Context
Scarborough — Toronto’s largest geographic area — is diverse both in terms of its landscapes and its people. It’s home to a national park, striking bluffs, many rivers, ravines, and everything in between. Its communities are densely populated, spread out, and rise high into the sky. People from all over the world have come together to call Scarborough home.
Many kilometres of bike lanes have been scoured from the roads of Scarborough; these bike lanes were never given a chance to grow into a network. They weren’t protected either. It’s time to bring cycling infrastructure to Scarborough that works for people of all ages and abilities. This means protected bike lanes on major roads that connect to homes, businesses, schools, and other bike lanes.
What’s next?
Three of our campaigns will see us working in Scarborough — Connect Danforth, Kingston, and Eglinton for Everyone. However, bringing a network of protected bike lanes to Scarborough means connecting people, communities, and organizations. It means redesigning roads so that people can safely ride bikes while allowing people to walk, drive, and take transit smoothly. It means working with the community to create public spaces that they feel comfortable navigating.
Cycle Toronto wants to connect Scarborough through a collaborative approach. Sign below and collaborate with us as we partner with local organizations and build out a long term plan for a connected Scarborough.
