The City of Toronto is developing the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan (LNTP) to address the concerns about transportation conditions in the neighbourhood raised by the community, as well as any related items identified by staff through the course of the study.
The plan will identify, recommend and prioritize changes that can be made to improve safety for all road users, with a focus on vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, people biking, children and seniors.
The plan consists of two phases: a near-term plan and a long-term plan.
Following consideration of public feedback on the near-term changes, staff will submit a report to North York Community Council (NYCC) in fall 2023 with recommendations for near-term improvements. Subject to NYCC approval, implementation of near-term changes will happen in phases.
On November 29, 2022, NYCC considered and adopted the LNTP status report. A copy of the staff report is available under NYCC agenda item NY1.9.
The City reviewed traffic studies and travel data to identify, recommend and prioritize changes to traffic operations and road design that can be made in the coming years:
The City has identified possibilities to improve safety for all road users, especially vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, people who bike, children and seniors.
Review the meeting presentation (coming soon) for more details on the study process, near-term plan and next steps.
The following changes either do not require Council approval or have already been approved by Council:
The following changes require Community Council approval before they can be implemented:
* Changes would require residential polling conducted by the City Clerk’s Office following Community Council approval.
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Travel behaviour changes associated with the new transit and transportation infrastructure must be studied before major network changes are considered.
The development of the long-term plan will begin after the completion of Line 5 Eglinton and planned bikeway on Eglinton Avenue, from Bayview Avenue to the Don Valley.
The long-term plan may consider road redesign elements like:
The Virtual Public Meeting will include a presentation followed by a Question and Answer period.
Date: June 7, 2023
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Join online: Register
Join by phone (audio only): Call 416-915-6530, enter access code 2455 664 4445, followed by attendee ID 38427469.
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To request accommodation, or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us LeasideNTP@toronto.ca or at 416-338-3033.
Complete the online feedback survey before June 20, 2023. Contact us to request a printed copy of the survey.
From July 18, 2022, to September 3, 2022, members of the public were able to locate areas of interest and concern using a digital mapping tool. A total of 257 unique respondents submitted 458 comments.
The most frequently identified concern was high motor vehicle volumes, followed by safety concerns at intersections and poor compliance to traffic controls.
Overall, the comments provided through the digital mapping tool identified:
A public information session was held on February 9, 2022, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and attended by 189 participants.
The information session included a presentation on the LNTP objectives, challenges and opportunities, toolbox of strategies and study process. It was followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on locations that would benefit from safety improvements for all road users.
While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this site. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding our maps, drawings or any other content, please contact LeasideNTP@toronto.ca or 416-338-3033.
In 2019, North York Community Council (2019.NY9.12), directed City staff to work with the community to develop a comprehensive plan to address community concerns about mobility in Leaside:
City staff have used a holistic approach to assess and manage traffic issues within the neighbourhood. The LNTP considers all modes of transportation, with an emphasis on improving conditions for vulnerable road users.
In 2023, the City launched Neighbourhood Streets Plans, to make it fair and transparent for neighbourhoods to access City-led community-guided plans for traffic, road safety and active transportation. The LNTP is considered an early entrant and model for this new program.
Alongside the LNTP initiative, safety measures have recently been implemented in the Leaside area to improve conditions for road users, with a focus on those that are vulnerable:
The study area has been impacted by changes associated with transit projects, development applications and planning studies:
The participation of local residents and stakeholders is essential in both phases to help identify opportunities for improvements and concerns in the neighbourhood.
In addition to the LNTP, the City is also making changes to the design of three intersections within the study area in support of the Council-approved Vision Zero Road Safety Plan.
The City plans permanent road safety improvements at intersections where:
The planned changes will address safety concerns by reducing crossing distances and slowing vehicle speeds. The work will involve removing and reconstructing curbs and sections of sidewalk, as well as replacing asphalt. Designs will bring intersections up to current standards and guidelines.
The work is planned for construction in summer/fall 2023, pending contractor availability. Information on what to expect during construction will be mailed to residents in advance.
If you have any questions or concerns about construction, contact Danielle Davis, Senior Project Manager, at Danielle.Davis@toronto.ca or 416-392-1282.
While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this site. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding our maps, drawings or any other content, please contact LeasideNTP@toronto.ca or 416-338-3033.
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