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Divisive Toronto bus lanes shortened but not for the reason you think

Becky Robertson

created: July 9, 2025, 7:41 p.m. | updated: July 10, 2025, 7:20 p.m.

There's one proposed road change that has been kicking up more controversy in Toronto lately than even cycling paths and construction-related closures: bus lanes. As part of its RapidTO project to prioritize the flow of transit vehicles, the City revealed plans for TTC-only lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets, two thoroughfares that, like most major roads in Toronto, are perpetually backed up with traffic. Now, as of this week, it looks like the City has slightly scaled back the scope of the project. Then, using FIFA as a test run, staff will determine whether the lanes should be extended further north. If approved, construction on the lanes would start in the fall for a spring 2026 completion.

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