Item - 2026.NY33.26
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 26, 2026 and was adopted with amendments.
NY33.26 - Metrolinx’s Ontario Line Construction within the North York District - Second Quarter 2026 Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 15 - Don Valley West, 16 - Don Valley East
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, work with Metrolinx to develop a plan to manage rush hour traffic along Brentcliffe Road from Wicksteed Avenue to Eglinton Avenue East, caused by volume impacts resulting from the Beth Nealson Drive long term closure, including but not limited to measures such as the hiring of traffic agents.
Origin
Summary
City Council, at its meeting in December 2025, directed the Transit Expansion Division to report to North York Community Council by second quareter 2026 with an update on Metrolinx’s Ontario Line construction within North York.
The purpose of this report is to provide updates and project details on the three Ontario Line stations and the elevated guideway located in North York, and includes updates on:
- Construction Updates and Impacts;
- Metrolinx’s Community Benefits and Supports Program; and,
- Public Engagement.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-286804.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/comm/communicationfile-211636.pdf
(May 25, 2026) E-mail from Carol Burtin Fripp and Geoff Kettel, Co-Chairs Leaside Residents Association (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/comm/communicationfile-211664.pdf
(May 26, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (NY.Supp)
Speakers
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, work with Metrolinx to develop a plan to manage rush hour traffic along Brentcliffe Avenue from Wicksteed Avenue to Eglinton Avenue East, caused by volume impacts resulting from the Beth Nealson Drive long term closure, including but not limited to measures such as the hiring of traffic agents.