Jarvis Street is a north-south thoroughfare in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada:
- In 2009, Toronto council decided to remove the reversible centre commuter traffic lane and “improve the streetscape by widening sidewalks, planting trees, installing heritage plaques, and implementing bicycle lanes“
- In 2011, however, a new council voted to remove the bicycle lanes and reinstate the reversible centre commuter traffic lane
According to Wikipedia, a reversible lane is:
- a lane in which traffic may travel in either direction, depending on certain conditions
- meant to improve traffic flow during rush hours, by having overhead traffic lights and lighted street signs notify drivers which lanes are open or closed to driving or turning
The centre reversible lane on Jarvis Street, from Queen Street to Isabella Street, was activated on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 9 a.m. and:
- Once activated, the centre lane of the roadway will operate in a northbound direction from approximately 3:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
- Will operate in a southbound direction at all other times
- Use of the reversible lane will not be permitted for approximately five minutes when the centre lane switches from the:
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southbound to northbound direction (3:40 to 3:45 p.m.)
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northbound to southbound direction (6:30 to 6:35 p.m.)
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- Lane directional signals (suspended over the reversible lane) will be used to indicate the direction of the lane:
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A signal indication showing a red “X” will indicate that the use of the reversible lane is prohibited
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While an indication of a green arrow (downward) will indicate that use of the reversible lane is permitted
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The TTC’s 510 Spadina streetcars will resume operation along Spadina Avenue this Sunday, November 18, following major investment and renewal work:
- The construction, which began in June, involved track reconstruction at several key locations, modification of the passenger platforms and shelters, and modernization of the overhead power system in preparation for the arrival of the TTC’s new low-floor streetcars.
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Additional track work will be carried out next summer
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- The 510 Spadina streetcar service will turn back at King St. until later this year
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Replacement buses will operate between King St. and Queens Quay
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University Avenue, Front Street and York Street affected by PATH construction work:
- PATH is downtown Toronto’s underground walkway linking 28 kilometres of shopping, services and entertainment
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PATH helps you to reach your downtown destination easily in “weatherproof comfort”
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- Construction work to extend the PATH pedestrian tunnel network from Toronto’s Union Station will result in a series of road and lane closures for Front Street, York Street and University Avenue during the remainder of this year and into 2013
- The work, which is being carried out in co-ordination with the Union Station Revitalization Project, will improve pedestrian access to and from Union Station and across the busy intersection of Front Street, York Street and University Avenue
- The following road and lane closures will take place:
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from November 19 until January 2013:
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The section of University Avenue extending north from Front Street for about 30 metres will be reduced to a single lane northbound
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- from January to October 2013:
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Front Street east of York Street will be closed in both directions
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Motorists travelling westbound on Front Street from Bay Street will need to make a U-turn east of York Street and return in an eastbound direction
- Motorists who need to access the Royal York Hotel should travel westbound from Yonge Street
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Motorists travelling eastbound on Front Street from Simcoe Street will be required to turn left onto University Avenue or right onto York Street
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Left turns are not permitted from Bay Street to Front Street
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Vehicle access to Union Station is available via Bremner Boulevard
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- from January to December 2013:
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York Street from Front Street to Piper Street will be closed
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- Pedestrian access will be maintained during the road closures
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Some sidewalks and pedestrian pathways may need to be closed for safety reasons when work is taking place overhead
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from November 19 to January 2013:
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The north crosswalk across York Street and University Avenue will be closed
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Pedestrians will need to use the south crosswalk
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City of Toronto Contact Info
Phone within Toronto city limits: 311
Phone outside city limits: 416-392-CITY (2489)
(can be used within Toronto if you can’t reach 311)
TTY customers: 416-338-0TTY (0889)
Fax: 416-338-0685
E-mail: 311@toronto.ca
If your matter is urgent, please call them. They are open 24/7.
Always call 911 for emergencies.
TTC Contact Info
- Information on fares, routes, schedules and service
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416-393-4636 (INFO)
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Recorded information available 24 hours daily
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Operator-assisted service is available from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily, except statutory holidays
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TTY Hearing Impaired Service, 416-481-2523, Daily, 8:00am-6:00pm; except statutory holidays.
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- Main Switchboard
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416-393-4000
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Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NEWS RELEASE
November 16, 2012
University Avenue, Front Street and York Street affected by PATH construction work
Construction work to extend the PATH pedestrian tunnel network from Toronto’s Union Station will result in a series of road and lane closures for Front Street, York Street and University Avenue during the remainder of this year and into 2013.
The work, which is being carried out in co-ordination with the Union Station Revitalization Project, will improve pedestrian access to and from Union Station and across the busy intersection of Front Street, York Street and University Avenue.
The following road and lane closures will take place:
– The section of University Avenue extending north from Front Street for about 30 metres will be reduced to a single lane northbound from November 19 until January 2013.
– Front Street east of York Street will be closed in both directions from January to October 2013.
– Motorists travelling westbound on Front Street from Bay Street will need to make a U-turn east of York Street and return in an eastbound direction. Motorists travelling eastbound on Front Street from Simcoe Street will be required to turn left onto University Avenue or right onto York Street. Left turns are not permitted from Bay Street to Front Street.
– As a result of the construction work, motorists who need to access the Royal York Hotel should travel westbound from Yonge Street.
– Vehicle access to Union Station is available via Bremner Boulevard.
– York Street from Front Street to Piper Street will be closed from January to December 2013.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the road closures. Some sidewalks and pedestrian pathways may need to be closed for safety reasons when work is taking place overhead. The north crosswalk across York Street and University Avenue will be closed from November 19 to January 2013. Pedestrians will need to use the south crosswalk.
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.7 million people. Toronto’s government is dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and building a transportation city. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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