Last updated: June 30, 2020 at 10:35 a.m.
To help businesses, services, and community agencies that are open support physical distancing outside and inside their buildings while also accommodating increased demand for delivery and pickup services, the City is offering two programs: Temporary Parking Pick-up Zones and Curb Lane Pedestrian Zones.
Each location will have unique conditions that will be assessed carefully by the City to develop the most appropriate solution. In some cases, City staff may be able to suggest alternate line-up configurations to alleviate crowding concerns. In other cases, a temporary curb lane closure may be the most effective tool.
All open businesses should read the tips for businesses offering curbside pickup and follow advice from public health experts by planning to manage physical distancing for customers and employees, both inside and outside their stores; support proper hand hygiene; keep surfaces and objects clean; and find ways to limit contact between people.
Please note: This map shows installations that have been installed; for information about planned installations please email curbTO@toronto.ca
| Week | Curb Lane Pedestrian Zones | Temporary Parking Pick-Up Zones | Sidewalk Widening | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27 – May 1 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 21 |
| May 4-8 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 28 |
| May 11-15 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 33 |
| May 18-22 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| May 25-29 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 29 |
| June 1-5 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 26 |
| June 8-12 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 28 |
| June 15-19 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 23 |
| June 22-26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 94 | 92 | 14 | 200 |
Total approved and installed CurbTO interventions to date: 200
Zone requests are submitted by Councillors, BIAs, Community Agencies and Individual businesses: 439
Asphalt ramps are provided wherever possible when there is a level difference between the sidewalk, or pedestrian pathway, and the road surface: 151
Equipment used includes: barrels, lane closure arrow signs, lane ends signs, road closed signs, and water fillable jersey barriers: 2070+
Wards/locations chosen include consultation with local Councillors: 12 Wards (3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19)
Request a temporary parking pick-up zone and/or a curb lane pedestrian zone for your business: Request Form
In order to expedite your request, please provide as much detail as possible in your application. Indicate whether there are nearby commercial loading zones, no parking areas or other areas you feel could be considered for your needs. Be sure to include photos that reflect your current situation (i.e. line-ups into your store or specific area where a parking zone could be located).
Businesses/community agencies that require customers to line up along the sidewalk in order to achieve physical distancing within their stores may be eligible to receive a Curb Lane Pedestrian Zone that provides customers and other pedestrians with enough space to line-up and pass by safely.
This program is offered city-wide and includes limited signage installations, provided by the City, where required.
Businesses offering pick-up, take-out or delivery services may qualify for a temporary (10-minute) priority Parking Pick-Up Zone.
This program is being offered city-wide and includes limited signage installations, provided by the City, where required.
On some streets, sidewalk widening (closure of the curb lane) will be implemented to make sure people have space to get around while respecting physical distancing.
