February 2024 update: The Phase Two Consultation Report is now available. City staff will present recommendations to the Infrastructure & Environment Committee in early spring 2024. More information about how to arrange to speak or submit a letter to the Committee will be shared in the coming weeks.

The Avenue Road Study is identifying opportunities to improve safety, mobility, and streetscape to better serve all road users on the street segment between Bloor Street West and St. Clair Avenue West.

The Study is taking into consideration the impact of potential changes on the city-wide road network and adjacent local streets.

Full reconstruction of Avenue Road is currently forecasted to take place more than ten years from now. In consultation with the community, the Study is determining what interim improvements can be made.

The study area is Avenue Road from Bloor Street on the south to St. Clair Avenue West on the north.

Map showing the boundaries of the study area

A range of options are being considered to improve safety, mobility choices and streetscape on Avenue Road.

An overview of the actions proposed for the near-term are summarized below:

Map overview of proposed actions for Avenue Road study area

Materials

Review detailed background material and section-by-section maps.

All potential improvements will be assessed through an evaluation process that considers the extent to which each solution addresses safety concerns, advances the City’s goals and policies, impacts the neighbourhood and the road network, as well as availability of resources.

Need assistance? While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this page. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding our maps, drawings, or any other content, please contact us at 416-392-8833 or Katelynn.Northam@toronto.ca

Phase Two, Fall 2023:

Phase Two of consultation on the Avenue Road Study took place in Fall 2023. This phase of consultation asked for road user and community member input on the potential near-term actions and long-term vision for Avenue Road.

A survey was available from October 5th to November 2, 2023. A public drop-in event was held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church at 230 St. Clair Avenue West. Participants could review study materials and leave feedback with staff.

Avenue Road Phase 2 Public Notice

Public Drop-In Display Materials

Following consultation, the assessment of all potential actions will be finalized. The Study will conclude with a staff report to City Council for a final decision. Next steps on implementation will be determined by availability of funding, resources, and the City’s competing priorities.

Stakeholder Meeting

On September 18, 2023, a meeting was organized of stakeholder groups representing organizations and businesses along the study corridor. A summary of what was heard at this meeting will be shared as part of the consultation report.

Project Mailing List

If you are interested in being notified of project milestones and public consultation opportunities, sign up for the email list by contacting AvenueRoadStudy@toronto.ca.

Phase One, Spring 2022

Phase one of public consultation is now complete. The purpose of Phase One was to verify concerns and priorities previously raised for Avenue Road from St Clair Avenue to Bloor Street, and to identify concerns and priorities not previously captured. Phase One involved gathering public input for the study area through an online survey. Responses from the survey will inform the development of potential improvement options for Avenue Road that best serve all road users with the space available. The Phase One Public Consultation Report summarizes public feedback received May 9 – May 29, 2022.

What We Heard

The most common concerns identified by survey respondents are the high speed of traffic, insufficient space on sidewalks, lack of bikeways, and the insufficient buffer space between pedestrians and vehicles, indicating an overall concern for safety.  The most frequently identified changes that survey respondents would like to see are increased sidewalk widths, reduced vehicle speed limits, and the introduction of cycling facilities.

Other frequently mentioned concerns and priorities for the corridor include noise levels related to speeding, the need to maintain traffic flow to and from the downtown core, and concerns about impacts to the corridor and the neighbourhood if changes are implemented on both Avenue Road and Yonge Street.

Need assistance? While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this page. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding our maps, drawings, or any other content, please contact us at 416-392-8833 or avenueroadstudy@toronto.ca