Knox Avenue Bikeway Connection

On April 7, 2022, City Council adopted agenda item IE28.7, which included the authorization to install the bikeway connection on Knox Avenue, between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East. Road reconstruction is proposed for spring 2023.

 

Knox Avenue, from Eastern Avenue to Lake Shore Boulevard East, is scheduled for road reconstruction. The roadwork provides an opportunity to redesign this section of Knox Avenue and install a separated bikeway that would connect to the existing contra-flow lanes north of Eastern Avenue. Changes would improve safety for all road users.

As part of the City’s Council-approved Cycling Network Plan, this project connects gaps in the existing cycling network, better connecting people to places.

Upcoming Dates

Date Details
February 8 to 28, 2022 Public consultation period
March 14, 2022 Consultation report posted
March/April 2022 Report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee & City Council
Spring 2023 Road reconstruction

April 7, 2022: City Council

On April 7, 2022, City Council authorized the installation of the bikeway connection on Knox Avenue between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East and all required Chapter 886, and 950 by-law amendments. Installation is planned for summer/fall 2022.

March 29, 2022: Infrastructure and Environment Committee

On March 29, 2022, the Infrastructure and Economic Committee endorsed agenda item IE28.7, including staff recommendations to install the bikeway connection on Knox Avenue between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East and all required Chapter 886, and 950 by-law amendments. City Council was asked to consider this item on April 7, 2022.

From February 8 and 28, 2022, feedback was gathered from stakeholder meetings and emails from members of the public.

Map showing the location of the proposed two-way cycle track, which is Knox Avenue, between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East.
The proposed two-way cycle track is on Knox Avenue, between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East, and will connect to the contra-flow lanes north of Eastern Avenue.
  • Proposed two-way cycle track on the west side to eliminate conflicts at Canada Post driveways and service road.
  • Cycle track is proposed to be physically separated from motor vehicle traffic by a cast-in-place curb/median and at the same level as the street.
  • The west side sidewalk is proposed to be widened.
  • New road base and surface for people driving and cycling.
Existing conditions on Knox Avenue, showing two-way motor vehicle lanes
Existing conditions on Knox Avenue, looking north.
Proposed conditions on Knox Avenue, showing two-way cycle tracks to the west of two-way motor vehicle lanes
Proposed conditions on Knox Avenue, looking north.

Examples of Street-Level Cycle Tracks

A group of people cycling one way in a cycle track, while a person cycling with a child bike seat going in the opposite direction.
Wellesley Street two-way street level cycle track.
Two people cycling in a cycle track on Wellesley Street, near Bay Street.
Cast-in-place curb separation on Wellesley Street near Bay Street.

Transition at Eastern Avenue

Aerial view of the cycling connection at Wellesley Street and Queens Park Crescent
Example of proposed transition, similar to what’s at Wellesley Street/Queens Park Crescent
  • Two-way cycle track on Knox Avenue, south of Eastern Avenue, will need to transition to one-way bikeways on the north side of Eastern Avenue.
  • A bike crossing on the south side of the intersection will provide a transition for people cycling northbound to cross to the east side of Knox Avenue to continue in the contra-flow lane north of Eastern Avenue.

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