Item - 2022.TE30.17

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends:

1. Received the report (December 14, 2021) from the Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, for information.

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's request for staff to initiate a study to improve pedestrian boulevards on Front Street East, with the implementation of improvements to be paid for and constructed by development applications.

This report provides an update regarding planned improvements to the pedestrian boulevards on Front Street East between Sherbourne Street and Parliament Street, intended to be achieved through forthcoming land developments.

City staff have worked to determine permissible curb realignments for multiple site plans along this corridor. Additional boulevard space will be added by adhering to latest guidelines for lane widths and by implementing adjustments to dedicated turn lanes, without affecting through lanes or changing any turning regulations.

As a result, upcoming redevelopment opportunities will vastly improve existing substandard sidewalks to provide increased accessibility and comfort for pedestrians, and improved safety for all road users.