Item - 2026.TE34.195
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE34.195 - Adding Seating on Streetscapes in Ward 11
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, to report back to the Toronto East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2027 with recommendations on opportunities to provide additional seating along streetscapes in Ward 11, prioritizing locations:
a. along College Street in locations consistent with the Little Italy Streetscape Masterplan;
b. along Baldwin Street between McCaul and Beverley Streets; and
c. along Bathurst Street between Bloor Street and Dupont Street.
Origin
Summary
More than half the residents of Ward 11 do not have private motor vehicles and depend on active transportation and public transit. This includes a high concentration of seniors. The Ward Councillor has worked with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to increase the number of benches at subway stations in the Ward and other locations. However, there remains a serious lack of seating along streetscapes in Ward 11, including in areas where local businesses wish to encourage increased pedestrian traffic.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-289196.pdf