Sandhurst Circle Neighbourhood Connections

Attend the public drop-in event on Saturday, February 28 and complete the survey by March 14. View meeting materials in the Public Consultation tab below.

 

The City of Toronto is inviting residents to learn more and provide feedback for the Sandhurst Circle Neighbourhood Connections project which proposes road safety improvements to Sandhurst Circle, Brimwood Boulevard, Chartland Boulevard South from Brimley Road to Sandhurst Circle, Dibgate Boulevard and White Heather Boulevard. 

The proposed changes would improve safety for all road users, including people walking and cycling by:  

  • Installing bikeways and safer road crossings, with no changes to the number of motor vehicle lanes  
  • Creating a local cycling network with connections to the Finch Corridor Trail, East Highland Creek Trail, local destinations including schools, Woodside Square Mall, public transit, parks and the Alton Towers area 

These road safety improvements would serve six school zones and an area with a history of many traffic collisions. From 2015 to 2025, 510 reported collisions occurred on these roads. Of these collisions, 42 involved people walking or cycling, including two fatalities, one involving a high school student, and two serious injuries.​ ​Proposed changes are focused on reducing future collisions and eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. 

A map showing Finch Avenue East, a west to east arterial road, in the center of the map. McCowan Road, a north to south road is in the middle of the map. Sandhurst Circle is a road that forms a circle around McCowan Road and Finch Avenue East. The project is marked by a thick blue line which covers Sandhurst Circle and a road branching off the northwest part of the circle, a road on the northeast part of the circle and roads on the southwest part of the circle. The map also shows an orange line which represents the existing cycling network which runs alongside Highland Creek which runs north to south on the west side of Sandhurst Circle, along Huntingwood Drive which runs west to east and is south of Finch Avenue, and along the Finch Hydro Corridor which is runs west to east north of Finch, just south of McNicoll Avenue.

Sandhurst Circle Neighbourhood Connections extends along Sandhurst Circle, Brimwood Boulevard, Chartland Boulevard South, Dibgate Boulevard and White Heather Boulevard. 

  • New bikeway: Cycle tracks separated from motor vehicles by low wall barriers, proposed to include painted artwork  
  • In front of schools, there are two design options:  
    • Option 1: Cycle track with low wall barriers (school drop-off/pick-up in parking lots and side streets only) See image below. 
    • Option 2: Cycle track with flex posts (would allow on-street school drop-off/pick-up at Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute, and would maintain the school bus loading zone in front of École élémentaire catholique Saint-Jean-de-Lalande) 
  • To maintain left turn lanes at McCowan Road and Finch Avenue East, the cycle tracks would be separated with flex posts instead of low walls at these intersections.  
  • Parking is currently not allowed on Sandhurst Circle. Installation of the cycle track would enforce existing parking restrictions. Option 2 would allow some parking and drop-off/pick-up or school bus loading in front of schools.  
  • No changes to the number of motor vehicle lanes or driveway access  
Cross-section of proposed design (typical mid-block)
Image 1: Cross-section of proposed design (typical mid-block)
Cross-section of proposed design at Finch Avenue East and McCowan Road
Image 2: Cross-section of proposed design at Finch Avenue East and McCowan Road
Cross-section of design Option 2 in front of schools
Image 3: Cross-section of design Option 2 in front of schools
Artist rendering of Option 1 - cycle track with art-covered low wall barriers
Image 4: Artist rendering of Option 1 – cycle track with art-covered low wall barriers
Artist rendering of Option 2 (in front of schools only) - cycle track with flex posts to allow for on-street school drop-off/pick-up and limited parking
Image 5: Artist rendering of Option 2 (in front of schools only) – cycle track with flex posts to allow for on-street school drop-off/pick-up and limited parking

 

  • New bikeway: Bike lanes marked by paint only
  • Due to the width of the roadway, on-street parking would not be allowed.
  • In front of schools, there are two design options:
    • Option 1: Bike lanes on each side of the road (school drop-off/pick-up in parking lots and other side streets only)
    • Option 2: Bike lane on one side and shared lane markings on the school side, which would allow some parking and on-street school drop-off/pick-up
  • No changes to the number of motor vehicle lanes or driveway access
  • New traffic signal at White Heather Boulevard and McNicoll Avenue. There are two design options for the intersection:
    • Option 1: Left-turns would not be permitted for motor vehicles to avoid increasing traffic on White Heather Boulevard and to make roads safer for school children, pedestrians and people cycling
    • Option 2: All turns would be permitted for motor vehicles, with potential increase in vehicle traffic on White Heather Boulevard by people using the street as a short cut to McCowan Road
  • Staff are considering improvements to the East Highland Creek Trail crossing at Brimwood Boulevard, and a potential crossing improvement near Percy Williams Junior Public School on White Heather Boulevard
Cross-section of proposed design
Image 6: Cross-section of proposed design
Cross-section of design Option 2 in front of schools
Image 7: Cross-section of design Option 2 in front of schools
Artist rendering of Option 1 in front of schools
Image 8: Artist rendering of Option 1 in front of schools
Artist rendering of Option 2 - bike lanes on one side and shared lane markings on the school side
Image 9: Artist rendering of Option 2 – bike lanes on one side and shared lane markings on the school side
Artist rendering of Option 1: No left turns for motor vehicles at White Heather Boulevard and McNicoll Avenue
Image 10: Artist rendering of Option 1: No left turns for motor vehicles at White Heather Boulevard and McNicoll Avenue
Artist rendering of Option 2: All motor vehicle turns allowed at White Heather Boulevard and McNicoll Avenue
Image 11: Artist rendering of Option 2: All motor vehicle turns allowed at White Heather Boulevard and McNicoll Avenue

 

  • New bikeway: Bike lanes marked by paint only with flex posts next to school bus loading in Option 1
  • Speed humps and speed limit reduction to 30 km/h
  • In front of Iroquois Junior Public School, there are two design options:
    • Option 1: One-way street for motor vehicles (eastbound only) on Chartland Boulevard South between Dibgate Boulevard and Briarscross Boulevard. Bike lanes on both sides of the road. School bus loading on school side, with flex posts between bikeway and bus zone.
    • Option 2: Maintain two-way traffic and school bus loading. Shared lane markings for cycling with traffic on school side (eastbound) and bike lane (westbound) on other side of road.
  • No changes to the number of motor vehicle lanes or driveway access on Dibgate Boulevard
  • Staff are considering improvements to the East Highland Creek Trail crossing at Chartland Boulevard South, and the intersection at Dibgate Boulevard.
Cross-section of proposed design (outside of school zones)
Image 12: Cross-section of proposed design (outside of school zones)
Cross-section of Option 1: One-way street on Chartland Boulevard South between Dibgate Boulevard and Briarscross Boulevard
Image 13: Cross-section of Option 1: One-way street on Chartland Boulevard South between Dibgate Boulevard and Briarscross Boulevard
Cross-section of Option 2 for Chartland Boulevard South in front of school
Image 14: Cross-section of Option 2 for Chartland Boulevard South in front of school
Artist rendering of Option 1: One-way street on Chartland Boulevard South between Dibgate Boulevard and Briarscross Boulevard. People cycling can travel in both directions.
Image 15: Artist rendering of Option 1: One-way street on Chartland Boulevard South between Dibgate Boulevard and Briarscross Boulevard. People cycling can travel in both directions.

This project involves two phases of engagement.

In Phase One (from October to December 2025), the City engaged key interest groups, including the schools in the project area and Woodside Square Mall. Input from Phase One informed proposed changes to street design.

In Phase Two (ongoing), the City is consulting the public on the proposed changes to street design. Community members are invited to learn about the proposed changes, ask questions and provide feedback.

Public opinion, along with technical and policy considerations, will be used to inform staff recommendations and decisions made by City Council.

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.

There will be interactive activities and crafts for children and youth.

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Location: Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute, 1550 Sandhurst Circle, Forum

Access to the meeting/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.

Feedback

Complete the online survey before March 14. Contact us to request a printed copy of the survey.

Consultation Materials

  • Information Panels
  • Notice
  • Roll Plans

 

Vision Zero Road Safety Plan: This project is part of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, which aims to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by making our roads safer for everyone, especially for seniors, school children, pedestrians and people cycling. 

Cycling Network Plan: The City Council approved 2025-2027 Near Term Implementation Program includes new cycling connections in the area of Sandhurst Circle that aim to connect gaps in the network and people to places and grow the cycling network in parts of the city.

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