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.
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 near-term plan public meeting presentation for more details on the study process, near-term plan and next steps.
The following changes do not require Council approval or have already been approved by City Council:
The following planned changes have been implemented:
The following changes have been approved by NYCC:
The following approved changes have been implemented:
City staff will report to NYCC in late 2024 with a review of the feasibility of installing an intersection pedestrian signal at Bayview Avenue/Sutherland Drive:
NYCC has directed City staff not to proceed with the following proposed changes:
The implementation of speed humps and permit parking is contingent on positive polling results. The polling process is summarized below:
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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 the planned bikeway on Eglinton Avenue, from Bayview Avenue to the Don Valley.
The long-term plan may consider road redesign elements like:
A virtual public meeting was held on June 7, 2023, that included a presentation and Question & Answer period to speak with project staff.
From July 18 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.
A public information session was held on February 9, 2022. 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.
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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.
All intersection construction is anticipated for completion in spring 2024, pending contractor availability. Information on what to expect during construction will be mailed to residents in advance.
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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:
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