2012 Community Street Event Guidelines
Transportation Services has developed a
'how-to' guide for the planning of street events. The guide is a streamlined online tool designed to make the process more user-friendly, and build neighbourhood interest in pedestrian streets and events.
Toronto Wayfinding Public Information Meeting
Public learns about
wayfinding at public meeting.
Website helps residents, visitors navigate city roads
The City of Toronto has a website that makes it easier for motorists to
find their way around City streets.
Mark your calendar now to Clean Toronto Together!
We encourage Torontonians to pitch in to help reduce litter. For more information on the
city's clean up Toronto events or go to
toronto.ca/litter/,
toronto.ca/transportation/ or via
311.
Kids Can – Clean Toronto Together School Contest
To register:
Development of City Wayfinding Strategy
Wayfinding is a navigation tool that provides clear, accessible, appropriate, and useful information about a place.
Street Allowance Rental - renewal online
You may now
renew your City of Toronto street allowance rental on-line. Please note
that, at present, the service is limited to renewing existing permits
only.
Pedometer Newsletter
The City of Toronto recently launched an online newsletter focussing on issues related to pedestrians, walking, and the City's public realm. To read the first issue and subscribe, please visit the
Pedometer.
Transportation Services working hard to keep traffic moving
With the City growing and more cars on our streets, traffic congestion is a major challenge in our community. Learn more about how the city balances the needs of all road users.
Overnight on-street parking permits now available
The City has just made it possible for residents to acquire an overnight on-street parking permit for their guests. Learn more
about the permits and how to get one.
Self-guided Walking Tours
The City has developed a
new website that offers self-guided walking tours.
Renew residential
permit parking on-line
If your City of Toronto residential parking permit is due for renewal,
all you need is your permit number or license plate, and a credit
card to
renew
on-line for one or two terms.
Graffiti Management Strategy
Transportation Services, Public Realm Section, is beginning the development of a City-wide strategy regarding graffiti management and enforcement. This strategy should ultimately result in a more efficient and coordinated approach to the existing programs currently being applied in several City departments, agencies, boards and commissions, and private corporations.
More information on the
city's graffiti management program.
311 offers convenience of online service requests
Requesting a City service or reporting a problem is easy to do online. 311 Self-Service allows you to report City street-related issues such as potholes, road or sidewalk damage, missing/damaged street signs or pavement markings, and more. You can also track the status of your service request online. Visit
toronto.ca/311.
Construction Standards for Roads
The city's current and archived road construction standards and drawings are now available
on-line and maintained by the Standards, Policies & Quality Assurance (SPQA) unit of Technical Services.
Help shape the future of electric vehicles
The City of Toronto is investigating ways to fit electric vehicles (EV) into its sustainable transportation plan with the goal of proposing an EV strategy to City Council in 2011.
Share your thoughts on things we should consider and
learn more on our efforts to date.
Parking for buses in Toronto
The City of Toronto has identified several parking spaces that can be used by buses in the downtown core, surrounding central business district and Portlands areas. Learn more about the
information and maps.
Motorcycles and Scooters permitted access to City’s High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes
Motorcycles and scooters (but not motor assisted bicycles)
can now access the City’s HOV lanes. This change is expected to improve the safety for these motorists.
Learn more.
Changes to Watch Your Speed Program
The
Watch Your Speed program uses large signs to show motorists the speed their vehicles are travelling and to get them to slow down. The program is being expanded by the City of Toronto.
Traffic and safety summary data:
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