Work on the next phase of the project began in August, starting with excavation and launch shaft construction at the intersection of Thornwood Road and Rowanwood Avenue. Barricades are installed at the intersection of Thornwood Road and Rowanwood Avenue, restricting access to Thornwood Road from Rowanwood Avenue until launch shaft construction is finished.
City data from such signs within 200 metres of fixed-location cameras were analyzed by The Globe and Mail. The results show that the number of people driving more than 15 kilometres an hour above the limit near the cameras dropped more than it did city-wide while the cameras were in place, then started to rise again once they were gone.
After years of writing about traffic enforcement and pedestrian and cyclist safety, I became convinced that Toronto police either just don’t like or don’t respect policing the roads, and the leadership doesn’t see good reason to change that.
A former police officer told Habibinia much the same. There is a long-standing culture inside the police service where traffic enforcement is not considered “real police work” compared to “sexy” crime-fighting. Yet city hall, which sets the police budget, believes gridlock is a major problem, for people and for the economy.
ABCRA commissioned the Planning Partnership to produce a study to provide recommendations for near term improvements with a lifespan of approximately 10-15 years, which constitute the interim condition for the Avenue Road streetscape, until such time as the final condition can be constructed.
In a significant development last month, the City of Toronto unveiled new designs for Avenue Road at an open house event, signalling progress in addressing the long-standing issues. The designs aim to transform Avenue Road into a more pedestrian-friendly, people-friendly environment, prioritizing safety, comfort and connectivity.
Cycling enthusiasts from various communities are gearing up to challenge the construction plan for a 50-storey condo along a stretch of Yonge Street, challenging the proposed closure of bike lanes and sidewalks for nearly three years.
The City of Toronto wants to hear from you to help make recommendations on which bikeways to build, upgrade and study in 2025 to 2027. Please fill out the survey and submit it by December 10.
The City of Toronto is seeking public feedback on the use of micromobility, e.g. bikes, e-bikes and other small vehicles. The results from this survey will be used to develop a city-wide strategy for micromobility, including what new forms might be allowed in future. The survey will be open until December 13, 2023.
A safer, friendlier, and quieter Avenue Road between Bloor Street and St. Clair Avenue is almost within reach – but we need your help for a final push! Complete the City’s Avenue Road Study by November 2, 2023.
Toronto police officer stops 3 distracted drivers — all on their cellphones — at the same time.On Monday afternoon, Toronto police officer Kirk Papadopoulos was parked on a curbside near Avenue Road and Davenport Road in his unmarked car when he stopped three distracted drivers within the span of about 30 seconds.