This environmental assessment has been completed. The following information is provided for archival purposes.

The St. Clair Avenue West Transit Improvements is now entering the next phase. For more up-to-date details on this project, see: St. Clair Transit Today

Urban Design Summary September 2004 (PDF)
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Environmental Study Report Completed
Comment period ends January 5, 2005.

• Notice of Study Completion (PDF)
• Environmental Study Report (ESR)

Socio-Economic Assessment Report (Draft)
As part of the extensive environmental assessment of the St. Clair West community, a comprehensive report has been prepared. The report looks at the social and economic conditions of St. Clair Avenue West, including local businesses. Find out more about this important study:

Socio-Economic Assessment Report (PDF)

Appendices (PDF)

Staff report
The City has released its staff report (PDF) on the project which will be considered at a joint Planning and Transportation and Works Committees and Toronto Transit Commission on September 13, 2004.

Newsletter No. 4 - Get the latest on the project.

This study has been undertaken in accordance with the requirements for Schedule C projects under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. The first public notices (PDF) were issued in local newspapers in August and September 2003

Preferred Alternative: Aerial view from St. Clair Ave. W. looking east towards Earlscourt Rd.	Preferred Alternative: Aerial view from St. Clair Ave. W. looking east towards Avenue Rd.
Preferred Alternative: Aerial view from St. Clair Ave. W. looking east towards Dufferin Street

Study Design
The Study Design (PDF) document outlines the approach, work plan and schedule for the work to be completed for the Class EA study. The document also identifies responsibilities for the various aspects of the study. The revised problem statement (PDF) describes the problem being addressed by the study.

The Study Area
The streetcar tracks on St. Clair Avenue West are in poor condition and must be replaced. The track and trackbed replacement is urgently needed and will be reconstructed in 2005 along with portions of the roadway. This work entails the complete excavation and rebuilding of the tracks and trackbed and, as such, provides the opportunity to modify or enhance the streetcar right-of-way and the passenger platforms. Since the track replacement is expected to last up to 30 years and represents an investment of over $22 million in transit infrastructure, the City and TTC wanted to work with the community on the plans for a current and long term solution.

The 512 St. Clair streetcar service
St. Clair Ave. West is serviced by the 512 St. Clair streetcar. Learn more about the streetcar service and the history of streetcars on St. Clair Ave. West.

Study area description
The Primary Study Area is from Yonge Street (St. Clair Station) to Gunns Road (west of Keele Street) and south to Davenport Road. The northern boundary must still be defined but includes the residential neighbourhoods for several blocks north of St. Clair Avenue. The Secondary Study Area will be used to assess effects beyond the Primary Study Area, such as available road capacity on parallel roadways as far north as Eglinton Avenue and south to Bloor Street.

What is the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process?
The Class EA process provides a decision-making framework under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, which applies to public and private sector agencies before undertaking common road and transit infrastructure projects. It sets out a process that must be followed and includes identifying the problem, alternative solutions and designs, the analysis and evaluation of the alternatives and their impacts, public participation, and study documentation. The key features of the Class EA process for various project types (schedules) are shown below. This study is being completed under Schedule C.

The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (June 2000) provides a detailed explanation of the Class EA process and the classification of projects within the Class EA schedules. Copies of this document have been placed for in-library viewing at the following libraries (reference desks):

Deer Park Library, 40 St. Clair Ave. East

Dufferin/St. Clair Library, 1625 Dufferin Street

Wychwood Library, 1431 Bathurst Street

City of Toronto Official Plan
The City of Toronto Official Plan provides the vision for Toronto for the next 30 years. Since the new street-car tracks on St. Clair Avenue will be in place for the life of the Plan, it is important to use the Official Plan to guide the planning and design of the street-car line and St. Clair Avenue itself.

How can I get involved?
Public consultation is an important element of all EA studies. An extensive program of consultations with stakeholder and community groups was undertaken in parallel with technical work and general public meetings throughout the process. Details on the dates and locations of these meetings were published in local newspapers and on this Web site in advance of the public meetings.

Any individual or group can have their names placed on the study mailing list. Notifications will be sent by mail to all those on the study mailing list.