Relief Line Assessment Study
Planning for a new rapid transit line to connect Line 1 Yonge-University, downtown to Line 2 Bloor-Danforth, east of the Don River is underway.
The City of Toronto’s City Planning Division, together with the TTC, is planning a new rapid transit line to connect Line 1 Yonge-University, downtown to Line 2 Bloor-Danforth, east of the Don River. This line will relieve crowding on Line 1 Yonge-University, at Bloor-Yonge Station, and on the surface transit routes coming in and out of downtown.
For project updates, visit Relief Line.
The following material provides background on the Relief Line Project Assessment, including supporting data and related information. This information is part of the context that will be considered as this work progresses.
- Toronto Transit Commission
Downtown Rapid Transit Expansion Study (Phase 1, Strategic Plan)
September, 2012 - Toronto Transit Commission Board Report
Downtown Rapid Transit Expansion Study (DRTES) (Phase 1, Strategic Plan)
October 24, 2012 - Toronto Transit Commission
Presentation to City of Toronto, Planning & Growth Management Committee
Downtown Rapid Transit Expansion Study (DRTES)
February 28, 2013 - City of Toronto
Report to Planning & Growth Management Committee (PG29.7)
Proposed Approach to Study the Relief Line Initiative
November 28, 2013 - City of Toronto
Report to City Council (PG33.12)
Relief Line Project Assessment: Finalized Terms of Reference and Public Consultation Plan
June 10, 2014
The City of Toronto, TTC and Metrolinx are working closely together on coordinated transit planning in Toronto. Six major transit studies are interrelated:
Network analysis by Metrolinx:
Network analysis by the City of Toronto and TTC:
These projects have a significant impact on the overall transit network: They will improve the network by creating connections between future projects and existing lines, and represent a coordination or regional and local priorities.
Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about network transit planning and the projects that will transform the way you move around Toronto and beyond. The same information will be available at all meetings.
Public meetings
The dates, times and locations of future public meeting will be posted here and at Relief Line. All meeting locations are barrier-free. If you require further accessibility accommodations, please contact us by email reliefline@toronto.ca, or phone 416-338-1065.