The road right-sizing projects reallocate road space by narrowing (or removing) travel lanes to create space for bicycling lanes or urban shoulders. An urban shoulder is an area adjacent to the street edge delineated with a white edge line pavement marking.
Project Update
September 25, 2024
Lane narrowing on Coxmill Road (Yonge to Hurst), Livingstone Street (Ferndale to Anne) and Summerset Drive (Ardagh to Ferndale) is complete. Lane adjustments on Madelaine (Mapleview to Yonge) are expected to be implemented in 2025.
Project Details
| Street | Road Right-Sizing Adjustment | Cycling Supportive Modification | Change in Parking Permissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxmill Road Yonge to Hurst | Lane Narrowing | Urban Shoulders | No Change |
| Livingstone Street Ferndale to Anne | Lane Narrowing | Urban Shoulders | No Change |
| Madelaine Drive Mapleview to Yonge | 4-lanes (2 lanes per direction) to 3-lanes (1 lane per direction and two-way left turn lane) | Urban Shoulders | No Change |
| Summerset Drive Ardagh to Ferndale | Lane Narrowing | Urban Shoulders | No Change |
These modifications are recognized to calm traffic with similar installations resulting in reduced travel speeds. The 4-lane to 3-lane conversion yields the greatest traffic calming benefits with additional speed reductions, traffic volume reductions and improved driveway access.
Urban shoulders have been selected recognizing the anticipated initial lower use by cyclists and serving as a transitional solution that creates space for both cyclists and on-street parking. Parking permissions do not change with the application of an urban shoulder.
View the Proposed 2041 Cycling Network
Staff plan to observe usage over a minimum of two full summer seasons and report back to Council. Staff will assess converting the urban shoulder to a designated bicycle lane as part of that report.
