There are a number of significant corridors that cross Toronto from east to west and north to south, where high order cycling infrastructure has been installed, or is underway, or planned. These Major City-Wide Cycling Routes support a connected system across the Greater Toronto Area by linking with other cycling routes in neighbouring municipalities. These cycling routes complement those identified in broader Provincial and City Plans including the Metrolinx Regional Cycling Network Plan and TOcore.
The network of Major City-Wide Cycling Routes consists of approximately 500 centreline km. Before the adoption of the 2019 Cycling Network Plan Update, there were about 170 km of Major City-Wide Routes in place. By the end of 2024, approximately 230 km will be in place, or 46% of the network.
The type of study needed for each corridor will take different forms for different streets depending on the corridor’s complexity of current and future uses, and the associated impacts. Some routes may include analysis of parallel streets to confirm the most feasible alignment of the route. All studies will be undertaken with a Complete Streets and Vision Zero approach to road safety, and all projects include public consultation and stakeholder engagement before seeking Council approval to install.