Transit Priority Measures to Support the 505 Dundas 6-Minute Network

The purpose of this report is to recommend a suite of TPMs to help improve the speed and reliability of the 505 Dundas route and alleviate the risk of increased bunching and gapping associated with moving to a more frequent headway. The proposed changes span Dundas Street West between Bloor Street West (near Dundas West Station) and Dovercourt Road; and Dundas Street East between Yonge Street and Parliament Street. The changes include expanding 'No Stopping' coverage of the AM and PM peak periods on weekdays, as well as new and expanded left-turn restrictions on Dundas Street and Wellesley Street. The change to curbside regulations proposed in this report is to have 'No Stopping' coverage in both the AM and PM peak periods on both sides of the street, where it is currently only AM or PM. The hours for the new 'No Stopping' period reflect the hours used on the opposite side of the street. This would make the 'No Stopping' match for both sides of the road for both the AM and PM peak periods, improving consistency for the restrictions along the corridor while improving traffic flow for the added periods. For example, if the north side of Dundas Street West has 'No Stopping' from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Mon. to Fri., and the south side has 'No Stopping' from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mon. to Fri., both sides of Dundas Street West are proposed to have 'No Stopping' from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mon. to Fri. The changes proposed in this report only span a portion of the 505 Dundas route - broader changes for the entire corridor are still being investigated and will be the subject of a future report. The TTC will also work with the City to monitor the impacts of the proposed changes to determine if the extents and the periods need to be changed. The changes proposed in this report impact the AM and PM peak periods for 'No Stopping' restrictions on weekdays while the left-turn restrictions impact different periods depending on the location. Based on 2025 travel time data, there are additional time periods during the week that have slow speeds on the 505 Dundas route, such as Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The TTC, in partnership with Transportation Services, will continue to engage with customers, local Councillors, residents, and BIAs along the 505 Dundas route on more comprehensive TPMs that will aim to improve the speed and reliability of transit. The recommendations in this report support the initiative to improve transit speed and reliability, as outlined in the Congestion Management Plan. The proposed TPMs support the designation of Dundas Street East and West in the area covered by this report as a Priority Roadway for transit improvement, as identified in the RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan approved by City Council in February 2024. As TTC operates transit service on Dundas Street East and Dundas Street West, City Council approval of this report is required.