Eglinton Avenue is one of the most traversed and diverse streets in Toronto. It connects residents to local businesses, amenities, schools, transit and community groups, as it dissects the city - from east to west - across Midtown. The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail project - the largest transit expansion in Toronto's history and one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects in North America - has been under construction for over a decade. Once finished, it will be invaluable to easing traffic congestion and will provide for a more rapid, green mode of transportation. Key features:
25 stations and stops along Eglinton Avenue
19 kilometres, with more than 10 kilometres running underground
Up to 60% faster than current travel times
Link to 54 bus routes, three TTC subway stations and GO line
To view the Stations and Stops on The Eglinton Crosstown (or Line 5), with details on their design & progress, visit The Crosstown’s website.
Credit: Metrolinx
With such a massive undertaking, no wonder the project’s expected date of completion has been extended several times, now likely opening in late 2022 or early 2023. Through this, there has been city-wide frustration. According to The Canadian Automobile Association’s recent survey, Eglinton Avenue East and Eglinton Avenue West, both made the Top Ten Worst Roads In Ontario!
Something’s gotta give! There is hope on the horizon.
What is The eglintonTOday Complete Street Project?
The City of Toronto is aiming to make travel on Eglinton safer, more welcoming and attractive for everyone, with proposed streetscape improvements & bikeways between Keele Street in the west and Mount Pleasant Road in the east.
What Do They Mean By A Complete Street?
The eglintonTOday Complete Street Project includes 6 defining, interwoven sectors:
Bikeways
Safe and connected cycling infrastructure for all ages & abilities, including cycling tracks, bike share stations & bicycle parking. Terrific for ebikes and cargo-bike travel!
Parking and Loading
On-street 24-7 parking & loading provided on one or both sides of Eglinton Avenue.
CaféTOand Opportunities for Expanded Patios
Additional space for dining through CaféTO installations & patio extensions to support businesses.
Planters
Unique planting arrangements to reflect distinct areas along the corridor
Art Installations
Traffic-box wrapping, murals & other art installations to beautify the corridor & showcase local artists
Artistic Curb Extensions
Unique designs & colour combinations placed at key locations to improve pedestrian safety
Now, it’s your turn! Here is a prime chance to express your ideas and raise your concerns:
Virtual Public Meeting #1 is slated for Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. This is a virtual public meeting including a presentation & opportunity to provide input. Online Registration is recommended.. To join the meeting by phone, call 416-915-6530 5 minutes before the meeting is set to begin and enter the access code 2451 712 4209 to participate without registration. There is also an Online Public Survey now available until July 31, 2022.
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