RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan
What’s New
City Council has approved next steps for the RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Expansion on Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street to support faster, more reliable transit service ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
RapidTO Dufferin Street
Council approved the installation of curbside transit priority lanes on Dufferin Street between Bloor Street West and King Street West. These priority lanes will be designated for TTC vehicles, Wheel-Trans, emergency vehicles, school buses, and cyclists.
City staff have been directed to:
- Proceed with installation in Fall 2025.
- Conduct traffic impact monitoring and public feedback collection both before and after implementation.
- Undertake further study of the remaining segment from Bloor Street West to Eglinton Avenue West, including continued stakeholder engagement.
Learn more and stay updated: www.toronto.ca/RapidTODufferin
RapidTO Bathurst Street
Council approved the installation of centre-running transit priority lanes for streetcars on Bathurst Street between Bloor Street West and Lake Shore Boulevard West.
City staff have been directed to:
- Begin installation in Fall 2025, subject to design and construction readiness.
- Conduct post-implementation monitoring and evaluation.
- Conduct further study and consultation on the segment from Bloor Street West to Eglinton Avenue West.
Learn more and stay updated: www.toronto.ca/RapidTOBathurst
In February 2024, City Council endorsed the RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan (2024.EX11.8). RapidTO aims to create a comprehensive network of surface transit priority corridors along arterial roads through the use of tools such as reserved lanes and intersection and signal improvements to prioritize public transit in the City’s road network. The plan identifies 20 priority roadways, each subject to further feasibility analysis to determine the suitable surface transit priority measure and design option.
For updates and to learn more, visit the RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan page.
- Eglinton Avenue East/Kingston Road/Morningside Avenue from Kennedy Subway Station to the University of Toronto, Scarborough.
- Queens Quay East Interim Bus Priority Lanes.
- Jane Street from Eglinton Avenue to Steeles Avenue.
- Dufferin Street from Bloor Street West to King Street West
- Bathurst Street from Bloor Street West to Lake Shore Boulevard West
The transit priority bus lanes are sections of the street designated by regulatory signs and pavement markings for use by public transit, bikes may also use them. The bus lanes also have regulatory “No Stopping” signs placed along each roadway. Other vehicles are not allowed to stop or wait in the priority bus lanes.
Drivers should be aware and always look for people on bikes, buses and pedestrians when travelling along or moving into priority bus lanes to make turns. People on bikes and pedestrians should also be aware and look out for buses and cars.
If you drive or cycle, learn how to use RapidTO bus lanes with this guide from the City of Toronto.
Questions or Comments?
If you are interested in receiving updates about this project, please email your contact information to the project's Community Liaison Officer.
Please be sure to include your name, address (including city and postal code), phone number and email address. Also, please let us know how you prefer to be contacted – by email, regular mail or both.
Arjun Sahota
Senior Community Liaison Officer
Arjun.Sahota@ttc.ca
(647) 706 - 6487