Starting February 2025, the City will begin installation of cycling connections, traffic reduction measures and road safety improvements on Silverthorn Avenue, Hounslow Heath Road, Laughton Avenue and Blackthorn Avenue. Visit the Project Updates tab below for details.
In April 2024 City Council approved the installation of new bikeways and road safety improvements to Silverthorn Avenue, Hounslow Heath Road, Laughton Avenue and Blackthorn Avenue. A copy of the staff report is available at IE12.4
The Silverthorn Cycling Connections project is focused on reducing non-local motor vehicle traffic and speeds to create a safer neighbourhood street. The changes are part of planned road resurfacing and help fulfill the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by making our roads safer for everyone, especially for seniors, school children, pedestrians and people cycling.
Project Updates
December 2024: Pre-Construction Update
The Silverthorn Cycling Connections project is starting installation in February 2025, including:
New cycling connections and changes to reduce non-local traffic on Silverthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to St. Clair Avenue West, on Laughton Avenue and on Hounslow Heath Road and Blackthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to Rockwell Avenue
Road safety improvements at the intersection of Rockwell Avenue and Silverthorn Avenue and at S.A.D.R.A Park where it connects to Silverthorn Avenue
Phase 1: Improvements between Rogers Road and Davenport Road
Phase 2: Exploring options to extend cycling connections from Rogers Road to Eglinton Avenue West after completing the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Sewer System works
Project Limits and Phasing
Background
Phase 1 Project Design Segments
The City Council-approved 2022-2024 Cycling Network Plan’s Near-Term Program identifies Silverthorn Avenue, Laughton Avenue and Hounslow Heath Road for cycling improvements to connect destinations and neighbouring cycling routes. The Cycling Network Plan is a comprehensive roadmap that outlines the City’s planned investment in the cycling network. It aims to connect gaps in the current cycling network and create safer and more comfortable cycling options.
Public consultation for Silverthorn Cycling Connections Phase 1 took place in early 2024 and included proposed changes between Rogers Road and Davenport Road, presented in three segments:
Segment 1: Silverthorn Avenue – Rogers Road to St. Clair Avenue West
Segment 2: Hounslow Heath Road – St. Clair Avenue West to Laughton Avenue
Segment 3: Laughton Avenue – St. Clair Avenue West to Davenport Road
Phase 1 Approved Changes
Approved Changes for Segment 1
Segment 1
For Silverthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to St. Clair Avenue West and Blackthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to Rockwell Avenue following design has been approved.
View the public consultation information panels to see all design options proposed.
Blackthorn Avenue (Rogers Road to Rowntree Avenue)
Convert two-way vehicle lanes to one-way southbound
Add northbound contra-flow bike lane on east side of street
Add southbound wayfinding markings and signage
Make parking permanent on the west side (estimated parking reduction of one space)
Blackthorn Avenue (Rowntree Avenue to Rockwell Avenue)
Convert one-way northbound vehicle lane to one-way southbound
Add northbound contra-flow bike lane on east side of street
Add southbound wayfinding markings and signage
No change to existing parking
Silverthorn Avenue and Rockwell Avenue intersection:
Reduce intersection corner radii
Install a traffic diverter, creating a cycling and pedestrian only block with a diverter on Rockwell Avenue
Motor vehicle drivers traveling on Rockwell Avenue
towards Silverthorn Avenue will be required to turn right at the intersection
Add crossing opportunities for pedestrians at all corners and in the center
Add new trees in green space
Maintain emergency vehicle access
Segment 1A – Silverthorn Avenue (Rogers Road to Rowntree Avenue)
Convert two-way street to one-way northbound for motor vehicles
Add southbound contra-flow bike lane on west side of street
Add northbound wayfinding pavement markings and signage
Move parking to east side of street (estimated parking increase of four spaces)
Install bike signals, left-turn boxes and bike signal detection at Rogers Road intersection
Segment 1B – Silverthorn Avenue (Rowntree Avenue to Rockwell Avenue)
Convert one-way southbound vehicle lane to one-way northbound
Add southbound contra-flow bike lane on west side of street
Add northbound wayfinding markings and signage
Parking stays on the west side from Rowntree Avenue to Turnberry Avenue (no change to total parking spaces)
Parking moves to the east side from Turnberry Avenue to Rockwell Avenue (no change to total parking spaces)
Segment 1C – Silverthorn Avenue (Rockwell Avenue to St. Clair Avenue West)
Add northbound contra-flow bike lane on east side of street
Add southbound wayfinding pavement markings and signage
Add a trail crossing at S.A.D.R.A Park
Parking stays on west side of street (estimated parking reduction of one space at planned trail crossing)
Road Resurfacing works will be occurring on Silverthorn Avenue from Rockwell Avenue to St. Clair Avenue West
Segment 2 – Hounslow Heath Avenue (St. Clair Avenue West to Laughton Avenue)
For Hounslow Heath Avenue from St.Clair Avenue West to Laughton Avenue following design has been approved.
View the public consultation information panels to see all design options proposed.
Wayfinding markings and signage proposed for northbound and southbound lanes where people cycling and driving share the roadway
No change to existing motor vehicle lanes or parking
Segment 3 – Laughton Avenue (St. Clair Avenue West to Davenport Road)
For Laughton Avenue from St. Clair Avenue West to Davenport Road following changes have been approved.
View the public consultation information panels to see all design options proposed.
Add northbound and southbound wayfinding markings and signage
No change to existing motor vehicle lanes or parking
Public Consultation
Public consultation on Phase 1 took place in early 2024. The public consultation report (linked below) provides a detailed summary of all activities that took place, proposed changes and feedback received.
Phase 2 consultation (Rogers Road to Eglinton Avenue West) is expected to take place after the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Sewer System work in the area is complete.
More information about Phase 2 public consultation will be listed here and sent to the project contact list in advance.
