The Cycling Network Plan and the associated Near Term Implementation Plan, adopted by City Council in December 2021 seeks to build on the existing network of cycling routes to Connect gaps in the current network, Grow the network into new parts of the city, and Renew existing parts of the network to improve safety. Through this report, Transportation Services is seeking authority for a number of bikeway projects that are proposed to be installed in the near term (2022-2024) for which design and consultation have been completed. New bikeways are proposed through the Bloor Street West Complete Street Extension, Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections, Cabbagetown Cycling Connections, Sheppard Avenue East Complete Street and Superior Avenue projects. This report seeks Council authority to install 8.6 centreline kilometres (km) of new bikeways on the following streets: - Bloor Street West: Runnymede Road to Resurrection Road (cycle tracks, Ward 3 and 4) - Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections project (Ward 9) including: - Gladstone Avenue: Dundas Street to Peel Avenue (contra-flow bike lane) - a new traffic signal at Dufferin Street and Peel Avenue - Cabbagetown Cycling Connections project (Ward 13) including: - Gerrard Street: Parliament Street to Sumach Street (bi-directional cycle track) - Sumach Street: Wellesley Avenue to Gerrard Street (contra-flow bike lane) - Sackville Street: Wellesley Avenue to Gerrard Street (contra-flow bike lane) - Winchester Street: Parliament Street to Ontario Street (contra-flow bike lane) - Ontario Street: Carlton Street to Aberdeen Avenue (contra-flow bike lane) - Sheppard Avenue: Clairtrell Road to Leslie Avenue (cycle tracks, Ward 17) - Superior Avenue: Lake Shore Boulevard and Stanley Avenue (cycle tracks, Ward 3) Further, this report seeks Council authority to make by-law amendments associated with improvements to 0.10 centreline km of existing cycling infrastructure on the following sections of Dundas Street East as part of other capital works: - Hiltz Avenue to Alton Avenue (bike lanes to cycle tracks, Ward 14) - Rhodes Avenue to Coxwell Avenue (bike lanes to cycle tracks, Ward 14) As part of this report, Transportation Services is proposing to improve and streamline the current reporting process for by-law amendment submissions associated with cycling infrastructure projects that have been approved by Council for implementation. Once projects are approved by Council, a streamlined process would involve delegation of authority to submit bills directly to Council for a discreet period of time after project implementation which would enable Transportation Services to be more nimble, and unlock the ability for staff to make minor adjustments to constructed conditions without delay and based on local Councillor and public feedback such as parking adjustments to improve sight-lines, adjustments or addition of accessible loading areas, and similar modifications. The changes proposed as part of the projects identified above would improve safety and mobility options by providing improved cycling connections to transit, parks, local schools, businesses, and residences. Pedestrian improvements have also been included in the projects, wherever feasible, including curb extensions and new sidewalk installations, and motor vehicle lane adjustments. Finally, this report seeks to make minor housekeeping amendments to existing bikeways and their associated traffic and parking by-laws on the following streets: - Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue (traffic and parking by-laws, Ward 9) - Dundas Street and The Kingsway (traffic and parking by-laws, Ward 2) - Havelock Street, Bartlett Avenue, Gladstone Avenue and Lindsey Avenue (bicycle and traffic and parking by-laws, Ward 9) - Huntingwood Drive (traffic and parking by-laws, Ward 22) A map of the bikeway projects proposed in this report is included as Attachment 1.
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