Ossington Avenue Safety & Streetscaping Improvements

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The City of Toronto is inviting residents and local businesses to learn about and provide feedback on proposed parking, road safety and streetscaping improvements along Ossington Avenue, from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West. These improvements aim to enhance safety for all road users, including pedestrians and people who cycle, take transit or drive, and to improve the public realm.

The project proposes removing peak-hour parking restrictions on Ossington Avenue, which would allow for full-time parking in the curb lanes. There would be one vehicle travel lane in each direction with dedicated turn lanes at Dundas Street West and Queen Street West. The travel lanes would be widened to meet City standards and make it safer for people cycling and larger vehicles like buses and ambulances to travel along the corridor.

Proposed improvements also include expanding pedestrian space with curb extensions at intersection corners, widened sidewalks in sections, and new parkettes with planting and seating. Additional bike parking and one Bike Share station are also proposed.

To make space for these changes, the project proposes permanently moving permit parking on Halton Street to the north side.

This work would be completed as part of planned road resurfacing along Ossington Avenue, beginning as early as 2029.

Map showing project area on Ossington Avenue between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West.

The project area is divided into two segments along Ossington Avenue:

  • Segment 1 – Dundas Street West to Argyle Street
    • Proposed changes in Segment 1 would be constructed with permanent materials
  • Segment 2 – Argyle Street to Queen Street West
    • Proposed changes in Segment 2 would use paint and quick-build materials. 

Both segments would be delivered together with planned road resurfacing work in 2029-2030.

While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this page. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding our maps, drawings or any other content, please contact us at 416-397-5559 or email kelly.rahardja@toronto.ca

Why Consider Changes on Ossington Avenue?

Planned roadwork: In 2029-2030, road resurfacing is planned on Ossington Avenue from Dundas Street West to Argyle Street. Making safety improvements as part of planned road work is cost effective and minimizes disruption in the community.

Improving roadway safety: Current lane widths do not meet City standards for safe operations of emergency vehicles and buses, resulting in improper passing and sideswiping. Narrow travel lanes also limit space for people cycling.

Limited pedestrian space: Ossington Avenue is one of the most vibrant and pedestrian heavy streets in the city but has limited space and seating for pedestrians. This project provides an opportunity to expand and improve the public realm.

Left: Existing cross section, facing north with sidewalks, one travel lane in each direction, and off-peak parking/ Cafe TO space and travel lane at peak hours Right: Proposed cross section, facing north with sidewalks, one travel lane in each direction with turn lanes, and Permanent on-street parking/ Cafe TO/ widened sidewalks

Parking

  • Remove existing peak hour parking restrictions (no stopping 7 to 9 a.m. on the west side and no stopping 4 to 6 p.m. on the east side) and allow full time parking in the curb lanes.
  • Add 14 on-street parking spaces along Ossington Avenue from Dundas Steet West to Queen Street West.
  • Parking spaces from Dundas Street West to Argyle Street would be constructed with permeable concrete. This material allows water to pass through, reducing stormwater runoff.

Roadway Space

  • One travel lane in each direction with new dedicated turn lanes at Dundas Street West and Queen Street West
  • Curb lanes (parking lanes) would accommodate CaféTO curb lane patios, with potential changes to patios required to meet operating standards.
  • Widen travel lanes and narrow parking lanes to meet City guidelines. This would ensure safe operation of larger service vehicles, provide additional space for people cycling, and reduce the risk of sideswiping.

Sidewalk Space

  • Extend curbs and widen sidewalks at all intersections along the corridor, with permanent materials in Segment 1 and paint and quick-build materials in Segment 2.
  • Widen additional sections of sidewalk along Segment 1 to provide space for people, planters and CaféTO sidewalk patios.
  • Add three new parkette spaces in the expanded sidewalk areas, which include bioretention planting (vegetation to capture stormwater runoff), decorative concrete paving and seating.
Extended curb and sidewalk with permanent materials
Extended curb and sidewalk with permanent materials
Extended curb with paint and quick-build bollards
Extended curb with paint and quick-build bollards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bus Stops

  • Expand sidewalk bus loading platform at Argyle Street southbound bus stop
  • New dedicated bus bays at the northbound Argyle Street bus stops
  • Relocation of existing southbound Queen Street bus stop to the south-east corner of Queen Street West and Ossington Avenue (on Queen Street West)

Bike Parking and Bike Share

  • Add 60 bike parking spaces to existing 152 along Ossington Avenue
  • Add a new Bike Share station on Halton Street at Ossington Avenue

While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this page. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding our maps, drawings or any other content, please contact us at 416-397-5559 or email kelly.rahardja@toronto.ca

This project is proposing to permanently move permit parking to the north side of Halton Street (Permit Parking Zone 4H), which currently alternates between the north and south sides. The north side would offer 26 parking spaces year-round, compared to 17 parking spaces offered on the south side. This would also allow space for a proposed Bike Share station on the south side of Halton Street.

In addition, the project is proposing to permanently remove two on-street parking spaces on Foxley Street on the south side at Ossington Avenue (Permit Parking Zone 3K) to extend the existing parkette space.

Map existing permit parking zone along Ossington Avenue and proposed permit parking along Ossington Avenue and Halton Street.

While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this page. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding our maps, drawings or any other content, please contact us at 416-397-5559 or email kelly.rahardja@toronto.ca

Public Drop-In Event

The Public Drop-In Event will provide an opportunity to view the project information panels and speak with members of the project team one-on-one.

Date: January 27, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: 30 Humbert Street (Gym), Toronto, M6J 3A9

Access to the event location is wheelchair/mobility aid accessible. If you require other disability-related accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact us one week before the event.

Consultation Materials

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