Keele Street Safety and Bikeway Improvements

An artistic rendering of Keele Street with proposed changes, illustrating multi-use path adjacent to the sidewalk on both sides of the street.
An artistic rendering of Keele Street with proposed changes, illustrating multi-use path adjacent to the sidewalk on both sides of the street.

 

Share your comments on road safety and streetscape opportunities on Keele Street between Finch Avenue and Steeles Avenue. Submit comments by October 20.
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The City of Toronto is inviting feedback on opportunities for road safety, cycling, and pedestrian upgrades on Keele Street, Finch Avenue to Steeles Avenue.

This project supports improved road safety and cycling connections to destinations including the Finch West subway station, the Finch West LRT and to York University (Keele campus) and will strengthen connections to existing cycling facilities and multi-use trails.

The Keele Street Safety and Bikeway Improvements Project extends along Keele Street between Finch Avenue West and Steeles Avenue West.

Keele Project Limits
Map showing project limits along Keele Street between Finch Avenue West and Steeles Avenue West.

 

Map showing proposed design changes in project area along Keele Street between Finch Avenue West and Steeles Avenue West
Map showing proposed design changes in project area along Keele Street between Finch Avenue West and Steeles Avenue West.

 

 

  • The existing motor vehicle lanes would be maintained but narrowed to current City guidelines.
  • A multi-use path is proposed in the area between the sidewalk and green boulevard on both sides of the street in addition to the existing sidewalk.
  • Transit stops improvement at Finch Avenue West, Four Winds Drive, Murray Ross Parkway and The Pond Road.
  • Intersection improvements at Finch Avenue West, Four Winds Drive, Murray Road Parkway and The Pond Road, including truck aprons, curb radius reductions, curb extensions, raised crosswalk and crossride and head-start for pedestrians and people cycling.
  • Green infrastructure and streetscape opportunities, including seating and gardens.

 

The image depicts the existing conditions of Keele Street and the proposed change which includes adding multi-use trails on both sides of the street in addition to streetscaping

  • The existing motor vehicle lanes would be maintained but narrowed to current City guidelines.
  • The existing sidewalk is proposed to be removed and replaced with a multi-use path on both sides of the street.
  • Transit stop improvements at Canarctic Drive and Steeles Avenue West, including integrated bus/bike platforms.
  • Intersection improvements at York Boulevard and Canarctic Drive, The Chimney Stack Road and Steeles Avenue West.
  • Green infrastructure and streetscape opportunities, including seating and gardens.

The image depicts the existing conditions of Keele Street and proposed changes, including adding a multi-use trail on one side of the street and streetscaping opportunities

Submit feedback on road safety and streetscape opportunities for Keele Street between Finch Avenue and Steeles Avenue by October 20, 2025

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The City of Toronto is proposing changes on Keele Street as part of planned road resurfacing and in support of the City’s commitment to the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. The Plan’s goal is to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by making our roads safer for everyone, especially for seniors, school children, and people walking and cycling. On Keele Street over the last 10 years, six pedestrians or people cycling have been killed or seriously injured within the project limits, including people cycling —at Murray Ross Parkway and Steeles Avenue. Additionally, 30 collisions resulted in pedestrians or people cycling sustaining minor injuries. All proposed changes are focused on reducing future collisions and injuries. In 2027, Keele Street will be repaved to maintain a state-of-good-repair, providing opportunity to make improvements in a cost-effective way that minimizes construction impacts.

Between 2018-2022, the City consulted on and installed several bikeways around the York University and Downsview area. Additionally, Keele Street scored highest in the 2025-2027 Cycling Impact Analysis, placing it in the second-highest category.

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