Ossington Avenue Safety & Streetscaping Improvements

The City of Toronto is inviting residents to learn more and provide feedback on planned safety and streetscaping improvements along Ossington Avenue, from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West. These improvements aim to enhance safety and accessibility for all road users, including pedestrians and people who cycle, take transit or drive.

The improvements include streetscaping and greenery, upgrades to curbs, and safety features. These improvements support the City’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, Complete Streets Guidelines, and the TransformTO Net Zero Climate Action Strategy.

Public consultation for this project is planned for fall 2025. The roadway improvements would be completed as part of planned road resurfacing along Ossington Avenue, between Dundas Street West to Argyle Street, beginning in late 2027.

Project Area

The project area extends along Ossington Avenue from from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West. The project is divided into two segments:

Segment 1 – Dundas Street West to Argyle Street
Segment 2 – Argyle Street to Queen Street West

Map of project area along Ossington Avenue, from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West. — Map of project area along Ossington Avenue, from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West

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Background

In 2023, major roadway resurfacing was completed along Ossington Avenue, from Argyle Street to Queen Street West (Segment 2).

Major roadway resurfacing is now planned for 2027-2028 along Ossington Avenue, from Dundas Street West to Argyle Street (Segment 1). The City’s inspection of the road shows that it needs repaving, and sections of damaged curb and sidewalk may need to be replaced to bring them to a state of good repair.

These works create an opportunity to provide improvements along Ossington Avenue in Segment 1, such as providing curb extensions at side streets and adding streetscaping. Lane widths will be adjusted to meet City standards in both Segment 1 and 2.

Proposed Changes - Segment 1: Dundas Street West to Argyle Street

Existing curb lanes that allow for parking 22 hours a day (outside of peak hour parking restrictions) would be converted to 24-hour full-time parking lanes. These lanes would also provide space for seasonal CaféTO curbside patios.
Current peak hour parking restrictions (no stopping 7 to 9 a.m. on the west side and no parking 4 to 6 p.m. on the east side) would be removed for the parking lanes.
Travel lanes would be widened to meet City standards, accommodate larger vehicles (including TTC buses), provide additional space for people cycling and reduce the risk of sideswiping incidents.
New physical curb extensions would be added at side streets to reduce crossing distances and improve visibility of pedestrians.

Existing cross section of Ossington Avenue

Proposed cross section of Ossington Avenue

Example of curb extension along a side street

Proposed Changes - Segment 2: Argyle Street to Queen Street West

Existing curb lanes that allow for parking 22 hours a day (outside of peak hour parking restrictions) would be converted to 24-hour full-time parking lanes. These lanes would also provide space for seasonal CaféTO curbside patios.
Current peak hour parking restrictions (no stopping 7 to 9 a.m. on the west side and no parking 4 to 6 p.m. on the east side) would be removed for the parking lanes.
Travel lanes would be widened to meet City standards, accommodate larger vehicles (including TTC buses), provide additional space for people cycling and reduce the risk of sideswiping incidents.
Painted curb extensions and bollards would be added at side streets to improve visibility of pedestrians and reinforce no parking areas.

Proposed cross section of Ossington Avenue Segment 2

Public Consultation

Public consultation for this project is planned for fall 2025. There will be an opportunity to attend a Public Event, learn more about the proposed changes and provide feedback to City staff.

Notices about the consultation will be issued by mail. Project list subscribers will receive notification by email.