The City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) invite residents to learn more and provide feedback on the opportunities to prioritize transit along 7.1 km of Dufferin Street, from Eglinton Avenue West to King Street West.
Tens of thousands of people rely on buses along this key route every day but traffic congestion slows service down. Priority bus lanes are being considered to help reduce delays and improve reliability.
On weekdays, the 29/929 Dufferin buses serve over 40,000 transit riders. Buses on Dufferin Street take 65 per cent longer than the average vehicle travel time and only 55 per cent of buses arrive on time. Priority bus lanes would improve the speed and reliability of transit service and help meet the city’s evolving transportation needs. As Toronto grows, updating roadway designs can help meet the city’s evolving transportation needs, including during major events such as FIFA World Cup 26™ (FWC26).
RapidTO: Dufferin is proposed along Dufferin Street from Eglinton Avenue West to King Street West 
The City of Toronto (City) and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) invite residents to learn more and provide feedback on RapidTO: Dufferin Street. Public opinion, along with technical and policy considerations, will be used to inform staff recommendations and decisions made by City Council.
Provide feedback by attending a public event, via the survey, by email or phone. The same information will be presented at each public event.
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Take the survey by May 26 to provide your feedback on the proposed design.
The Virtual Public Meeting will include a presentation followed by a question and answer period.
May 13, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
To join by phone (audio only) call 416-915-6530 and enter access code 2336 002 8974 and meeting password: rapidtodufferin
The Webex meeting platform supports the use of screen readers and includes several accessibility features. If you require other accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact us at 416-396-5785 or RapidTODufferin@toronto.ca as early as possible.
The Public Drop-In Events will provide an opportunity to view project information panels and speak with members of the project team one-on-one.
May 15, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Stella Maris Catholic School, 31 Ascot Avenue, Gymnasium
May 20, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Mary Catholic Academy, 66 Dufferin Park Avenue, Cafeteria
*Portuguese-speaking interpreters will be present at the public drop-in events.
Venues are wheelchair-accessible. If you require other accommodation, please contact us at 416-396-5785 or RapidTODufferin@toronto.ca as early as possible.
A virtual public meeting will be held for persons with residential permit parking in Areas 2 and 3K in the area nearby Dufferin Street between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West.
May 12, 2025
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
To join by phone (audio only) call 416-915-6530 and enter access code 2343 660 0341 and meeting password: rapidtodufferin
The Webex meeting platform supports the use of screen readers and includes several accessibility features. If you require other accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact us at 416-396-5785 or RapidTODufferin@toronto.ca as early as possible.
Priority bus lanes are being considered in the northbound and southbound curb lanes using new signage, red paint and pavement markings.
Key features:
Between Eglinton Avenue West and St. Clair Avenue West, the proposed design includes one curbside lane converted into a priority bus lane in each direction.
The proposed design considers the following changes to parking:
There are currently turn restrictions in place at St. Clair Avenue West. The proposed design considers the following changes to turning and intersection signals:
Between St. Clair Avenue West and Bloor Street West, the proposed design for includes one curbside lane converted into a priority bus lane in each direction.
The proposed design considers the following changes to parking:
There are currently turn restrictions in place at Davenport Road, Dupont Street and Bloor Street West. The proposed design considers the following changes to turning and intersection signals:
Between Bloor Street West and Queen Street West, the proposed design for Dufferin Street includes one curbside lane converted into a priority bus lane in each direction.
The proposed design considers the following changes to parking:
The proposed design considers the following changes to turning and intersection signals:
Between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West, the proposed design for Dufferin Street includes one curbside lane converted into a priority bus lane in each direction.
The proposed design considers the following changes to parking:
Currently, during peak times, permit parking in Area 2 and Area 3K are at approximately 80 – 85 per cent utilization. Alternative parking is being studied for impacted permit parking holders in Areas 2 and 3K.
The proposed design considers the following changes to turning and intersection signals:
Between Queen Street West and King Street West the proposed design for Dufferin Street includes one curbside lane converted into a priority bus lane in each direction. Between Thornburn Avenue and Springhurst Avenue, the proposed design for Dufferin Street includes one centre lane converted into a priority transit lane for streetcar storage.
The proposed design considers the following changes to parking:
The proposed design considers the following changes to turning and intersection signals:
Subject to City Council approval, installation would begin in fall 2025, ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™ in summer 2026. If approved for installation, monitoring would be undertaken pre- and post-FIFA to ensure traffic keeps moving. The City and TTC would make adjustments based on data collection and monitoring, along with public feedback.
The City of Toronto and the TTC are developing a plan that will deliver shorter travel times and more reliable bus service on Dufferin Street between Eglinton Avenue West and King Street West with the use of priority bus lanes. Dufferin Street is being prioritized due to its high ridership, long travel times, and its important role connecting Line 2 Bloor-Danforth (at Dufferin Station), the 512 St. Clair Streetcar (at Dufferin Street) and the future Line 5 Eglinton (at Fairbank Station).
In February 2024, City Council endorsed the RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan (2024.EX11.8). The Surface Transit Network Plan (STNP) is a comprehensive roadmap and work plan that outlines the planned investment in Toronto’s surface transit network. Following this, the City of Toronto and the TTC began a three-phase consultation process to develop and implement the plan. In Phase 1 consultation, titled Understanding Your Priorities, crowding, congestion and slow service were top concerns. In Phase 2 consultation, Identifying Top Roadways, Dufferin Street was ranked in the Top 20 roadways that would most benefit from transit priority. In Phase 3, Roadway-Specific Studies (2023 – 2032+), the City and TTC will study, design and consult with the public to deliver transit priority projects, including Dufferin Street.
In July 2024, City Council authorized staff to accelerate the review and design of transit priority projects on Dufferin Street (between Eglinton Avenue West and the Dufferin Gate Loop) and Bathurst Street (between Eglinton Avenue West and Lake Shore Boulevard West), to support reliable and convenient bus service during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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