May Update: City staff will present recommendations to Toronto and East York Community Council on May 28. View the staff report at TE33.54. Arrange to speak or submit comments by calling 416-392-7033 or emailing teycc@toronto.ca by 4:30 p.m. on May 27. Public Consultation report is now available.
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 work would be completed as part of planned road resurfacing along Ossington Avenue, beginning as early as spring 2028.
The project is proposing to remove peak-hour parking restrictions on Ossington Avenue, which would allow for full-time parking and sections of widened sidewalk 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.
The long sections of widened sidewalks and expanded boulevard space would be enhanced with permeable concrete pavers, six new parkette spaces with bioretention planters, new waste receptables and new bicycle racks. The proposal also includes improvements to TTC bus stops and four commercial loading areas along the corridor.
The project area is along Ossington Avenue from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West.
The proposed changes would be constructed with permanent materials throughout the project area and would be delivered together with planned road resurfacing work (Dundas Street West to Argyle Street) in 2028.
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Improving roadway safety: Current lane widths do not meet City standards for safe operation 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, yet many sections have narrow and obstructed sidewalks, and pedestrian boulevards lack amenities to support the high volume of pedestrian activity. This presents an opportunity to reallocate space to better support safety for all road users and enhance the public realm.
Planned roadwork: In 2028, 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.
Following public consultation, the detailed design work for Ossington Avenue is expected to begin in 2026.
Construction of both segments is anticipated to begin in 2028. Timelines are subject to change.
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May 2026 Update: The proposed changes have been updated following feedback from the public consultation in January 2026. Visit the Public Consultation tab to view the public consultation report and the January 2026 proposed design.
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The comment period for this consultation has closed. The Public Consultation Report summarizes feedback received.
A Public Drop-In Event was held on January 27, 2026 that included an opportunity to speak with project staff and view display boards. View the display boards below.
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