Item - 2025.IE23.6

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the change in bikeway designation on:

a. Blue Jays Way from King Street West to Front Street West, to uni-directional cycle track from bike lanes;

b. Peter Street from Queen Street West to King Street West, to uni-directional cycle track from bike lanes;

c. Davenport Road from Westmoreland Avenue North to Wychwood Park, to uni-directional cycle track from bike lanes;

d. Jones Avenue from Dundas Street East to Queen Street East, to bike lanes from uni-directional cycle tracks; and

e. Ontario Street from Aberdeen Avenue to Carlton Street, to a contra-flow bike lane from a contra-flow cycle track.

2. City Council delegate, despite any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until June 30, 2028, for the purposes of implementing and then addressing operational and safety issues that may arise in relation to the projects identified in Recommendation 1, the authority to implement changes and process and submit directly to Council any necessary bills for by-law amendments to the schedules to City of Toronto Code Chapters on the streets and within the parameters as identified in Attachment 3 to the report (June 25, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such by-laws submitted be made permanent on June 30, 2028.

3. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signal on Finch Avenue East and a point approximately 180 metres west of Sandhust Circle (at East Highland Creek Greenway Trail).

4. City Council amend cycling, traffic and parking regulations required in Chapter 886, Chapter 903, Chapter 910, and Chapter 950, as generally described in Attachment 4 - Technical Amendments to the report (June 25, 2205) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, for previously approved projects by City Council that have been enacted in phases aligned with the timing of implementation of the appropriate segments of the respective projects over 2025 to 2026 and by-law accuracy.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to continue with the planned delivery of sidewalks on:

a. Ancroft Place (north side from Sherbourne Street North to 80 metres east of Sherbourne Street North);

b. Bankfield Drive (east side from Edgebrook Drive to 15 metres north of Edgebrook Drive);

c. Beechgrove Drive (east side from Copperfield Road to 330 metres east of Minuk Acres);

d. Bellefontaine Street (west side from 40 metres south of Kenfin Avenue to 285 metres south of Bellbrook Road);

e. Earl Road (north and south side from 45 metres east of Dorset Road to Dorset Road);

f. Glenridge Road (east and west side from 10 metres west of Chine Drive to Chine Drive);

g. Hanover Road (south side from trail entrance of Robert Leek Park to 20 metres west of trail entrance of Robert Leek Park);

h. Josaly Drive (west side from 15 Josaly Drive to 17 Josaly Drive);

i. Leslie Street (west side from Glassworks Drive to Wicksteed Avenue);

j. Macdonell Avenue (north side from Wabash Avenue to 261 Macdonell Avenue);

k. Manitou Boulevard (east side from Briar Hill Avenue to Ridelle Avenue);

l. Parkland Road (south side from Blantyre Avenue to Clonmore Drive);

m. Parlette Avenue (west side from Ravine Park Crescent to Ravine Park Crescent [south leg]);

n. Ravine Park Crescent (north side from Port Union Road to Parlette Avenue);

o. Silverview Drive (south side from Crushendale Drive to Bowerbank Drive);

p. Sumach Street (east side from Amelia Street to Winchester Street);

q. Wilby Crescent (west side from Weston Road to 75 metres southwest of Weston Road); and

r. Wyndcliff Crescent (north side from Wyndcliff Crescent to Knighton Drive).

6. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Davenport Road, between Bathurst Street and a point 35 metres east, for westbound right-turns only.

7. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to propose, by the second quarter of 2026 for implementation in 2026, a safe route for cyclists from the western-end of the Rosedale Valley Road multi-use trail (at Park Road) to Yonge Street.

8. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to investigate the installation of a sidewalk on the north side of Walpole Avenue, from Highfield Road to Woodfield Road, and add to the work plan if feasible.

9. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to, as part of the next Near-term Cycling Network Plan Update, to review opportunities for new cycling facilities on Broadview Avenue between Cosburn Avenue and Danforth Avenue.

10. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to, as an interim measure, install shared road pavement markings (“sharrows”) on Logan Avenue northbound from Danforth Avenue to Cosburn Avenue, on Carlaw Avenue southbound from Gowan Avenue to Danforth Avenue, and on Gowan Avenue eastbound and westbound from Logan Avenue to Carlaw Avenue, and to refresh all pavement markings on the above streets as well as those approved at the Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8, 2025.

11. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to, as an interim measure, install a southbound contra-flow bike lane on Logan Avenue on the west side of the roadway, from Cosburn Avenue to Gowan Avenue, and that on-street permit parking be made permanent on the east side of the street for a net increase of three (3) parking spaces (from 12 to 15).

12. City Council direct that the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, report to the appropriate Standing Committee on ownership, maintenance and future improvements to the Westwood Parkette at Logan Avenue and Floyd Avenue.

13. City Council delegate, despite any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until June 30, 2028, for the purposes of implementing and then addressing operational and safety issues that may arise in relation to Part 11 above, the authority to implement changes and process and submit directly to Council any necessary bills for by-law amendments to the schedules to City of Toronto Code Chapters, and that such by-laws submitted be made permanent on June 30, 2028.

14. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or By-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services in order to give effect to City Council’s decision.

This report seeks City Council authority to upgrade bikeway projects identified in the Cycling Network Plan Near-Term Implementation Program (2025-2027). The Cycling Network Plan and the associated Near-Term Implementation Plan adopted by City Council in June 2024 seeks to build on the existing network of cycling routes to Connect gaps in the current network, Grow the network into new parts of the city, and Renew existing parts of the network to improve safety.

Through this report, Transportation Services is seeking authority for bikeway projects that are proposed to be installed or under construction in the near-term (2025-2027), for which design and consultation have been completed. No motor vehicle travel lanes removals are required for the projects within this report.

This report seeks Council authority to make by-law amendments associated with improvements to 1.9 centreline kilomeres of existing bikeways on the following streets:

-  Blue Jays Way and Peter Street: Queen Street West to Front Street West (bike lane and cycle track to parking-protected cycle track, Ward 10)

-  Davenport Road: Westmoreland Avenue North to Wychwood Park, and at Bathurst Street (traffic and parking; Ward 9 and 12)

This report also seeks Council authority to rescind the previously approved changes to by-laws on Jones Avenue from Queen Street East to Dundas Street East. On April 17, 2024, City Council approved by-laws to convert the existing bike lanes on this block of Jones Avenue to cycle tracks. After further design analysis, the existing bike lane configuration is recommended to be maintained, along with improvements to safety and accessibility at intersections and transit stops as part of an upcoming road resurfacing project.

Transportation Services is continuing to utilize the streamlined reporting process for by-law amendment submissions associated with cycling infrastructure projects approved by Council for implementation. Once projects are approved by Council, the streamlined process involves delegation of authority to submit bills directly to Council for a defined period of time after project implementation, which enables Transportation Services to make minor adjustments to constructed conditions without delay and based on local Councillor and public feedback, such as parking adjustments to improve sightlines, adjustments or addition of accessible loading areas, and similar modifications.

The changes proposed as part of the projects identified above would improve both safety and mobility options by providing improved cycling connections to transit, parks, local schools, businesses, and residences. Pedestrian improvements have also been included in the projects, wherever feasible, including curb extensions, pedestrian head start signals, and motor vehicle lane adjustments.

In addition, this report seeks to make minor housekeeping amendments to existing or approved bikeways and their associated traffic and parking by-laws on the following streets:

-  Brunswick Avenue: Brunswick Avenue at Bloor Street West (traffic; Ward 10)

-  Esther Shiner Boulevard: Provost Drive to Old Leslie Street (bike lane and parking; Ward 24)

-  Huntingwood Drive: between Kennedy Road and Pharmacy Avenue (parking; Ward 22)

-  The Esplanade: Yonge Street to Scott Street (parking; Ward 11)

-  Winona Drive: Vaughan Road to Eglinton Avenue West (parking; Ward 12)

Further, as part of this report, Transportation Services is seeking Council authority to install a new traffic control signal 180 metres west of the Sandhurst Circle and Finch Avenue East intersection to prepare for a new trail connection on Finch Avenue East for the East Highland Creek Greenway Trail.

Missing Links Sidewalk Projects

The Missing Sidewalk Installation Program seeks to provide safe, comfortable, and accessible sidewalks on all public streets. Transportation Services reviews opportunities to install sidewalks on all roadway classifications through bundling with other state-of-good-repair roadway or utility work, as well as stand-alone delivery, as a fundamental objective of the Vision Zero 2.0 Road Safety Plan.

In July 2019, Council requested that sidewalk proposals not otherwise delegated to the

General Manager, Transportation Services, or those requested by a Member of Council, be reported on an annual basis to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for recommendation to City Council. This report recommends the installation of sidewalks on the following local roads:

-  Ancroft Place from Sherbourne Street North to 80 metres east of Sherbourne Street North (north side, Ward 11);

-  Bankfield Drive from Edgebrook Drive to 15 metres north of Edgebrook Drive (east side, Ward 1);

-  Beechgrove Drive from Copperfield Road to 330 metres east of Minuk Acres (east side, Ward 25);

-  Bellefontaine Street from 40 metres south of Kenfin Avenue to 285 metres south of Bellbrook Road (west side, Ward 22);

-  Earl Road from 45 metres east of Dorset Road to Dorset Road (north and south side, Ward 20);

-  Glenridge Road from 10 metres west of Chine Drive to Chine Drive (east and west side, Ward 20);

-  Hanover Road from trail entrance of Robert Leek Park to 20 metres west of trail entrance of Robert Leek Park (south side, Ward 6);

-  Josaly Drive from 15 Josaly Drive to 17 Josaly Drive (west side, Ward 25);

-  Leslie Street from Glassworks Drive to Wicksteed Avenue (west side, Ward 15);

-  Macdonell Avenue from Wabash Avenue to 261 Macdonell Avenue (north side, Ward 4);

-  Manitou Boulevard from Briar Hill Avenue to Ridelle Avenue (east side, Ward 8);

-  Parkland Road from Blantyre Avenue to Clonmore Drive (south side, Ward 20);

-  Parlette Avenue from Ravine Park Crescent to Ravine Park Crescent [south leg] (west side, Ward 25);

-  Ravine Park Crescent from Port Union Road to Parlette Avenue (north side, Ward 25);

-  Silverview Drive from Crushendale Drive to Bowerbank Drive (south side, Ward 18);

-  Sumach Street from Amelia Street to Winchester Street (east side, Ward 13);

-  Wilby Crescent from Weston Road to 75 metres southwest of Weston Road (west side, Ward 5); and,

-  Wyndcliff Crescent from Wyndcliff Crescent to Knighton Drive (north side, Ward 16).

In addition to the above, there are five locations for (5) missing sidewalk projects identified in this report for 2025 that are within the delegated authority of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

A map of the Cycling Network and Missing Sidewalk projects proposed in this report is included as Attachments 1 and 2, respectively.