The City of Toronto, together with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), is planning the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit (EELRT) project, a rapid transit line (future Line 7) proposed to span across eastern Scarborough. The project consists of:
- An LRT operating within the centre of the roadway on a dedicated guideway, separated from vehicle traffic
- A route extending 18.6 km from Kennedy Station to Malvern Town Centre via the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC), with a connection to the future Line 2 terminus at Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road
- 27 stops along the route including five interchanges with other major transit lines
- Extensive public realm improvements along the route informed by the City’s Complete Streets Guidelines including protected bikeways, wider sidewalks, multi-use paths and greenery
- A maintenance and storage facility (MSF) at Conlins Road and Sheppard Avenue East for the LRT vehicles, and an estimated 15 traction power substations (TPSS) along the route
The project also includes:
- A New Military Trail roadway through the UTSC campus
- Realignment of Eglinton Avenue East at Kingston Road
- Realignment and extension of Beath Street in the West Hill community
- Extension of Rodda Boulevard in the West Hill community
- Reduction from four to two vehicle travel lanes on Neilson Road between Malvern Town Centre and Sheppard Avenue
The EELRT is a transformational project, bringing higher-order transit and extensive public realm improvements to historically underserved areas of Scarborough, including eight Neighbourhood Improvement Areas, and creating more transit options in eastern Scarborough by connecting to other rapid transit services.
The Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP) commenced on May 15, 2024. View the Notice of Commencement. The draft Environmental Project Report will be available from May 29 to June 30. The TRPAP is planned to be completed by the fall of 2024.
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