Attend the public drop-in event on Wednesday, June 11 and complete a survey by Wednesday, June 25.

The City of Toronto is inviting residents to learn more and provide feedback on proposed changes to Ingleton Boulevard. Ingleton is part of the Alton Towers Neighbourhood Connections project, which aims to create safer and more accessible neighbourhood streets, and better connect residents to local destinations.

In 2027, road work is planned on Ingleton Boulevard between Middlefield Road and Alton Towers Circle. Inspection of the road shows that it needs repaving, and damaged curb and sidewalk need to be replaced to bring them to a state of good repair. This planned roadwork provides an opportunity to make our roads safer for everyone, especially for seniors, school children, pedestrians and people cycling. From 2014 to 2023, there were 105 collisions on Ingleton Boulevard, with seven involving pedestrians or people cycling. No vehicle lanes will be removed through this project.

Map of project area from Steeles Avenue East to McNicoll Avenue and from Midland Avenue to Middlefield Road

The project will have two phases.​

  • Phase 1: Ingleton Boulevard to be installed in 2027
  • Phase 2: Alton Towers Circle, Whistling Hill Drive, Ketchum Place, Audrelane Court, Oakhaven Drive and Boxdene Drive to be installed from 2027 to 2029

 

Map of project corridor on Ingleton Boulevard divided into sections

The proposed changes to Ingleton Boulevard are presented in sections.

Section 1: Middlefield Road to Milliken Park Path

Section 2: Milliken Park Path to Shady Hollow Drive

Section 3: Shady Hollow Drive to Boxdene Avenue

Section 4: Boxdene Avenue to Alton Towers Circle

For all of the sections, the proposed changes aim to reduce motor vehicle speeds, improve crossings and enhance safety for all road users, especially pedestrians and people cycling to schools, libraries and local parks.

To achieve these goals, proposed changes include:

  • a speed limit reduction from 40 km/hr to 30 km/hr with speed reduction measures
  • raised crossings and intersections
  • curb extensions at side street intersections
  • crossing improvements at schools and near trail entry points

The existing number of vehicle lanes will be maintained.

For Sections 2-4, two options are provided: a neighbourhood greenway option and a dedicated bikeway option. Neighbourhood greenways are routes where people cycling can share the road with people driving by creating an environment with low motor vehicle volumes and speeds. Dedicated bikeways create a separate space for people cycling.

Both options aim to slow motor vehicle speeds, however, the neighbourhood greenway option includes more proposed traffic calming measures including speed humps and chicanes.

Representative proposed cross-section

Proposed changes on Section 1 include:

  • New raised cycle tracks and on-road cycle tracks which are separated from motor vehicle lanes with poured-in-place concrete barriers that have gaps at driveways
  • New trees and widened sidewalk in the north-west corner of Middlefield Road and Ingleton Boulevard
  • Eastbound left-turn lane maintained at Middlefield Road
  • Crossing improvement at Milliken Park Path
  • No parking and speed humps

Both Option 1 and Option 2 propose speed humps and no parking on Ingleton Boulevard.

Option 1: Neighbourhood Greenway

  • Shared lane markings and signage
  • Chicanes

Representative proposed cross-section

Option 2: Dedicated Bikeway

  • On-road cycle tracks, separated from motor vehicle lanes with poured-in place concrete barriers with gaps at driveways

Representative proposed cross-section

Both Option 1 and Option 2 retain parking on the north side of the street in front of Macklin Public School, propose a crossing improvement at Macklin Public School and would include speed humps.

Option 1: Neighbourhood Greenway

  • Shared lane markings and signage

Representative proposed cross-section

Option 2: Dedicated Bikeway

  • North side multi-use trail replacing the sidewalk
  • South side shared lane markings and signage.

Representative proposed cross-section

Both Option 1 and Option 2 retain parking on the east side of the street in front of The Divine Infant Catholic School. Both options would include speed humps.

Option 1: Neighbourhood Greenway

  • Shared lane markings and signage
  • Chicanes

Representative proposed cross-section

Option 2: Dedicated Bikeway

  • On-road cycle tracks, separated from motor vehicle lanes with poured-in place concrete barriers with gaps at driveways

Representative proposed cross-section

The Alton Towers Neighbourhood Connections project includes making the temporary safety improvement (paint and bollards) at Ingleton Boulevard and Alton Towers Circle permanent through construction.

In 2014, a collision resulted in a pedestrian being seriously injured at this location and a quick-build safety improvement was installed in 2023 to slow vehicle turning speeds and reduce pedestrian crossing distances.

Two design options are proposed to make safety improvements permanent at this intersection.

Detailed information including cross-sections of each option can be found below.

Option 1: Improved Pedestrian Crossover

Option 1 improves the existing pedestrian crossover signal by shortening the crossing distance with curb extensions and raising the crossing. In Option 1 motor vehicles on Alton Towers Circ stop only when a pedestrian is crossing. Option 1 keeps the illumination of the crossing from the signals.

  • Pedestrian crossover remains with flashing beacons and a marked crosswalk. Drivers must stop for pedestrians waiting to cross Alton Towers Circle
  • Concrete curb extensions to reduce the crossing distances
  • A raised crosswalk would be reviewed for the pedestrian crossing

An aerial image of the intersection of Alton Towers Circle and Ingleton Boulevard highlighting the crosswalk on the northside in mauve. Lines are drawn on the road to show a curb extension, repositioning of the crosswalk on Ingleton Boulevard and adjusted lines on the road.

Option 2: Convert to All-Way Stop

Option 2 replaces the pedestrian crossover signal with an all way stop control with crossings on all sides. Curb extensions are added to shorten the crossing distances, and the intersection is raised.

In Option 2, motor vehicles on Alton Towers Circle always stop. 

  • Stop signs on both sides of Alton Towers Circle
  • Permanent crossings on all sides of the intersection
  • Concrete curb extensions to reduce the crossing distances
  • A raised intersection would be reviewed for the all-way stop intersection

An aerial image of the intersection of Alton Towers Circle and Ingleton Boulevard highlighting the entire intersection in mauve. Lines are drawn on the road to show curb extensions on the side of Ingleton, crosswalks on all three sides of the intersection and adjusted lines on the road.

Public opinion, along with technical and policy considerations, will be used to inform staff recommendations and decisions made by City Council.

The Alton Towers Neighbourhood Connections project will have two phases of consultation. Currently, the project is in Phase 1 consultation.

  • Phase 1: Ingleton Boulevard to be installed in 2027
  • Phase 2: Alton Towers Circle, Whistling Hill Drive, Ketchum Place, Audrelane Court, Oakhaven Drive and Boxdene Drive to be installed from 2027 to 2029

Public Drop-In Event

The Public Drop-In Event will provide an opportunity to view the project information panels and speak with members of the project team one-on-one.

Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Macklin Public School, 136 Ingleton Boulevard, Gym

Access to the meeting/event location is wheelchair/mobility aid accessible. If you require other disability-related accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact us one week before the event.

Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking interpreters will be present at the event.

Feedback

Complete the online feedback survey before June 25. Contact us to request a printed copy of the survey.

Consultation Materials

  • Information Panels
  • Notice
  • Roll Plans

Alton Towers Neighbourhood Connections is being advanced now for several reasons

In 2027, road work is planned on Ingleton Boulevard between Middlefield Road and Alton Towers Circle. Inspection of the road shows that it needs repaving, and damaged curb and sidewalk need to be replaced to bring them to a state-of-good-repair. The planned roadwork provides an opportunity to review the street for changes with the goal to improve safety for all road users.

This project is part of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, which aims to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by making our roads safer for everyone, especially for seniors, school children, pedestrians and people cycling. From 2014 to 2023, there were 105 collisions on Ingleton Boulevard, with seven involving pedestrians or people cycling.

In 2024, City Council approved the 2025-2027 Cycling Network Plan Implementation Program which included the Alton Towers Neighbourhood Connections project to grow the network and make travel safer and more connected in the community.

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