[DSCToronto]

Maybe......

But let's start w/this, the decision by the court is now subject to an appeal, so one thing at a time.

Second.......something is cooking.........but that won't be made public, for awhile............sigh, politics.

No doubt you are talking about Mr Ford's plan for a vehicle tunnel under University Avenue from Queen's Park to the Gardiner! Phase one of building tunnels below ALL the roads he uses regularly. :->

 

[Northern Light]

@Northern Light in what way something is cooking? Sounds very concerning.

Don't worry.

 

[duffo]

Maybe......

But let's start w/this, the decision by the court is now subject to an appeal, so one thing at a time.

Second.......something is cooking.........but that won't be made public, for awhile............sigh, politics.

I can think of one major ambitious project for University Ave that I hope and pray is legitimately cooking...

 

[evandyk]

I don't think the appeal will be successful, but Doug Ford will 100% use the notwithstanding clause to pass this legislation again, when he feels he can get the maximum culture war political advantage out of it. Which probably won't be this year or next.

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

From https://www.thestar.com/opinion/theo-moudakis-bike-lane-ruling/article_3b02bcf9-6e22-44c6-b6a7-1a32696e59d1.html

 

[UntitledCyclist]

@Northern Light in what way something is cooking? Sounds very concerning.

Just let him cook!

 

[UntitledCyclist]

I can think of one major ambitious project for University Ave that I hope and pray is legitimately cooking...

Is it a monorail??

 

[MisterF]

Is it a monorail??

I hear those things are awfully loud.

 

[StreetcarRider]

Now that Biidaasige Park is open, let’s check on some other Lower Don projects upriver: the staircase from the Dundas bridge to the valley floor, and the ramp from the Riverdale pedestrian bridge to the valley floor.

Dundas bridge looking south

Riverdale pedestrian bridge looking north:

 

[reinventingthewheel]

Riverdale pedestrian bridge looking north:

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Am I correct in assuming this will be a ramp for bikes / accessibility and the staircase to the south will remain for walking?

 

[StreetcarRider]

Am I correct in assuming this will be a ramp for bikes / accessibility and the staircase to the south will remain for walking?

Yes, I think the staircase will remain, based on the renderings at slide 16:

https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/96f1-lower-don-trail-improvements-phase-2-site-info-bulletin.pdf

 

[chrisw]

So, York Region Westbound Hwy 7. The bike lane ends at Chalmers Rd West of Leslie. There's a decent sidewalk but it can be quite hellish especially trying to cross the Bayview connector Rd, 6 curbs with no curb cuts. (No issue eastbound as there are no traffic crossings necessary)

I emailed customer service in July and I was able to get a reply that they'll be fixing it next year which is nice.

York Region is committed to improving road safety and accessibility for all. As part of our ongoing efforts, we will be installing curb cuts and pedestrian crossovers at key intersections along Highway 7 next year, including:

Bayview Connector Road – Westbound and southbound right-turn channels
Silver Linden Drive – Westbound right-turn channel
Red Maple Road – Westbound right-turn channel
Yonge Connector Road – Westbound and southbound right-turn channels

These enhancements will significantly improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, making it easier and safer to cross at these busy intersections.

 

[Andy_in_Toronto]

Now that the University bike lanes are here to stay will the upgrades to the East side of University go ahead?

@mike0001 please see the following information I was able to obtain the from the project team today: “The construction schedule for both contracts is expected to begin in late 2025 and carry into 2026, with the details of the bikeway design to be provided at a later stage. We are currently working on an updated project website, which will provide additional information about the design of the cycle track upgrades, including renderings for each segment on University Avenue & Queens Park Crescent.”

@Northern Light anything to be added from your side?

 

[Northern Light]

@mike0001 please the information I was able to obtain the following from the project team today: “The construction schedule for both contracts is expected to begin in late 2025 and carry into 2026, with the details of the bikeway design to be provided at a later stage. We are currently working on an updated project website, which will provide additional information about the design of the cycle track upgrades, including renderings for each segment on University Avenue & Queens Park Crescent.”

@Northern Light anything to be added from your side?

Not really, you've done a good job sussing out the gist.

I can say, what will happen will be an upgrade/improvement on existing.

 

[Metroscapes]

Now that Biidaasige Park is open, let’s check on some other Lower Don projects upriver: the staircase from the Dundas bridge to the valley floor, and the ramp from the Riverdale pedestrian bridge to the valley floor.

Dundas bridge looking south

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Riverdale pedestrian bridge looking north:

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This is further behind than I thought. Not confident this will meet a September re-opening.