What does this mean for Etobicoke-Lakeshore?

Increased safety for those who walk, cycle, and drive

Over the past ten years, there have been 48 collisions involving fatalities or serious injuries in the project area, and 55% of these serious and fatal collisions included vulnerable road users (pedestrians and cyclists).

This project prioritizes increasing safety for all road users through design features that create predictable traffic movements and reduce conflicts between turning vehicles and other road users.

Better connection to the City’s existing cycling network

Extending the cycling infrastructure west along Bloor creates a stronger connection from Etobicoke-Lakeshore to the City's existing cycling network, and advances our City's Cycling Network Plan.

Currently, there is no safe cycling infrastructure along this stretch of Bloor. Throughout my campaign, and now while in office, I’ve spoken with many Ward 3 residents who are excited to safely bike along on Bloor in these protected cycling lanes.

Transportation options that support sustainable growth

The Bloor Street West corridor is growing. In and around the project area, thousands of new housing units are proposed or currently under review. These new residents will need access to safe transportation and active transportation options.

We are currently experiencing congestion along Bloor, and there is no room for new roads. This project supports the City in achieving City Council's TransformTO goal to provide residents (existing and future) with safe and comfortable options for transit and active transportation.