Transforming King St.

King St. is the busiest surface transit route in the city, moving more than 65,000 riders on an average weekday. The King St. Transit Pilot between Bathurst and Jarvis Sts. will change how the street works by providing priority to streetcars and not allowing through movement for private vehicles at most intersections. Here is an example of how a few blocks will look.

NO THROUGH TRAFFIC

Vehicles are not allowed to drive east-west through eight intersections. Except for: TTC vehicles, emergency vehicles, bicycles and road maintenance vehicles. Taxis are allowed to travel through intersections between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

NO LEFT TURN

Left turns from King St. at intersections are not allowed while driving or biking within the pilot area.

CYCLISTS

Cyclists are allowed to continue to use King St., travelling straight through at intersections.

STREETCAR STOPS

Most streetcar stops have moved to the far side of intersections, with protected passenger waiting areas in the curb lane.

BIKE BOXES

Bike boxes are located at two intersections where there are north-south streets with bike lanes: Peter St. and Simcoe St.

PEDESTRIANS

At some intersections, there will be an advanced right turn green arrow for vehicles. These arrows are new. Pedestrians are required to wait for their signal to cross the street.

TAXIS

There are dedicated on-street taxi spaces for passenger pick-up/standing.

PASSENGER PICK UP/DROP OFF, LOADING AND DELIVERIES

There are on-street spaces for passenger pick-up and drop-off, as well as short-term loading and deliveries.

NEW PUBLIC SPACES

There will be new public spaces created in the curb lane within the pilot area. These spaces may include seating, sidewalk cafés, or bicycle parking.