Freight and Goods Movement refers to the network of transport infrastructure, businesses and supply chains that are responsible for the distribution and delivery of goods and services throughout the city. These interconnected supply chains allow goods to move between manufacturers, distribution centres, retailers, service providers and residences. The transportation infrastructure that supports freight and goods movement includes the road network, rail network, port and airports. The City’s jurisdiction relates primarily to the road network and by extension the trucks, vans and cargo bikes that use it.
The City is currently exploring ways to allocate more curb space for commercial deliveries in the downtown area and along main streets outside the downtown. In support of this work, the City is inviting companies and individuals involved in making commercial curbside deliveries to complete a survey. Note that the focus of this survey is on deliveries that are made by motor vehicles and that bikes, cargo bikes and mopeds, including those with e-assist, are not part of this survey.
This work is aligned with the City’s Freight and Goods Movement Strategy, Curbside Management Strategy and the Strategic Parking Framework. The survey asks respondents about their operations, to identify challenges associated with making curbside deliveries, and to assess potential measures to improve curbside deliveries. The data collected through this survey will be used to inform future policy choices around how curb space is allocated. The focus of this survey is on general approaches to improve commercial curbside deliveries and not on location specific issues or improvements.
The survey will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday July 12th, 2026.
Questions about this survey can be sent to Jason.Neudorf@toronto.ca
In 2017, the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee approved a framework for developing a Freight and Goods Movement Strategy and directed staff to develop the strategy with a consultant team. The study involved extensive stakeholder engagement, literature reviews, modelling, policy development and strategic planning.
The vision of the Freight and Goods Movement Strategy is to provide a goods movement system that is safe, reliable and sustainable, connecting people and products while protecting Toronto’s vibrant and thriving economy and quality of life. A series of goals were identified in support of this vision including system performance, access performance, environment, equity, economic competitiveness, safety and adaptability.
In 2020, Council approved the Freight and Goods Movement Strategy, including 24 strategic actions that were identified in the study. The Strategy is intended to be a living document with actions reviewed and refined periodically based on emerging trends, data and Council priorities.