For the past 11 days, my office has received daily updates on the Trillium Line 2 testing, which is currently in the simulated passenger service phase of Trial Running. Success in this phase requires a 14-day rolling average of 98.5 percent on-time performance, and as we approach the end of this testing period, positive results…
One of the City’s goals in the Official Plan is to have the majority of trips be taken by sustainable transportation – transit, walking, rolling, and riding a bicycle. This shift will have incredible benefits to the neighbourhoods, fewer cars, less pollution, quieter streets, a healthier city. To meet that goal, people need to feel…
Construction of the Connaught Avenue is set to be in full-swing starting September 23rd, beginning with the installation of the new storm sewer extension from Elmhurst north towards Carling Ave. The work will include new sidewalk on the east side of Connaught Avenue from Carling Avenue to Severn Avenue as well as asphalt overlay, and…
Walking, biking, scooting, driving – we all want to stay safe on our roads, no matter our mode of travel. But we are more vulnerable to severe injury from vehicle collisions when we are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Adults over 65 and children under 15 are also more at risk. Consider cyclists: out of 673 fatal and…
Many of you will recall the Pedestrian Safety Review that took place for Carling and Edgeworth. Construction for this project is set to begin this week to reconfigure this intersection to improve pedestrian safety. This project will consist of curb extensions on the southwest, southeast and northwest corners, realignment of pedestrian crosswalks, an upgraded westbound…
It’s worthwhile to note when goals are met, and things get done at city hall. This week at Transportation Committee the request for funding of $5 million towards cycle infrastructure on the Maitland Avenue overpass was passed unanimously. This overpass bridge is owned and operated by the province under the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and is…
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, a report from staff will be brought to Transportation Committee recommending the city create cycling facilities on the Maitland Avenue Bridge over Highway 417. The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) plans to replace the Maitland Avenue, Woodroffe Avenue, Pinecrest Road, and Richmond Road bridges over Highway 417. Currently none of…
Next week KEV will be paving a new section of MUP in the Connaught Park area near Connaught Avenue and Henley Street. The green line in the diagram below shows roughly where the new pathway will be located. This will be the permanent configuration of the MUP in the area. Paving will take place between…
When you hear us talk about active transportation, we’re talking about how you can move yourself around the city without a personal vehicle. Do you walk to the bus? Do you cycle to work? Do you use a wheelchair or scooter to go for groceries? These are all forms of active transportation. The use of…