Walk Toronto

Information and observations about walking issues in Toronto, from Walk Toronto ( #walkTO. Tweets by @dylan_reid

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Sidewalk humour about an all too familiar experience.

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In May, Walk Toronto was part of the Pedestrian Summit organized by @880Cities and other groups, which attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd. 8-80Cities has now put together an "Engagement Summary" of the event (PDF) sharing hightlights https://t.co/0SomlbUPTQ

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"Six lanes, pitch darkness and crosswalks a half-mile apart: How American urban-planning is failing walkers. ‘To walk on Union Avenue feels like you’re about to be killed’"

https://t.co/QBqtbKyNbF

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Every year, during the air show on Labour Day weekend, drivers decide they can park on the grass in the waterfront parks and use the Martin Goodman Trail as a road. Despite complaints from Walk Toronto and locals, the City has not stopped this. Video from this year. #walkTO

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"Whenever Franzen, an avid urban hiker, tries his perambulations in suburban Missouri or Colorado, he sticks out so awkwardly that men in passing cars shout obscenities at him." https://t.co/GRGfjPvO3d

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From @GraphicMatt on the transformation of mode count at Mill & Cherry in the West Donlands: "Those two August counts are pretty darn remarkable, and do a good job of validating the work that went into building the West Don Lands into a walkable urban neighbourhood."

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Walk Toronto has sent out a municipal election action alert with 5 questions to ask your councillor and mayoral candidates about making Toronto a better city for walking. #walkTO #TOpoli https://t.co/mrRj5qCUuz

[Nicia 🌍🚲🚋🚍🚇🌳 @Terra_Futur]

Els nous Champs Elysées de Paris, ja en construcció
Totes les grans ciutat ho tenen clar #PrimerElsVianants🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️

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Loose paving stones at this busy Toronto intersection are a danger to pedestrians. Here's what the city says it will do https://t.co/WjmTwbjgrs

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‘A huge success’: Community reflects on Church Street pedestrianization pilot project; Businesses report increased sales and new customers; Overwhelmingly positive response #walkTO https://t.co/pyoveXSLZI

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solivagant:
noun: A solitary wanderer.
adjective: Wandering alone.
(via A Word A Day, @awad - https://t.co/ZcIV3wpdGb)

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Walk Toronto was an early advocate for the accessible ramp tonthe Lower Don trail at the Riverdale pedestrian bridge. Great to see it almost completed. The lookout spot is a nice touch.

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From the Toronto Public Space Committee - Toronto Public Washroom Survey.
What are your experiences with public washrooms in Toronto? Help the Toronto Public Space Committee (TPSC) shape better public washrooms for the future of Toronto! https://t.co/Xiwity1RUk

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From @GraphicMatt - pedestrians outnumber vehicles by 2 to 1 ant Yonge and Eglinton, which makes it an obvious candidate for a scramble intersection

https://t.co/hS6ReGvVJc

[Toronto Cycling and Pedestrian Projects @TO_Cycling_Ped]

The West Toronto Railpath between Ernest Avenue and Bloor Street West has reopened following realignment to accommodate the Bloor GO/UP Station Improvements Project. Perth Avenue to Dundas Street West will close for construction in 2026. Learn more at https://t.co/a7oL2RfUIT.

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See the interesting letter from the Eglinton Park Residents’ Association that explains the reasons for a second scramble intersection, at Yonge and Orchard View (PDF) https://t.co/H9J25NPoOV

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Promising news. Walk Toronto submitted a letter in favour.

[Matt Elliott @GraphicMatt]

Councillor Matlow's motion to look at installing pedestrian scrambles at Yonge & Eglinton and Yonge & Roehampton CARRIES via show of hands. https://t.co/qIJxTI6ZSy

[Matt Elliott @GraphicMatt]

Councillor Matlow's motion to look at installing pedestrian scrambles at Yonge & Eglinton and Yonge & Roehampton CARRIES via show of hands. https://t.co/qIJxTI6ZSy

[Matt Elliott @GraphicMatt]

Council breaks into cheers as Nunziata reads her 100th member motion. Council then votes via show of hands to authorize some Section 37 money for Richmond East streetscape improvements. https://t.co/Ai81LCEqaf

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LEAF free tree tours this summer #walkTO https://t.co/SlHQEmLPr4