Attend the public drop-in event on February 3 and add your comments on improvements to Brimorton Drive from Brimley Road to Scarborough Golf Club Road to the interactive mapping tool.

 

In 2026, road work is planned on parts of Brimorton Drive between Brimley Road and Markham Road. Inspection of the road shows that it needs repaving and sections of damaged curb and sidewalk need to be replaced. The road work provides an opportunity to make changes to the street. The project will propose improvements such as safety enhancements at intersections and crossings, more trees and greenery, and upgrading existing bike lanes to cycle tracks by adding physical separation from motor vehicle lanes.

The project is currently in Phase 1 Consultation. This stage of consultation is seeking input from the public on existing road safety issues and ideas for improvement before a design is proposed. Phase 2 Consultation will seek public feedback on a proposed design.

Map of project area along Brimorton Drive between Brimley Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road

Map of the project area

The project area extends along Brimorton Drive between Brimley Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road.

The project will have two phases of public consultation to hear ideas, issues, and priorities from the community about roadway improvements on Brimorton Drive from Brimley Road to Scarborough Golf Club Road.

Phase 1 Consultation

The goal of Phase 1 Consultation is to gather input from the public on road safety issues, ideas and improvements for the street that will be considered as part of the upcoming road work.

All residents and road users are invited to use our interactive mapping tool to share ideas for this project.

Share your Comments

For assistance in completing the interactive mapping activity, or if you require an alternate format, contact:

Rachel Yanchyshyn
Senior Public Consultation Coordinator
416-395-1002
BrimortonDrive@toronto.ca

You can also submit comments by email, phone, or mail.

Feedback deadline: February 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

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: February 3rd, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bellmere Junior Public School, 470 Brimorton Drive

This is a wheelchair accessible venue. Please contact Rachel Yanchyshyn at 416-395-1002, brimortondrive@toronto.ca 72 hours in advance if you require additional accommodation.

Consultation Materials

Phase 2 Consultation

Phase 2 Consultation is planned for spring 2025. This phase of consultation will seek comments on the proposed design developed based on input received in Phase 1 of consultation, City policies and design standards, and technical considerations.

Changes to the design of a road can help to improve safety and comfort, increase connectivity and make travel more accessible for all road users. In Phase 1 consultation, the City is looking for input on where these improvements are most needed.

Speed Management

A variety of measures can be used to reduce motor vehicle speeds to the speed limit. Geometric changes can include narrowing lanes, introducing medians, chicanes, pinch points, mini roundabouts, or traffic calming (speed humps).

Image of a fast moving car along a road with a 40km/hour speed limit.

Curb Extensions

Curb extensions visually and physically narrow the roadway at side streets and improve the visibility of people crossing. They also create smaller turning radii and encourage people driving to turn at slower speeds.

Image of a curb extension example at a side street with raised crosswalks and cycle tracks

Green Infrastructure and Street Trees

Green infrastructure allows for runoff water from the street to be naturally filtered and slowed down before entering the sewer system. New tree plantings improve the environment and provide shade.

Image of green infrastructure integrated into a curb extension

Protected Intersections

Protected intersections separate people cycling from motor vehicles, create turning and waiting areas for people cycling, improve visibility of pedestrians and people cycling to drivers turning, and shorten crossing distances.

Image of a person cycling through a protected intersection with mountable curbs and shorter crossing distances

Mountable Aprons

Mountable aprons help to encourage drivers to turn at slower speeds around intersection corners, while still allowing very large vehicles to turn. Slower vehicle speeds increase driver yielding and reaction time and reduce the risk and severity of collisions.

Image of a mountable apron example at an intersection

Raised crossings

Raised crossings improve the visibility of people crossing at side streets to people driving. Raised crossings also help people driving be more aware of their speeds.

Image of a person crossing the road on a raised pedestrian crossing

Corner Radii Upgrades

Reducing the size of a corner radius also reduces the pedestrian crossing distance. This encourages people driving to turn at slower speeds. The addition of metal tactile plates at curb ramps improves accessibility for people with low to no vision.

 Before:
Driftwood Ave and Yorkwood Gate before curb radii reductions as part of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan

After:

Driftwood Ave and Yorkwood Gate after curb radii reductions as part of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan

Left-Turn Calming

Left-turn collisions are one of the most common to result in fatalities or serious injuries. Left-turn calming “bumps” encourage drivers to turn left at a sharper angle, resulting in slower turning speeds and better visibility of people crossing.

Image of a left-turn bump-out example

Signal Upgrades

Signal upgrades improve traffic operations for all road users. Signals are upgrades to reflect the newest road safety policies. The traffic signal timing is optimized with the most recent traffic data, such as adjusting green times and improving flow.

Image of traffic signal

Cycle Tracks

Brimorton Drive has bike lanes. Cycle tracks are different because they are raised or separated from motor vehicle traffic by features such as poured in place concrete barrier. Cycle tracks help people of all ages and abilities feel comfortable to cycle.

Image of a separated cycle track example

Parking Protected Cycle Tracks

Cycle tracks are raised or separated from motor vehicle traffic by features such as poured in place concrete barrier. They can also be separated by parking.

Image of a parking protected cycle track example

Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

There are many mid-block pedestrian crossings on Brimorton Drive, especially at schools. Improvements can enhance visibility, reduce crossing distance, and increase yielding by drivers by reducing motor vehicle speeds.

Image of a two-stage pedestrian crossing example

 

 

Bike lanes were installed on Brimorton Drive from Brimley Road to Scarborough Golf Club Road following a 2008 report presented to City Council, as part of the 2008 Bicycle Network Program.

In 2014, City Council moved that streets programmed for roadworks should follow a complete street approach. This means that the street should be redesigned to consider the needs of all users, such as pedestrians and people who bike, take transit or drive, and people of varying ages and levels of ability.

Since then, City Council has adopted new policies and goals under TransformTO Net Zero Strategy, Vision Zero 2.0 Road Safety Plan and the Cycling Network Plan.

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Personal information is collected under the authority of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. The information is used to allow the City to send you emails about project updates and future consultation opportunities. Questions about this collection may be directed to the Manager, Public Consultation at 416-392-2990 or tracy.manolakakis@toronto.ca