Keep your bike out for Winter
Biking in winter is quickly becoming a good way to get around the city and stay in shape at the same time. In fact, an increasing number of people are commuting to work even during the coldest days of a Toronto winter.
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2009 Bicycle Friendly Business Awards
The City of Toronto has honored a number of businesses for their bicycle friendliness with the 2009 Bicycle Friendly Business Awards.
Find out more about this years’ award recipients.
2009 City of Toronto Cycling Study
The City of Toronto’s Cycling Infrastructure group recently announced the
results of a survey on cycling in Toronto.
Renew residential
permit parking on-line
The opportunity to renew your parking permits on-line has now passed.
This service will once again be available at the start of the next
permit parking renewal cycle.
New Pedestrian Priority intersection in Toronto
Pedestrians in Toronto are going to have another opportunity to
walk safely and freely in any direction across an intersection in the City. It’s called a Pedestrian Priority Phase or “Barnes Dance” and it’s being installed at Yonge Street and Bloor Street.
Easy access to non-emergency City services and information
Dialing
311 provides residents, businesses and visitors with to non-emergency City services, programs and information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Campaign to educate the public about the importance of not idling vehicles
The City of Toronto is launching a
campaign to educate the public about the importance of reducing unnecessary idling of vehicles.
Toronto Walking Strategy
The Toronto Walking Strategy was recently
adopted by Toronto City Council. Its goal is to make Toronto a great walking city.
Opening of a bicycle station in the re-developed Union Station
The City of Toronto is making commuting by bicycle safer and more convenient with the
opening of a bicycle station in the re-developed Union Station.
Parking Ticket Information
Here is the
review of parking ticket information for 2008 (PDF) including the number and type of parking ticket infractions.
Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS)
Transportation Services has installed more
accessible pedestrian signals to help the visually impaired as they cross City intersections.
New street name signs are here
The City of Toronto will begin to place new street name signs in the City as part of a plan to provide a high quality, coordinated and well designed public realm for both residents and visitors.
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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.
More red light cameras on city streets
The City is increasing the number of red light cameras on Toronto roads to improve safety in our communities.
More information.
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.
Improvements and construction projects
The City of Toronto undertakes many improvement projects each year, including the replacement or reconstruction of roads, sidewalks, watermains, sewers, and other infrastructure. View the list of
current improvement projects to find out which roads are affected. You can also find out about
major construction and assessment projects in which the public is invited to get involved.
Fines increased for Accessible parking in fire routes
Fines have been increased for three parking violations in the City – parking in spots designated for accessible parking, illegally parking along fire routes and parking near fire hydrants.
BizPaL - Online business permits and licences
BizPaL is a new, one-stop web-based service to help users quickly generate a list of permits and licences they need (from City, provincial and federal governments).
Visit BizPaL.
Temporary on-street parking permit available on-line
Provided space is available, a temporary on-street parking permit may now be purchased on-line by residents and their visitors to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program. Using this
on-line service, you will receive confirmation of the transaction and can print the permit yourself.
New Residential Front Yard and Boulevard Parking Regulation
A new by-law regarding front yard parking in the City of Toronto came into effect on April 16, 2007. Learn more
information about the program.
Municipal Road Damage Deposit
The rules have changed for building permits. If you request a building permit, you’ll need to pay a
Municipal Road Damage Deposit (PDF).
Transportation Services supports a Clean and Beautiful City
The City’s
Clean and Beautiful City is a program designed to keep public spaces free of litter, increase the number of beautiful gardens and trees on our streets, enhance public areas with hand-painted murals, and find ways to ensure streets and local architecture are the best they can be.
Collision clock
Collisions take place every day in Toronto. Tragically, many result in serious injuries and deaths on our roads. See a "
collision clock" (PDF) , created by Transportation Services, that outlines the frequency of these collisions.
Coordinated Street Furniture Program
The City of Toronto has an exciting opportunity to elevate the quality of its public space. The
Coordinated Street Furniture Program will make streetscapes more attractive and pedestrian friendly.
Whose job is it to fix?
When something is broken or damaged in the city, whom can you call to get it fixed? Here’s a handy guide to getting key services fixed in your
community (PDF) and
home (PDF).
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