City Council has approved the installation of eglintonTOday Complete Street Project on Eglinton Avenue West between Bicknell Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road. The Staff report is available at IE13.2. The first segment will be installed August 2024 between Avenue Road and Chaplin Hill Crescent. Installation notice in the News and Updates section.

In 2014 City Council approved the Eglinton Connects Planning Study which articulated the long term vision for Eglinton Avenue following the introduction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Eglinton Connects envisioned a complete street and was based on three integrated themes of Travelling Eglinton, Greening Eglinton and Building Eglinton.  

The eglintonTOday Complete Street project is an interim strategy that will achieve elements of the Eglinton Connects Vision and aims to make travel on Eglinton Avenue safer, more inviting, and attractive for everyone.

The project proposes to implement complete street features, including bikeways and public realm upgrades on Eglinton Avenue between Keele Street and Mount Pleasant Road, by reassigning the existing road space to accommodate vehicular traffic, parking, bikeways, seasonal patio extensions, art installations and other neighbourhood and cultural events.

This work is being coordinated with the Eglinton Crosstown station design and construction currently being delivered by Metrolinx.  

Complete Street Installation from Avenue Road to Chaplin Crescent

Start Date: week of August 6

This first segment of phase 1 of the eglintonTOday Complete Street Project will connect with the existing complete street infrastructure between Avenue Road and Yonge Street with protected cycle tracks, all-day parking, and pedestrian and accessibility improvements. Continuing in 2025, to best align with the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, the Complete Street installation will continue to connect existing cycling infrastructure between Bicknell Avenue, just west of Keele Street, and Mount Pleasant Road.

Please see the Installation Notice for full details.

September 25: Construction Update

The two raised bus platforms at Heddington Avenue and Castle Knock Road have been installed and are fully operational for accessible loading. Final road markings are expected to be completed this week to clarify turning lanes, parking and loading areas, with a thorough cleanup of the reflective beads. Paid parking signage is in the process of being corrected. To confirm, parking is permitted at all times in the designated areas, including between 4 to 6 p.m.

September 17: Construction Update

Final sidewalk repairs are being completed and the new roadway line markings are in progress. Please travel with caution as the new lane markings get completed. New raised bus platforms at Heddington Avenue and Castle Knock Road will be installed Tuesday and Wednesday nights. These “island platforms” provide accessible loading while accommodating the bikeway and maximizing parking as buses do not need to pull all the way to the curb.

September 11: Construction Update

Tuesday, September 10 repaving of Eglinton Avenue between Chaplin Crescent and Avenue Road occurred overnight.  Work will continue into the day Wednesday, September 11 and be followed immediately by the installation of line markings. One travel lane in each direction will be maintained during paving, line marking, and the final stage of installation of the cycling infrastructure.

September 4: Construction Update

Road resurfacing will begin Wednesday, September 4 with grinding of the existing surface overnight and continuing into Thursday during the day. One motor vehicle travel lane will be maintained in each direction throughout.

Monday, September 10 and Tuesday September 11 are planned for the repaving, followed by the line marking and placement of the curbs and bollards at which point full day parking will begin in the designated locations. Some final sidewalk repairs will happen afterward, but with only location-specific disruptions.

August 28: Construction Update

There have been a few delays to the resurfacing that was anticipated to be completed by Labour Day, but the end is in sight. Here are next steps:

  • This week – Sidewalk repairs and concrete work will wrap up in order to prioritize the resurfacing. All of the curb-side sidewalk repairs have been completed to create a clean seam against the new road surface. Some storefront segments, in particular on the north side between Castle Knock Road and Avenue Road will be completed at a later date.
  • Next week – Tuesday, September 3 and Wednesday, September4 next week (overnight 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) the crew plans to begin grinding to resurface the road. They will work at night which does means that residents will experience noise for two nights, but this will minimize disruption to traffic and business. Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6 next week the road surface will be a bit of a rough and the crew will tend to adjustments of utility cover heights
  • The following week – Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10 is planned for repaving, weather pending. Line marking will happen next, which is also completed overnight, then the localized curb and bollard installation will follow, with the street to be fully functional during this time.

August 21: Construction Update

Sidewalk repairs and utility cuts continue with the intent to complete curb work this week in advance of resurfacing planned for the week of August 26. Road resurfacing is still anticipated to be completed by Labour Day. Line paintings will be done in the evening over a few days and installation of the bollards and precast curbs for the protected segments of the bikeway to follow.

August 12: Construction Update

Sidewalk repairs and utility cuts are ongoing with a focus this week on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West between Castleknock Road and Avenue Road. Concrete repairs will continue until August 23 followed by road resurfacing to be completed by September 2, Labour Day.

Why are changes being proposed to Eglinton Avenue and why now?

  • Eglinton Connects is a vision for a vibrant, green, connected Eglinton Avenue that has been in planning for over 10 years. This Council directive included investment in the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) which is near completion and will connect 19km of Eglinton Avenue with modern efficient transit, and a complete street design including bikeways and enhanced public realm to support ongoing growth and development in the area.
  • Achieving the Eglinton Connects plan involves a widening of the boulevard that will be accomplished over decades as new developments are built and set back further from the roadway. In the meantime, Council directed Transportation Services to develop a plan to expedite the introduction of key elements of the complete street including bikeways to align with the opening of the LRT working within the existing road widths.
  • Over two years of consultation, Transportation Services has developed the eglintonTOday Complete Street.  With the LRT near completion, and road resurfacing of Eglinton Avenue long-awaited, the recommended design was approved by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on May 2, 2024.

What is being proposed and when are changes expected?

  • The eglintonTOday complete street design takes different forms in different neighbourhoods depending on existing road widths and traffic or parking demand. In general, between Oakwood Avenue and Spadina Avenue, two lanes of motor vehicle traffic would be maintained in each direction during peak travel hours. West of Oakwood Avenue and east of Spadina Avenue there would be one travel lane in each direction with sections where a second travel lane or turn lanes added where traffic demand requires.
  • Detailed plans can be viewed on the project webpage under the changes tab.
  • Pending contractor confirmation, road resurfacing and installation of the complete street features could begin as early as August 2024, with The Eglinton Way BIA section prioritized for completion during the month of August and the section between Chaplin Crescent and Bathurst Street under consideration for completion in 2024. The remainder of Complete Street installation and road resurfacing is planned to commence in spring 2025 to best align with the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
  • Transportation Services is working closely with Metrolinx in efforts to align the installation of the complete street as closely as possible with the opening of the ECLRT.

How will the complete street impact parking on Eglinton Avenue?

  • There are currently 366 pay-and-display parking spaces on Eglinton Avenue from Bicknell Avenue to Mount Pleasant Rd as well as approximately 100 other short term unpaid spots, both subject to peak-hour restrictions. In the complete street design there will be:
    • A total of 531 pay and display spots
    • 313 full-time paid parking spots
    • 218 off-peak paid parking spots
    • 33 additional paid parking spots on side streets adjacent to Eglinton Avenue
    • 10 accessible loading zones in key locations
    • The 1124 parking spots in off-street parking lots are not impacted by this project

How long will the construction take?

  • The installation of the complete street is being bundled with the road resurfacing work, with the new line-markings being applied as the road is resurfaced. The bikeway elements include protective curbs and bollards made of precast materials secured in place, which are installed quite quickly after repaving. Disruptions for this installation are intended to be minimal and estimated at a few weeks per section.

I see construction happening already, is this connected with the complete street?

  • Sidewalk repairs are currently being completed in locations where Road Operations staff, businesses and community members have identified poor condition. These will be completed in 2024 ahead of repaving in each neighbourhood.
  • Final roadway works are being completed by Metrolinx around Yonge Street.

When will the ECLRT open and how will this impact traffic and the complete street?

  • An opening date has not yet been identified, but Metrolinx most recent ECLRT Progress Report can be found here.
  • Transportation Services is working closely with Metrolinx in efforts to align the installation of the complete street as closely as possible with the opening of the ECLRT. 

How will public transit change along Eglinton Avenue?

  • Existing bus stops are being consolidated to ensure efficient service though the TTC’s Request Stop Program will remain in effect. Changes to bus stops would be delivered as part of the road resurfacing and complete street project installation.

How can changes be justified given current traffic congestion on Eglinton Avenue, particularly near Allen Road?

  • The City of Toronto has recently regained management of the Eglinton Avenue and Allen Road intersection from Metrolinx and has already made operational changes improving traffic flow from Allen Road southbound, for eastbound traffic turning left onto the Allen and for buses exiting Eglinton West Station. Transportation Services is currently working on resolving the westbound congestion approaching Allen Road.
  • Transportation Services has committed to not implement the complete street in the proximity of Allen Road until operational improvements have been implemented.

What will be the impact of the complete street on side streets?

  • The complete street design includes several turn restrictions to help minimize neighbourhood traffic infiltration.
  • Throughout the public consultation process, monitoring and evaluation was a key theme. With guidance from the Stakeholder Advisory Group, a detailed monitoring plan has been established. The monitoring plan will include travel time tracking, turning movement counts, and traffic volume counts for motor vehicles, bikes and pedestrians on both Eglinton Avenue and key neighbourhood streets.
  • Subject to Council approval for installation of the complete street project, Transportation Services would conduct quarterly counts and data releases at 20 key locations along Eglinton Avenue. The area to the east of Allen Road would also be closely studied for neighbourhood traffic infiltration impacts and the Oakwood Village community is currently being supported with a Neighbourhood Streets Plan.
  • The Stakeholder Advisory Group, with representatives of the Councillors offices, BIAs and resident associations would continue to meet throughout installation and up to two years post-installation of the complete street project to share feedback from both data monitoring and neighbourhood experience perspectives and discuss appropriate solutions to any issues that may arise.

Why make these changes when people can cycle on the Beltline?

  • Cycling is the fastest growing mode of transportation in Toronto as an efficient option for daily travel, not just for recreation. As such it is important that the cycling network is intuitive and connected to essential destinations like shopping, work and transit stations.
  • As Toronto continues to grow it is important to provide efficient transportation options with many roadways already functioning at capacity.

Eglinton Avenue is a diverse and varied corridor. The first phase of the EglintonTOday Complete Street project extends along Eglinton Avenue between Bicknell Avenue in the west and Mount Pleasant Road in the east. Eglinton Avenue connects numerous unique neighbourhoods including Little Jamaica in the vibrant Eglinton West enclave between Allen Road and Keele Street, is home to more than six Business Improvement Areas and has strategic connections with the natural valley systems, ravines and trails of the larger city and region. 

A later second phase will be programmed to explore complete street changes to Eglinton Avenue between Mount Pleasant Road and Brentcliffe Road.   

Map of project area Eglinton Avenue between Mount Pleasant Road and Laird Drive
The project area is Eglinton Avenue between Keele Street and Mount Pleasant Road.

Overview

The City is proposing road safety improvements, new bikeways, and enhanced streetscaping. Changes vary throughout the corridor depending on existing roadway width, but typical sections will include the following:​

  • At least one travel lane per direction; some sections can accommodate two travel lanes in one direction​
  • On-street parking or loading on one or both sides with parking impacts and relocation of some on-street parking
  • Space for CaféTO applicants (seasonally)​
  • Turn lanes at intersections (not feasible at all intersections)​
  • Addition of protected cycle tracks with various buffer treatments from Keele Street to Mount Pleasant Road.
  • Streetscape features include parkettes, seating, planters and public art etc.

Map showing proposed lane configurations along the EglintonTOday Complete Street corridor prioritizing full time parking where traffic volumes permit and off-peak parking where traffic volumes are heavier.

DESIGN UPDATES: Based on input from BIAs, residents and the eglintonTOday Stakeholder Advisory Group, over the past year, some adjustments have been made to the original proposal to better accommodate parking and loading, accessibility, congestion and neighbourhood infiltration on a block-by block basis. These minor changes do not change the general cross sections shared above.

Bicknell Avenue to Caledonia Road

Proposed Changes

Cross-section for Bicknell Avenue to Caledonia Road to reference parking improvements
Cross-section for Bicknell Avenue to Caledonia Road.

The proposed changes for the section between Bicknell Avenue to Caledonia Road include:

  • One-way cycle tracks with various buffer treatments. New north-south contra-flow bike lanes on Croham Road.
  • Two westbound motor vehicle lanes and one eastbound motor vehicle lane. Lane configuration at intersections varies.
  • Consideration for a new traffic signal at Eglinton Avenue and Croham Road. Signal upgrades and signal timing changes at various locations, including bike signal heads and leading pedestrian interval.
  • Proposed 24/7 on-street parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue between Bicknell Avenue and Yarrow Road.
  • Keele Street intersection and streetscape improvements, including raised cycle tracks constructed by Metrolinx/Crosslinx as part of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

View Detailed Drawings from 2023 Consultation

View Updated Detailed Drawings 2024:

Caledonia Road to Oakwood Avenue

Proposed Changes

Image showing the proposed cross section between Caledonia Road and Oakwood Avenue. Proposed configuration between Caledonia Road and Glenholme Avenue includes one westbound motor vehicle lane, one eastbound motor vehicle lane, parking on both sides of the street and uni-directional cycle tracks with various buffer treatments.
Cross-section for Caledonia Road and Oakwood Avenue.

The proposed changes for the section between Caledonia Road to Oakwood Avenue include:

  • One-way cycle tracks with various buffer treatments. New north-south contra-flow bike lanes on Jimmy Wisdom Way.
  • One westbound motor vehicle lane and one eastbound motor vehicle lane. Lane configuration at intersections varies.
  • Consideration for traffic signal upgrades at Eglinton Avenue/Northcliffe Boulevard/Jimmy Wisdom Way. Signal upgrades and signal timing changes at various locations, including bike signal heads and leading pedestrian interval.
  • Proposed 24/7 parking on both sides of the street between Caledonia Road and Glenholme Avenue. Proposed 24/7 parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue between Glenholme Avenue and Oakwood Avenue.
  • Dufferin Street intersection and streetscape improvements, including raised cycle tracks constructed by Metrolinx/Crosslinx as part of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

View Detailed Drawings from 2023 Consultation

View Updated Detailed Drawings 2024

Oakwood Avenue to Spadina Avenue

Proposed Changes

Image showing the proposed cross section between Oakwood Avenue and Bathurst Street. Proposed configuration between Oakwood Avenue and Bathurst Street includes two westbound motor vehicle lanes, two eastbound motor vehicle lanes during the peak (7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday), off peak parking on both sides of the street and uni-directional cycle tracks with various buffer treatments.
Cross-sections for Oakwood Avenue and Spadina Avenue.

The proposed changes for the section between Oakwood Avenue to Spadina Avenue include:

  • One-way cycle tracks with various buffer treatments. New north-south contra-flow bike lanes on Glen Cedar Road.
  • Two westbound motor vehicle lanes and two eastbound motor vehicle lanes during peak hours (7-9 a.m.; 4-6 p.m. Monday to Friday). Lane configuration at intersections varies.
  • Consideration for traffic signal upgrades at Eglinton Avenue/Marlee Avenue/Winona Drive. Signal upgrades and signal timing changes at various locations, including bike signal heads and leading pedestrian interval.
  • Off peak parking on both sides of the street and afternoon peak hour parking will be permitted on the south side of Eglinton Avenue between Westover Hill Road and Peveril Hill Road.
  • Section between Parkhill Road and Flanders Road, including the Allen Road interchange, accommodates additional turning lanes.

View Detailed Drawings from 2023 Consultation

View Updated Detailed Drawings 2024

Spadina Avenue to Mount Pleasant Road

Proposed Changes

Image showing the proposed cross section between Bathurst Street and Mount Pleasant Road Proposed configuration between Bathurst Street to Mount Pleasant Road includes one westbound motor vehicle lane, one eastbound motor vehicle lane, parking on one side of the street and uni-directional cycle tracks with various buffer treatments.
Cross-section Spadina Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road.

The proposed changes for the section between Spadina Avenue to Mount Pleasant Road include:

  • One-way cycle tracks with various buffer treatments.
  • One westbound motor vehicle lane and one eastbound motor vehicle lane. Lane configuration at intersections varies.
  • Signal upgrades and signal timing changes at various locations, including bike signal heads and leading pedestrian interval.
  • Proposed 24/7 parking on one side of the street (alternating north and south).
  • Chaplin Crescent intersection, Mount Pleasant Road intersection, and section between Avenue Road and Holly Street, including the Yonge Street intersection, constructed by Metrolinx/Crosslinx as part of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction.

View Detailed Drawings from 2023 Consultation

View Update Detailed Drawings 2024

 

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Croham Road

The changes for Croham Road between Eglinton Avenue and Bowie Avenue includes contra-flow bike lanes that would expand the local cycling network and connect to Eglinton Avenue, the York Beltline Trail and the new Caledonia LRT station. Details include:

Project Area

Map showing Crowham Road contra-flow bike lane between Eglinton Avenue West and Bowie Avenue.

Why Consider Changes on Croham Road?

  1. Croham Road has been identified in the Council-adopted Cycling Network Plan as a north-south route, planned for installation in the near term (2022-2024).
  2. Allow people cycling to travel two-way along Croham Road between Eglinton Avenue and Bowie Avenue, so they can easily connect between Eglinton Avenue and the York Beltline Trail.
  3. Create a safe and comfortable corridor for people travelling by foot and bicycle and promote walking and cycling for short neighbourhood trips.
  4. Minimize impacts to on-street parking and maintain local access for people driving.

Croham Road Contra-flow Bike Lane

Image showing the proposed cross section for Croham Road between Eglinton Avenue and Bowie Avenue.

Image showing the proposed cross section for Croham Road between Eglinton Avenue and Bowie Avenue.
Cross-sections for Crowham Road between Eglinton Avenue to Bowie Avenue.

What Would This Change Mean for You?

If you drive or park on the street:
  • Parking will continue to be allowed on the west side of the street. A reduction of six on-street parking spaces is anticipated.
  • Once the development at 9 Croham Road is completed, the first 60 metres of Croham Road north of Eglinton Avenue will accommodate two-way traffic to the building’s entrance. For this section, northbound and southbound vehicular traffic will share the road with people cycling.
  • For the section north of 9 Croham Road, northbound vehicular traffic will share the road with people cycling.
  • No stopping is permitted in contra-flow bike lanes.
  • A new traffic signal is being considered at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue and Croham Road.
  • All other turning movements, laneway and driveway access would remain.
If you cycle:
  • You would be able to travel both north and south on Croham Road, making it easier and more comfortable to connect to other cycling facilities, parks and trails in the area.
  • A new traffic signal with bike signal heads and other accessibility enhancements are being considered at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue and Croham Road to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians and people cycling.
  • The proposed contra-flow bike lane on Croham Road will connect to Eglinton Avenue and the York Beltline Trail.
If you live or work in the neighbourhood:
  • City services such as fire, emergency medical services, solid waste pick-up and snow clearing will continue as usual. There will be no impact to existing sidewalks or traffic flow.

Glen Cedar Road

The changes for Glen Cedar Road between Eglinton Avenue and Strathearn Road include contra-flow bike lanes on the one-way section of Glen Cedar Road and installation of shared bike lanes for the two-way section of Glen Cedar Road that would expand the local cycling network to connect Eglinton Avenue to important cycle routes south of Cedarvale Ravine. Design changes are also being considered to maintain the current two turning lanes at the North end of Glen Cedar Road.

Project Area

Map showing Glen Cedar Road between Eglinton Avenue and Strathearn Road includes contra-flow bike lanes on the one-way section of Glen Cedar Road and installation of shared bike lanes for the two-way section of Glen Cedar Road that would expand the local cycling network and connect to Eglinton Avenue, Glen Cedar Park and Cedarvale Ravine.

Why Consider Changes on Glen Cedar Road?

  1. Glen Cedar Road has been identified in the Council-adopted Cycling Network Plan as a north-south route, planned for installation in the near term (2022-2024).
  2. Allow people cycling to travel two-way along Glen Cedar Road between Eglinton Avenue and Dewbourne Avenue, so they can easily connect between Eglinton Avenue and Cedarvale Ravine.
  3. People cycling will continue to share the road with vehicular traffic on the two-way section of Glen Cedar between Dewbourne Avenue and Strathearn Road.
  4. Create a safe and comfortable corridor for people travelling by foot and bicycle and promote walking and cycling for short neighbourhood trips.
  5. Minimize impacts to on-street parking and maintain local access for people driving.

Glen Cedar Road Contra-flow Bike Lane

Image showing the proposed cross section for Glen Cedar Road between Eglinton Avenue and Strathearn Road.

Image showing the proposed cross section for Glen Cedar Road between Eglinton Avenue and Strathearn Road and specifically from Dewbouren Avenue to Strathearn Road.
Cross-sections for Glen Cedar Road between Eglinton Avenue and Strathearn Road.

What Would This Change Mean for You?

If you drive or park on the street:
  • No changes to parking on Glen Cedar Road. Parking will continue to be allowed on the east side of the street.
  • For the one-way section of Glen Cedar Road between Eglinton Avenue and Dewbourne Avenue, northbound vehicular traffic will share the road with people cycling.
  • For the two-way section of Glen Cedar, between Dewbourne Avenue and Strathearn Road, northbound and southbound vehicular traffic will share the road with people cycling.
  • No stopping is permitted in contra-flow bike lanes.
  • At the intersection of Eglinton Avenue and Glen Cedar Road, two turning lanes will be maintained to accommodate a shared through/left lane and a dedicated right turn lane.
  • All other turning movements, laneway and driveway access would remain.
  • No other traffic impacts to the way the streets operate when you drive.
If you cycle:
  • You would be able to travel both north and south on Glen Cedar Road, making it easier and more comfortable to connect to other cycling facilities, parks and trails in the area.
  • The proposed contra-flow bike lane on Glen Cedar Road will connect Eglinton Avenue and Cedarvale Ravine.
If you live or work in the neighbourhood:
  • City services such as fire, emergency medical services, solid waste pick-up and snow clearing will continue as usual. There will be no impact to existing sidewalks, or traffic flow.

Jimmy Wisdom Way

The changes for Jimmy Wisdom Way between Eglinton Avenue and Hopewell Avenue include contra-flow bike lanes, and upgrades at the signalized intersection at Eglinton Avenue and Northcliffe Boulevard that would expand the local cycling network and connect to Eglinton Avenue, and the York Beltline Trail.

Project Area

Map showing cycling of travel two-way along Jimmy Wisdom Way between Eglinton Avenue and Hopewell Avenue, so they can easily connect between Eglinton Avenue with connection to the York Beltline Trail.

Why Consider Changes on Jimmy Wisdom Way?

  1. Jimmy Wisdom Way has been identified in the Council-adopted Cycling Network Plan as a north-south route, planned for installation in the near term (2022-2024).
  2. Allow people cycling to travel two-way along Jimmy Wisdom Way between Eglinton Avenue and Hopewell Avenue, so they can easily connect between Eglinton Avenue and the York Beltline Trail.
  3. Create a safe and comfortable corridor for people travelling by foot and bicycle and promote walking and cycling for short neighbourhood trips.
  4. Minimize impacts to on-street parking and maintain local access for people driving.

Jimmy Wisdom Way Contra-flow Bike Lane

Image showing the proposed cross section for Jimmy Wisdom Way between Eglinton Avenue and Hopewell Avenue.

Image showing the proposed cross section for Jimmy Wisdom Way between Eglinton Avenue between Belgravia and Hopewell Avenue.

What Would This Change Mean for You?

If you drive or park on the street:
  • No changes to parking on Jimmy Wisdom Way. Parking will continue to be allowed on the east side of the street.
  • For the section of Jimmy Wisdom Way between Belgravia Avenue and Hopewell Avenue, northbound vehicular traffic will share the road with people cycling.
  • No stopping is permitted in bike lanes.
  • Traffic signal upgrades are being planned at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue and Northcliffe Boulevard to incorporate Jimmy Wisdom Way into the intersection.
  • All other turning movements, laneway and driveway access would remain.
  • No other traffic impacts to the way the streets operate when you drive.
If you cycle:
  • You would be able to travel both north and south on Jimmy Wisdom Way, making it easier and more comfortable to connect to other cycling facilities, parks and trails in the area.
  • Bike signal heads and other accessibility enhancements are being considered at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue/Northcliffe Boulevard/Jimmy Wisdom Way to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians and people cycling.
  • The proposed contra-flow bike lane on Jimmy Wisdom Way will connect to Eglinton Avenue and the York Beltline Trail.
If you live or work in the neighbourhood:
  • City services such as fire, emergency medical services, solid waste pick-up and snow clearing will continue as usual. There will be no impact to existing sidewalks, or traffic flow.

City Council Approval

City Council provided the authority to install the proposed complete street including bikeways on Eglinton Avenue between Bicknell Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road on May 22, 2024 Item IE13.2.

Installation was planned to commence this summer, but with ongoing delays of the opening date for the ECLRT, Transportation Services was directed by Council to determine an implementation timeline that is optimally aligned with the opening of the ECLRT and minimizes traffic impacts due to construction and the continued operation of existing TTC surface bus routes.

Pending confirmation of contractor timelines, installation of some sections of the project in 2024 before an opening date of ECLRT is known, starting between Avenue Road and Chaplin Crescent (within the limits of the Eglinton Way BIA). This section has been selected at the request of the Eglinton Way BIA with the condition that this work will be completed during the month of August including sidewalk repairs, road resurfacing and the installation of the bikeways. A second section under consideration for 2024 installation is between Chaplin Crescent and Bathurst Street.

The remainder of the complete street installation from Bicknell Avenue to Mount Pleasant Road is intended to be installed in 2025 to better align with the opening of the ECLRT.

A copy of the staff report is available.

Highlights of the design are as follows:

  • LANE CONFIGURATION CHANGES: The project proposes to implement complete street features including cycle tracks, curb extensions, pedestrian head start signals, and public realm upgrades on Eglinton Avenue between Bicknell Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road by reassigning some of the existing vehicular space to accommodate parking, bikeways, seasonal patio extensions, and other complete street features, and to fit within the existing curb to curb space:
    • Between Bicknell Avenue and Caledonia Road, two westbound motor vehicle lanes and one eastbound motor vehicle lane are proposed to be maintained, generally with on-street parking on one side.
    • Between Caledonia Road and Oakwood Avenue, one motor vehicle lane in each direction are proposed to be maintained with parking on both sides.
    • Between Oakwood Avenue and Spadina Road, two westbound and two eastbound motor vehicle lanes are proposed to be maintained in the peak hours, with off-peak parking allowed in both curb lanes.
    • Between Spadina Road and Mount Pleasant Road, one westbound and one eastbound motor vehicle lane with parking on one side is proposed to be maintained to match the Metrolinx delivered section between Yonge Street and Avenue Road.
  • PARKING CHANGES: Based on feedback from the BIAs and local businesses, parking has been prioritized within commercial areas. There are currently 366 pay and display parking spaces along Eglinton Avenue from Bicknell Avenue to Mount Pleasant Road. A total of approximately 531 pay and display parking spaces have been proposed through the designs, with approximately 313 of these parking spaces converted from current off-peak only restrictions to full-time parking.
  • CONNECTING NORTH-SOUTH CYCLING ROUTES: Three north-south cycling connections are also proposed to connect to the Beltline and other existing cycling routes:
    • Croham Road from Eglinton Avenue West to Bowie Avenue – contra-flow bike lanes with no impact on parking
    • Glen Cedar Road from Eglinton Avenue West to Dewbourne Avenue – contra-flow bike lane with the two existing motor vehicle lanes at Eglinton maintained and no impact on parking
    • Jimmy Wisdom Way from Eglinton Avenue West to Hopewell Avenue – bicycle lanes and contra-flow bike lanes with the resultant removal of six parking spaces

Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG)

eglintonTOday SAG was formed fall 2023 to provide feedback, guidance, and advice to the City Project Team on the development of the Data Collection & Monitoring Plan and the identification of potential design modifications to the Complete Street design in response to issues that may arise after installation.

Community Group Meeting #1

The project team met with group on August 9, 2023, to introduce data collection and monitoring plan, review design plans and project timelines.

Community Group Meeting #2

The project team met with group on September 6, 2023, to share update on data collection and monitoring plan with City Transportation Data & Analytics guest.

Community Group Meeting #3

The project team met with group on January 30, 2024, to share update on project timelines, sidewalk repairs, data collection and analysis plan, and Allen Road and Eglinton Avenue intersection operations.

Community Group Meeting #4

The project team met with group on March 5, 2024, to review design details, baseline data comparison between 2012 and 2024 volumes and update on report to Infrastructure & Environment Committee (IEC).

Community Group Meeting #5

The project team met with group on April 16, 2024, to provide an update on Eglinton/Allen intersection operation improvements, implementation plan and to share highlights from the staff report to Infrastructure & Environment Committee (IEC).

Community Group Meeting #6

The project team met with group on July 18, 2024, to provide an update on installation timing and Eglinton/Allen intersection operation improvements.

Public Drop-In Events

The City hosted two public drop-in events on February 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on February 25, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. Members of the public were provided with an opportunity to view the project information panels, rolls plans and speak with members of the project team one-on-one. An online feedback form was also made available from February 7 to March 7, 2023.

Consultation Materials

Loading and Delivery Survey

Business owners and organizations along Eglinton Avenue between Keele Street and Mount Pleasant Road were invited to complete an online survey about their loading and delivery requirements. The survey was open for comment from October 20 to November 18. Results from the survey will help inform the design of the eglintonTOday Complete Street project.

Stakeholder Site Walks

Local organizations including Business Improvement Areas (BIA) and resident and community groups were invited to attend site walks this fall to provide feedback on proposed changes.

Existing Condition Evaluation: Survey Report

An intercept survey gathered on-site community feedback to understand people’s perspectives on the existing conditions along Eglinton Avenue to inform the complete street design. The City contracted the Centre for Active Transportation and Park People to conduct the survey, with peer review by transportation academics, to gain insights from a broad and representative cross section of people using Eglinton Avenue. From September 24-29, 2022, a team of experts and paid urban planning and civil engineering student volunteers conducted a total of 685 surveys equally across five segments of Eglinton Avenue from Keele Street to Mount Pleasant Road.

Of the survey participants, 44% of people arrived by foot, 34% by transit, 19% by car, and 2% by bike. Findings show that reliance on transit is higher for lower income and racialized respondents, highlighting the importance of transit as an equity issue. Although only 2% of respondents arrived by bike, 47% of all respondents reported that with the upcoming LRT and complete street improvements they anticipate changing the mode of transportation they use to get to Eglinton Avenue. Of these, 41% anticipate that they would switch to transit and 38% anticipated a switch to cycling.

Virtual Public Meeting #1

The City hosted a virtual public meeting on June 22, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members of the public were invited to provide feedback and ask questions. Public consultation was conducted online, by phone and by mail. The meeting was attended by over 200 participants.

Meeting Materials & Survey

Community Pop-up Events

Project team members hosted in-person summer events to share information about the eglintonTOday project at the following locations:

Toronto Public Library Forest Hill Branch
  • Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
  • Location: 700 Eglinton Avenue West
Eglinton West Subway Station
  • Date: Thursday, June 16, 2022
  • Location: 1300 Eglinton Avenue East
Films on Shortt Street
  • Date: Friday, June 17, 2022
  • Location: Eglinton Avenue West and Shortt Street

Stakeholder Meetings

Stakeholder groups who could be impacted by the project will be invited to provide feedback throughout the project and represented a variety of interests including residents, businesses, institutions, and road users among others. 

Stakeholder Meeting #1

The project team met with stakeholders on May 18, 2022, to introduce the project and receive initial input. 

Stakeholder Meeting #2

The project team met with stakeholders on February 2, 2023, to introduce the project and receive initial input. 

Get Involved

Public consultation is an important element of the study. You will have opportunities for input at key stages throughout the project. Information about future public consultation events will be distributed by mail and posted here.

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Metrolinx construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) is well underway. The 19-kilometre LRT facility follows Eglinton Avenue between Weston Road in the west and the Kennedy subway station in the east.

Eglinton Connects was a comprehensive Planning Study undertaken from 2012 to 2014, with final Decisions of the Tribunal by 2018. The resulting Eglinton Connects Plan included a redesign of the streetscape along the Crosstown corridor through an Environmental Assessment. The streetscape redesign and Eglinton Connects Plan, including cycle tracks, is being implemented through streetscape updates via the Crosstown construction, including:

  • At the frontages of nine stations on the 11 km underground portion of the LRT between Black Creek Drive and Brentcliffe Road
  • A multi-use path between Mount Dennis station and Black Creek Drive
  • The section between Avenue Road and Holly Street
  • The above ground section east of Brentcliffe Road

From 2017 to 2019, a detailed analysis was undertaken regarding the property-specific implications of implementation of the Eglinton Connects streetscape. For example, there are existing encroachments in the right of way, such as stairs, ramps, gardens, and walls. Rather than impacting property owners at significant expense to the City, staff determined it would be best to achieve the overall Eglinton Connects streetscape over the longer term (e.g. in part through redevelopment) and through less invasive measures.

In December 2019, City Council directed staff to develop a strategy to accelerate design work of streetscape improvements along Eglinton Avenue, including cycle tracks, to align with the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. The eglintonTOday Complete Street project includes quick and actionable changes that can transform Eglinton Avenue into a complete street that will support and complement the transit corridor. This will also achieve the intent of the Eglinton Connects streetscape, with the full streetscape to be achieved over the long term.

The Federal Government has also provided funding for the Eglinton Connects Streetscape and Cycle Track project though the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF).

This is the logo of the Government of Canada Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) and reads "Investing in Canada" with a graphic of people boarding a bus..

Schedule

May 2024

  • City staff reported to the Infrastructure & Environment Committee (IEC) outlining the final recommended design.
  • City Council provided the authority to install the proposed complete street including bikeways on Eglinton Avenue between Bicknell Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road on May 22, 2024 Item IE13.2 (opens in new window).

August 2024

  • Installation is planned to commence between Avenue Road and Chaplin Crescent (within the limits of the Eglinton Way BIA) with section between Chaplin Crescent and Bathurst Street under consideration.

2025

  • Remainder of Complete Street installation and road resurfacing planned to commence in spring 2025 to best align with the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

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