New measures speed up streetcar travel on King Street Transit Priority Corridor

TORONTO: Streetcar riders travelling along the King Street Transit Priority Corridor have a faster and safer journey following the City of Toronto’s actions to enhance transit service and improve traffic management. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has provided an update on the success of traffic management strategies along the King Street Transit Priority Corridor, which were implemented by the City in December 2023 to improve traffic flow and safety for all road users. These strategies include the deployment of dedicated Traffic Agents at the intersections of King Street and University Avenue, York Street, Bay Street, Yonge Street, Church Street and Jarvis Street on weekdays during peak traffic periods. Reduced travel times When Traffic Agents are present along the King Street Transit Priority Corridor, streetcar travel times between University Avenue and Jarvis Street are approximately 28-44 minutes faster (4565 minutes total journey time reduced to 17-21 minutes total journey time).Traffic Agents are empowered to manage traffic at intersections by dynamically directing Transit Priority Corridor, with exceptions enforce traffic violations at intersections Priority Corridor as needed to manage road users in real-time, enforcing transit for local access. Their actions are further along King Street. evolving traffic demands, reduce priority and restricting motor traffic at supported by Toronto Police Service The City will continue to deploy Traffic congestion and ensure safety for all road most intersections along the King Street officers who work with Traffic Agents to Agents along the King Street Transit users.