Sheppard Avenue: Toronto's next best bikeway?
Rendering of Sheppard Avenue looking east toward Leslie Street
We launched the Connect Sheppard campaign in June to advocate for the beginning of a network of connected, protected bike lanes on major roads in North York. Now is the first chance to move this project forward. The City is proposing big improvements for Sheppard Avenue from just east of Yonge Street to Leslie Street as well as Willowdale Avenue.
The preliminary designs show potential for Sheppard to become one of the best bikeways in Toronto with wide, fully-separated bike lanes and many protected intersections.
Map of project area
Overhead rendering of Sheppard with protected bike lanes and intersections
Sheppard Avenue
- Raised bike lane separated by concrete curb
- Protected intersections (concrete separation continues into intersection)
- Widening and connecting sidewalks
- Green infrastructure to improve tree conditions and manage stormwater runoff
Willowdale Avenue
- Extending the existing protected bike lanes south to Sheppard
The City needs to know you and your neighbours support healthy, affordable, environmentally friendly transportation options for people of all ages and abilities.
We know that people opposed to making Sheppard into a complete street that works for all road users will be at the City’s upcoming public meeting. This is why we need you to be there to share your support for safety improvements, like a physically protected bikeway, along Sheppard and Willowdale.
Date: Tuesday, December 7
Time: 6-8PM
Register for the meeting & learn more
You can also provide feedback using their online form until December 30. The PDF presentation is not yet available.
Sign and share the Connect Sheppard petition for connected, protected bike lanes with your neighbours, friends, and family.