Toronto Transit Commission Environmental Report for the Conversion of the Scarborough Rapid Transit Right-of-Way, Busway Project - Tara Avenue and Mooregate Avenue Bus Stop - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

The feedback from my community on the placement of a stop at Tara Avenue and Mooregate Avenue as one of three stops along the route has raised concerns from the surrounding community. Following the Toronto Transit Commission Community Consultation on September 24th, 2024, my office has received multiple e-mails, phone calls and a petition signed by 176 residents, submitted to this Council as part of the public record, opposing plans to install this stop. It culminated in a virtual community meeting with the Their concerns include lack of advance communication in identifying Tara & Mooregate Avenues as a stop on the Line 3 Busway, increased foot traffic from outside of the area, the accessibility of the planned location and the grading, traffic congestion and the safety of entrance to the Gatineau Trail citing noise and lighting concerns. This matter is urgent as the Environmental Project Report is currently before the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for approval and if the recommendation is adopted, funds could be applied to other priority, Toronto Transit Commission priority capital projects.