DSCToronto
Superstar
As it is a PFR Project, they are ultimately responsible - or, as it's PFR, irresponsible!
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Northern Light
Superstar
There is a limited amount I can say about the 2021 debacles except to say concerns were raised internally at the time.
robmausser
Senior Member
Finally some good news about the proposed Davenport Greenway along the Barrie GO line. Early works are expected to start this week, though I'm not sure where BlogTO is getting their bit about 2026 completion from since it wasn't mentioned in the Metrolinx slides.
Toronto's huge new linear park under a rail line is finally happening
After what consisted of seemingly endless delays, construction is finally underway on the Davenport Diamond Greenway — soon to be a favourite among T…www.blogto.com
And here are the Metrolinx slides for a more official source.
Would be nice if this was able to continue down to Dundas and connect to the Railpath extension going into downtown. But maybe its too tight there as the elevation stops.
Hopefully they will make some kind of connection to Earlscourt Park in the north, which now has a trail through it that Google Maps again refuses to show but is visible in streetview.
One could then bike through the cemetery up to Eglinton.
bearcat
Active Member
With the Bloor-Lansdowne GO station the trail should continue to just past Dora Avenue:
And looks like it's designed to potentially be extended further one day?
ThenWhat
New Member
Re Betty Sutherland & Don Mills trails:
At some time in the future the Betty Sutherland crossing under 401 will open again. Are there any plans, or at least proposals, to connect that trail to the Don Mills trail that runs from York Mills south (almost) to Eglinton?
At some time in the future the Betty Sutherland crossing under 401 will open again. Are there any plans, or at least proposals, to connect that trail to the Don Mills trail that runs from York Mills south (almost) to Eglinton?
robmausser
Senior Member
Unfortunately a very bougie and private golf course is in that area.
There are no plans, but the best way to connect the two trails would be through the Leaside Spur trail.
I would have the trail continue further up the side of the Richmond Hill Line, and then sneak under the rail bridge overpass over Leslie and then go through the ravine there by the 401 to connect to the Betty Sutherland trail
DSCToronto
Superstar
The short section of raised and separated bike path on The Esplanade just west of Market Street is currently being paved and they were working on the the new/replacement traffic lights at Church & The Esplanade. If I understand right, they are going to grind and resurface The Esplanade from Yonge to Church and assume the bike path lines will be painted after that.
Carpe Diem
New Member
They have paved the multi use path on the south side of Lakeshore East past the Don Roadway to Carlaw. Still an interim condition, but nice to see it progressing. Council documents today show Lakeshore East reopening in December 2025, and the Don Roadway and paths opening this fall.
giantorangehead
New Member
Is it safe to say that any bike path that crosses the new Lakeshore bridge to avoid dipping down to Commissioners street is a long long ways away. Moving the Gardiner north being the main obstacle?
ThenWhat
New Member
That looks very reasonable. So now, who should advocate for it at the right places? Perhaps those city councillors who passed the motion opposing the closure of Betty Sutherland trail at 401 and then forgot all about it? This would be their chance for redemption.
Northern Light
Superstar
Hate to be a bearer of bad, if not yet official news.......I am given to understand that Councillor Fletcher - known enemy of cycling, pedestrians and transit.....is set to strike again.
She is seeking to nix the proposed improvements on Logan.
After someone whispered to me, I sought confirmation, and this appears to be the case.
@TwoWheelPoli go get her....... LOL
She is seeking to nix the proposed improvements on Logan.
After someone whispered to me, I sought confirmation, and this appears to be the case.
@TwoWheelPoli go get her....... LOL
bearcat
Active Member
I am sorry, what the fuck?
What is her rationale?? Logan is already one way for cars and no parking will be lost with the contraflow bike lane.....
Northern Light
Superstar
I have no clue what her 'rationale' is.......other than she intervened to stop an expansion of Broadview Station to save some parking spaces, she's dialed back the improvements to cycling facilities on Jones for the same reason,
and she's been responsible for endlessly deferring carsharing expansion as well.
She just has a very pro-parking bias and lacks enthusiasm for almost any other mode of transportation. Progressives genuinely need to mobilize to oust her.
bearcat
Active Member
I forgot about Broadview
.Lol my point was that even with her pro-parking logic, here there will be 3 spaces added. It doesn't make sense that she is opposing this
.Northern Light
Superstar
I forgot about Broadview
Lol my point was that even with her pro-parking logic, here there will be 3 spaces added. It doesn't make sense that she is opposing this
I do believe the point of people letting me in on that is so I can put it out there to rally the troops before she actually does spike it.
Someone tell Lanrick.......