cosburn Ave and the Bloor-Danforth corridor via the Leaside Bridge, which is expected to be delivered in 2024 as part of the Millwood Road Safety improvements project. (1/3)
The 2020
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Huntingwood Dr bike lanes were upgraded in 2021 to add parking spaces & protection for people cycling. Since then, cycling volumes have increased without impacts to motor vehicle travel times. Council voted to make the bikeways permanent in Dec 2021. (1/3)
The Cabbagetown Cycling Connections project proposes: contra-flow bike lanes on Sumach St, Sackville St, and parts of Winchester St and Ontario St; traffic diversion techniques on Sumach St and Sackville St, and a trail connection between River St and Riverdale Park West. (1/2)
Transportation Services is hiring seven staff, including a temporary Senior Project Manager in the Cycling and Pedestrian Projects unit, to plan, design and deliver quick build and civil construction capital projects in Toronto. Apply by March 18.
Phase 2 of The Esplanade and Mill Street Connection begins next week! Road safety upgrades from Lower Sherbourne St to Lower Jarvis St include new painted crosswalks, speed limits reduced from 40 km to 30 km, new bus platform west of Lower Sherbourne St, parking removals...(1/2)
Today is the 11th anniversary of the Sherbourne St cycle tracks! On June 10, 2013, the City officially opened its first cycle track between Bloor St E and King St E, which was previously a bike lane and was upgraded as part of road resurfacing and reconstruction projects. (1/3)
Proposed cycle tracks on The Queensway between Humber River & Burma Dr will connect to existing bikeways on this road, and on Stephen Dr that lead to the Humber River Trail. Learn more about these proposed upgrades in 2023 & provide your input by Dec 21
The City of Toronto is committed to making it easier to choose cycling. Beginning Oct 17, a two-way cycle track and new bike signals will be installed on the south side of The Esplanade & Mill Street from Lower Sherbourne Street to Bayview Avenue. (1/3)
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video on how road users are to use a solid white line leading up to the intersection. Vehicles must yield to cyclists in the bike lane and only complete the turn when it is safe
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Road safety improvements continue on Davenport Rd, as bike lanes from Avenue Rd to Belmont St will be upgraded to cycle tracks with curbs and posts added in the painted buffer, where feasible. Upgrades to cycle tracks were completed from Bedford Rd to Avenue Rd last week. (1/2)
Work has begun on Bayview to widen the east side bike lane. The east side will be transformed to a two-way multi-use trail and will continue south of River Street to Corktown Commons.
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Road reconstruction has begun on Bloor St W between Avenue Rd and Spadina Ave, including the installation of raised cycle tracks, the construction of a protected intersection at Bloor St W and St. George St, and green infrastructure improvements. (1/2)
The installation was made permanent by City Council in December 2021. In Spring 2022, the cycle tracks were extended from Adelaide St W to King St W, with concrete curbs and bollards recently added to provide physical separation between people cycling and driving. (2/2)
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that Toronto's 80 km of cycle tracks are maintained using a compact vacuum sweeper? At 1.3 m wide, the sweeper uses multiple brushes and a pressure washer to clear debris from cycle tracks that are separated from motor vehicle traffic by curbs, planters or barriers. (1/2)
The ActiveTO Complete Street on Yonge St b/w Bloor and Davisville will begin installation on Sunday night. The pilot will support businesses by expanding patio areas, improving comfort for ped., and providing a protected bike lane along the Line 1 subway.
The City is proposing road safety improvements in Cabbagetown, including new contra-flow bike lanes on Sumach St, Sackville St, and parts of Winchester St and Ontario St, and options to change the direction of motor vehicle travel on parts of Sumach St and Sackville St. (1/3)
Installation of contraflow bike lanes and motor vehicle traffic changes on Palmerston Boulevard b/w Bloor St and College St and Lennox Street b/w Palmerston Blvd and Bathurst St are set to begin this week. Learn more at the project website:
Just when you thought the Shaw Street neighbourhood cycling and safety upgrade project couldn't get better... new planters are being installed today. Please be respectful of staff working to install these beautiful (but heavy) planters.
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Thanks to comments from local residents, the City has adjusted the placement of traffic signals at Parliament St and Mill St to ensure drivers comply with the left turn signal. This makes it safer for pedestrians and people cycling who cross Parliament St on the south side. (1/2)
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that there are about 6,000 bike detector symbol locations in Toronto? This indicates where people cycling should wait at the intersection to be detected by the traffic signal. Please call, tweet or email
@311Toronto
if you encounter problems with detection at any location.
In 2022, several km of multi-use trails were completed, including on Keele St near Finch Ave W and Sheppard Ave W, New Cherry St from Commissioners St to Polson St, Woodfield Rd connecting to the Lake Shore Blvd Trail, and Murray Ross Pkwy from Steeles Ave W to Shoreham Dr. (1/2)