Transform Yonge (Sheppard Avenue to Finch Avenue)

Project Area

The project area is on Yonge Street, between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue.

Project Timeline

Public Consultation

Public consultation is an important element of this project. You will have opportunities for input at key stages throughout the detailed design phase of this project. Information about future public consultation events will be distributed by mail and posted here.

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About the Approved Design

In 2020, City Council endorsed the preferred design concept, Transform Yonge, for the full reconstruction of Yonge Street, between Florence Avenue/Avondale Avenue to the Finch Hydro Corridor (2020.IE18.1), including:

• Four motor vehicle lanes (two lanes in each direction) with turn lanes at key intersections
• Expanded pedestrian space on both sides of the street to accommodate wider sidewalks, street furniture, patios, trees and green infrastructure
• New and enhanced pedestrian crossings, including new and improved signalized intersections with turn restrictions at some intersections
• The extension of the centre landscaped median along the length of the corridor
• Raised physically-separated cycle tracks to allow for safe cycling infrastructure for all ages and abilities
• On-street mid-block parking in strategic locations using lay-bys for short-term parking, loading and deliveries areas where right-of-way width permits; additional parking added on side streets
• Modifications to improve bus reliability and travel times along Yonge Street, such as a northbound bus-only lane from the Finch Bus Terminal driveway to Bishop Avenue

About the Environmental Study Report

Study Overview

From 2016 to 2020, the City of Toronto conducted a study to explore ways to improve the streetscape and public realm during road reconstruction on Yonge Street, from Sheppard Avenue to Finch Avenue. The goal was to enhance the area for all road users, including pedestrians, people cycling, taking transit and driving.

Opportunities that were considered include:

• improving streetscape by including street trees, lighting, paving and street furniture
• expanding sidewalks and boulevard widths
• integrating adjacent parks and public open spaces
• enhancing the landscaped centre median
• improving safety for all road users
• including bikeways on Yonge Street
• improving pedestrian crossings
• reconfiguring the right-of-way and motor vehicle lanes

Environmental Study Report

The study was completed in accordance with the Schedule C requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process.

An Environmental Study Report (ESR) was placed on the public record for a 30-day review period, from March 24 to April 22, 2022.

• Table of Contents and Executive Summary
• Chapter 1 – Project Overview
• Chapter 2 – Problems and Opportunities
• Chapter 3 – Existing Conditions (Part 1)
• Chapter 3 – Existing Conditions (Part 2)
• Chapter 4 – Consultation and Engagement
• Chapter 5 – Evaluation of Alternatives
• Chapter 6 to 8
• Appendix A – Natural Environment
• Appendix B – Arborist Report
• Appendix C – Air Quality Assessment
• Appendix D – Noise Assessment
• Appendix E – Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment Report
• Appendix F – Heritage Memo
• Appendix G – Traffic Analysis and Modelling Summaries
• Appendix H – Public Consultation Record
• Appendix I – Stakeholder Consultation Record
• Appendix J – Indigenous Community Engagement Record
• Appendix K – Re-Imagine Yonge-Layout 30% Design (Part 1)
• Appendix K – Re-Imagine Yonge-Layout 30% Design (Part 2)
• Appendix K – Re-Imagine Yonge-Layout 30% Design (Part 3)
• Appendix K – Re-Imagine Yonge-Layout 30% Design (Part 4)

Public Consultation

Public Drop-in Events

The Public Drop-In Events provided opportunities to view the project information panels and speak with members of the project team one-on-one.

Public Drop-in Event #5 (December 11, 2017)

• Information Panels
• Transform Yonge roll plan
• Enhance Yonge roll plan
• Transform Yonge roll plan

Public Drop-in Event #4 (October 10, 2017)

• Information Panels
• Yonge Street Concept roll plan
• Doris Transform roll plan
• Beecroft Transform 1 (Hendon Avenue to Horsham Avenue) roll plan
• Beecroft Transform 1 (Horsham Avenue to North York Boulevard) roll plan
• Beecroft Transform 1 (North York Boulevard to Poyntz Avenue) roll plan

Public Drop-in Event #3 (September 29, 2016)

• Information Panels

Public Drop-in Event #2 (July 25, 2016)

• Information Panels

Public Drop-in Event #1 (May 25, 2016)

• Information Panels

Design Charrettes

The design charrette was held on June 9 and 11, 2016, and included an opportunity to collaborate with the project team on identifying a preferred alternative solution and developing design options for Yonge Street.

Jane’s Walk

The Jane’s Walk was held on May 7, 2016. The tour started at Mel Lastman Square and continued along Yonge Street to discuss the history of the area, current conditions and plans for improvements.

Background

• December 16, 2020: North York Centre – REimagining Yonge (Sheppard to Finch) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (IE18.1)
• March 26, 2018: REimagining Yonge (Sheppard to Finch) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (PW27.1)
• March 5, 2018: Health and Safety Impacts of REimagining Yonge (Sheppard to Finch) (HL25.4)
• January 22, 2018: Public Health Review of REimagining Yonge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (HL24.10)
• January 19, 2018: REimagining Yonge (Sheppard to Finch) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (PW26.6)
• May 9, 2017: REimagining Yonge (Sheppard to Finch) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study – Interim Project Status Update (PW21.9)