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Transportation Services: About the Division

Transportation Services is responsible for creating and maintaining liveable streets for all Toronto residents. The division looks after:
  • road and sidewalk maintenance
  • street cleaning
  • snow clearing and road salting
  • permits for on-street parking, construction and street events
  • traffic signs and pavement markings
  • traffic signals and traffic safety
  • red light camera operations
  • construction planning and policies
  • pedestrian and cycling programs
  • installing street furniture
  • developing public spaces

Fast facts

  • 5,600 km of roads
  • 7,945 km of sidewalks
  • 600 bridges and culverts
  • 504 pedestrian crosswalks
  • 2,184 traffic signals
  • 399 flashing beacons
  • 4,100 bus shelters
  • 1,000,000 signs
  • 100,000 permits issued annually
  • 112 km of bike lanes
  • 168 km of bike trails
  • 138 km of bike routes
  • 9,000 pieces of street furniture

Mission Statement
Transportation Services is the City division responsible for all aspects of Toronto’s transportation network from streets, bridges, traffic and street signs and traffic signals to sidewalks and street furniture. We strive to be leaders in Toronto and the world through environmental, social and economically far-sighted, day-to-day work and special initiatives that are delivered by 1,200 experienced and creative staff.

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